(An-Nawawi's Forty Hadiths)
(Takhreej of An-Nawawi’s Forty Hadiths)
Hadith No.36
On the authority of Abu Hurairah that the Prophet said:
"Whosoever removes a worldly grief from a believer, Allah will remove from him one of the griefs of the Day of Judgment. Whosoever alleviates [the lot of] a needy person, Allah will alleviate [his lot] in this world and the next. Whosoever shields a Muslim, Allah will shield him in this world and the next. Allah will aid a servant [of His] so long as the servant aids his brother. Whosoever follows a path to seek knowledge therein, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise. No people gather together in one of the houses of Allah, reciting the Book of Allah and studying it among themselves, without tranquility descending upon them, mercy enveloping them, the angels surrounding them, and Allah making mention of them amongst those who are with Him. Whosoever is slowed down by his actions will not be hastened forward by his lineage."
related by Muslim in these words.
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Sahih Muslim, Book: Al-Dhikr wa Dua Al-tawbahwa- Astaghfar, Chp: fadail-Al Ijtimah Al-Qur’aan, CD: 4867.
Sunan-Ath-Thirmdee, Book: Al-Hadoodah, Chp: Ma Jaa fee Satar al-Muslim, CD: 1345
Sunan-Abi-Dawud, Book: Al-Salah, Chp: Fe Al Sawab fee Al-Qirah Al-Qur’aan, CD: 1243.
Sunan-Ibn-Majah, Book: Al-Muqadamah, Chp: Fadl al-Ulma wa Al Hath ala Talab Ilm CD: 221.
Ahmad, Book: Musnad Al-Mukathareen, Chp: Musnad Abi Hurayrah, CD: 7118.
Muwatta Imam Maalik, Book: Al-Nada wa Salah, Chp: Al-Intizaar wa Salah, CD: 348.
HADEETH THIRTY SIX: MUTUAL CO-OPERATION
1- Removing worldly grieves from others is one of the best deeds.
2- It is desirable to conceal the sinful mistakes or acts of others.
3- Following a path to seek knowledge therein is recommended.
4- Stressing the importance of unity among Muslims, and encouraging them to assemble in the mosque to recite the Glorious Qur'an and study it together.
5- Enjoining the people to extend hands of love and prosperity and to exhort to each other mutual consultation and advice.
6- An obedient black Muslim is better than a white Muslim who is disobedient.