The Beloved Prophet's ﷺ smiling while speaking

Moral Qualities of the Beloved Prophet ﷺ

Hadith

عَنْ اَبِيْ ذَرٍّ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: قَالَ لِيْ رَسُوْلُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ لَا تَحْقِرَنَّ مِنَ الْمَعْرُوْفِ شَيْئًا، وَلَوْ اَنْ تَلْقٰى اَخَاكَ بِوَجْهٍ طَلْیقٍ

ریاض الصالحین (حدیث 121)

Translation

Sayyiduna Abu Dharr رضي الله عنه reports that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said to me: Do not regard any act of goodness as insignificant, even if it is merely meeting your brother with a cheerful face.

Narration

Imam Mulla Ali Qari Hanfi رحمۃ اللہ علیہ states: "Meeting Muslims with joy and pleasure is also a good deed, as it brings happiness to the heart of the other person. And there is no doubt that bringing happiness to the heart of a Muslim is a good deed. Smiling while speaking is a Sunnah. Yes, indeed, it is a Sunnah. As it is narrated that Sayyidatuna Umm Durda رضي الله عنها, speaking about Sayyiduna Abu Durda رضي الله عنه, said that he used to always talk with a smile. When I asked him about this, he replied, 'I saw the epitome of good character, Allah's Messenger ﷺ smiling during his conversations.'

Key Points

•Your simple smile can win someone's heart and bring about a revolution in their sinful life.
•Shaking hands carelessly while looking around can break someone's heart and, God forbid, lead them into a deep pit of misguidance.

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