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Hadith text: While a man was walking on a path, he found a thorn bra…

Explanation of the hadith: While a man was walking on a path, he found a thorn bra…

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informed that while a man was walking, he came across a thorny tree branch on the road that was harming the Muslims. He put it aside and moved it away from the path. So Allah thanked him for that and forgave him.

Lessons: While a man was walking on a path, he found a thorn bra…

The merit of removing harm from the way and that it is a means for Allah's forgiveness.
Refraining from belittling acts of goodness even if they are simple acts.
Islam is the religion of cleanness, protecting the environment, and public safety.

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