Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) heard the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) say: "O Allah! Whichever believer I have spoken harshly to, make it a means of nearness to You for him on the Day of Resurrection."
Hadith Referenceاللؤلؤ والمرجان / كتاب البر والصلة والآداب / 1673
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:«صحیح»
Hadith Takhrij«صحیح، أخرجہ البخاري في: 80 کتاب الدعوات: 34 باب قول النبي صلي الله عليه وسلم من آذیتہ فاجعلہ لہ زکاۃ ورحمۃ۔»
Brief Explanation
The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) never spoke ill of any believer throughout his entire life. Therefore, this noble statement was made out of perfect humility and compassion towards the people of faith. (Raaz)