📖Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1970
Jabir bin Abdullah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “Every good is charity. Indeed among the good is to meet your brother with a smiling face, and to pour what is left in your bucket into the vessel of your brother.”
- This hadith (saying of the Prophet Muhammad) highlights the importance of performing acts of kindness and generosity towards others. The Prophet Muhammad emphasizes that every good deed, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, is considered a form of charity in the eyes of Allah. The hadith specifically mentions two examples of such good deeds. Firstly, to meet a fellow believer with a cheerful and pleasant demeanor, which can have a positive impact on their mood and help to strengthen bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood within the Muslim community. Secondly, to share one’s surplus resources with others in need, which is an act of charity that can benefit the wider community.
Overall, this hadith encourages Muslims to strive towards performing good deeds, no matter how small they may be, as they are all considered valuable in the sight of Allah. It also emphasizes the importance of showing kindness and compassion towards others, as this can have a positive impact on both the giver and the receiver of such acts of charity.
