When a man loves his brother, he should tell him that he loves him

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Abu Dāwūd, At-Tirmidhi, and An-Nasā’i in Al-Kubra and by Ahmad

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Hadith text: When a man loves his brother, he should tell him that h…

عن المِقدام بن معدي كرب رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «إِذَا أَحَبَّ الرَّجُلُ أَخَاهُ فَلْيُخْبِرْهُ أَنَّهُ يُحِبُّهُ».

Explanation of the hadith: When a man loves his brother, he should tell him that h…

Lessons: When a man loves his brother, he should tell him that h…

• It points out the merit of love being purely for Allah's sake, not for worldly interests.
• It is recommended to tell the one you love for Allah's sake that you love him. This will increase your love and friendliness.
• Spreading love among the believers boosts their fraternity in faith, and protects society from disintegration and disunity.

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