Do not belittle any good deed, even if it be meeting your brother with a cheerful face

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Hadith text: Do not belittle any good deed, even if it be meeting yo…

عن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه قال: قال لي النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: «لَا تَحْقِرَنَّ مِنَ الْمَعْرُوفِ شَيْئًا، وَلَوْ أَنْ تَلْقَى أَخَاكَ بِوَجْهٍ طَلْقٍ».

Explanation of the hadith: Do not belittle any good deed, even if it be meeting yo…

Lessons: Do not belittle any good deed, even if it be meeting yo…

• The Hadīth highlights the merit of mutual love among the believers and that they meet one another with cheerful and smiling faces.
• It points to the perfection and comprehensiveness of this Shariah and that its teachings unite Muslims and set their affairs aright.
• It urges us to do good deeds, even if little.
• It is recommended to bring joy to Muslims, as it creates friendliness among them.

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