Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), he (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever fights against the people of Madinah, Allah will fight against him." Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that he (peace be upon him) said: "He will melt just as salt melts in water."
Hadith Referenceمسند اسحاق بن راهويه / كتاب الفضائل / 563
Hadith Takhrij«بخاري ، كتاب فضائل مدينه ، باب اثم من كا د اهل المدينة ، رقم : 1877 . مسلم ، كتاب الحج ، باب من الراد اهل المدينة . . . ، رقم : 1387 .»
Explanation & Benefits
Hafiz Abdush Shakoor Tirmidhi
Benefits: From the mentioned hadith, the virtue of Madinah Munawwarah and its inhabitants is established. It is understood that just as it is obligatory to honor the Haram of Makkah, likewise, the Haram of Madinah should also be honored.