Whoever does not show mercy to people, Allah Almighty does not show mercy to him

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Hadith text: Whoever does not show mercy to people, Allah Almighty d…

عن جرير بن عبد الله رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «مَنْ لَا يَرْحَمِ النَّاسَ لَا يَرْحَمْهُ اللهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ».

Explanation of the hadith: Whoever does not show mercy to people, Allah Almighty d…

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informs that Allah Almighty does not show him who does not show mercy to people mercy. Indeed, showing compassion to people is one of the greatest means of receiving Allah's mercy.

Lessons: Whoever does not show mercy to people, Allah Almighty d…

Mercy is required for all creatures. He singled out people due to His particular care for them.
Allah is the Most Merciful and He shows mercy to His merciful servants, for recompense is of the same type as one's deeds.
Being merciful to people includes bringing what is good to them, averting evil from them, and treating them kindly.

Categories : Jurisprudence of Ethics · Praiseworthy Morals · Virtues and Manners

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ