Riyad as-Salihin, 1577
Wathilah bin Al-Asqa' (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Do not express pleasure at the misfortune of a (Muslim) brother lest Allah should bestow mercy upon him and make you suffer from a misfortune." <b>[At- Tirmidhi]</b>.
وعن واثلة بن الأسقع رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : " لا تظهر الشماتة لأخيك، فيرحمه الله ويبتليك". ((رواه الترمذي وقال: حديث حسن)) وفي الباب حديث أبي هريرة السابق في باب التجسس: " كل المسلم على المسلم حرام" الحديث.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 67
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is recommended that Muslims be merciful to one another and show sympathy to one another when afflictions strike.<br>
2) Gloating at fellow Muslims helps the devil against them and makes them despair of Allah’s mercy.