ONE HADITH A DAY

Give gifts to one another; you will love one another

Narrated by Al-Bukhāri in Al-Adab Al-Mufrad, Abu Ya‘la, and Al-Bayhaqi · Hasan

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَقُولُ: «تَهَادَوا تَحَابُّوا».

“Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Give gifts to one another; you will love one another."”

Explanation

The Prophet (ﷺ) encouraged Muslims to exchange gifts with one another, for gifts are among the causes of love and bringing hearts together.

Benefits

• It is recommended to give gifts, because the Prophet (ﷺ) commanded it.
• A gift is a cause of love.
• A person should do everything that brings about affection between himself and others—whether through giving gifts, being gentle in manner, speaking kindly, or showing a cheerful face—as much as he can.

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