Riyad as-Salihin, 1539
Ibn Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "None of my Companions should convey to me anything regarding another because I desire to meet everyone of you with a clean heart." <b>[Abu Dawud and At- Tirmidhi]</b>.
وعن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : “لا يُبلغني أحد من أصحابي عن أحد شيءا، فإني أحب أن أخرج إلىكم وأنا سليم الصدر". ((رواه أبوداود والترمذي))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 29
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is obligatory to conceal the state of a fellow Muslim and not pursue his shortcomings because doing this results in hatred and grudge.<br>
2) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) encourages Muslims to have good feelings for each other because it is one of the greatest reasons for their strength and unity. {And hold fast to the rope of Allah all together and do not be divided}