Narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mughaffal (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Verily, Allah Almighty is gentle and loves gentleness, and because of gentleness He grants that which He does not grant due to harshness and severity.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / مسائل الأخلاق الحسنة وما يتعلق بها / 9191
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«صحيح لغيره، أخرجه ابوداود: 4807 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 16802 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 16925»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … Allah Ta’ala is very merciful to His servants; He intends ease for them, not hardship. This is why He has established a facilitative Shari’ah in order to grant the great reward of Paradise, and He also loves gentleness and kindness among His servants.