It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that indeed the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whoever consoles a person afflicted by a calamity, for him is a reward equal to that (afflicted) person."
Hadith Referenceمسند الشهاب / 380
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده ضعيف
Hadith Takhrij«إسناده ضعيف ، وأخرجه المجروحين : 2/ 223» قدامہ اور عبد الله بن ہارون سخت مجروح ہیں ۔