It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man complained to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) about the hardness of his heart. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to him: If you want to soften your heart, then feed the poor and gently place your hand with affection on the head of the orphan.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 7576
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:إسناده ضعيف لجهالة الراوي عن أبي هريرة.