It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir bin Abdullah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Every good deed is charity, and it is also a good deed that you meet your brother with a cheerful face and pour water from your bucket into his vessel.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الزكاة / 3607
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح بطرقه و شواهده۔ اخرجه الترمذي: 1970، وأخرجه البخاري: 6021 بلفظ: ((كل معروف صدقة۔)) ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 14709 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 14766»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … One should never forget this principle regarding virtue: that every kind of good deed should be attempted, whether it is considered small or great. After all, a sinful woman was forgiven for giving water to a thirsty dog.