Concealing the faults of a Muslim
① It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said:
لا يستر عبد عبدا فى الدنيا إلا ستره الله يوم القيامة
“Whoever conceals the faults of a person in this world, Allah will conceal his faults on the Day of Resurrection.”
② It is narrated from Sayyiduna Uqbah bin Amir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
من رأى عورة فسترها كان كمن أحيا موءودة
“Whoever sees a fault and conceals it, it is as if he has given life to a girl who was to be buried alive.”
The virtue of striving for the widow and the poor
① Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه narrates, the Messenger of Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said:
الساعي على الأرملة والمسكين كالمجاهد فى سبيل الله وأحسبه قال: وكالقائم لا يفتر، وكالصائم لا يفطر
“The one who strives for the widow and the poor is like one who fights in the way of Allah.”
The narrator states, I think the Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said: “He is like the one who prays continuously without getting tired and like the fasting person who does not break his fast.”
② Sayyiduna Safwan bin Sulaym رضي الله عنه narrates a Marfu’ narration from the Noble Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم, he said:
الساعي على الأرملة والمسكين كالمجاهد فى سبيل الله، أو كالذي يصوم النهار ويقوم الليل
“The one who strives for the widow and the poor is like one who fights in the way of Allah or like the person who fasts during the day and prays at night.”
Commands Regarding Generosity
① It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:
السخي قريب من الله قريب من الناس قريب من الجنة بعيد من النار، والبخيل بعيد من الله بعيد من الناس بعيد من الجنة قريب من النار، وجاهل سخي أحب إلى الله من عابد بخيل
“The generous person is close to Allah, close to people, and close to Paradise, and far from the Fire (Hell). While the miserly person is distant from Allah, distant from people, and distant from Paradise, and close to Hell. An ignorant generous worshipper is more beloved and preferred by Allah than a miserly one.”
Thanking People
① It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:
من لم يشكر الناس لم يشكر الله
“He who does not thank people, does not thank Allah.”
And in another narration:
لا يشكر الله من لم يشكر الناس
“He who does not thank people, does not thank Allah either.”
