Encyclopedia of Translated Hadiths (HadeethEnc) · Virtues and Manners
Number: 3017
When a man loves his brother, he should tell him that he loves him
عن المِقدام بن معدي كرب رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «إِذَا أَحَبَّ الرَّجُلُ أَخَاهُ فَلْيُخْبِرْهُ أَنَّهُ يُحِبُّهُ».
Al-Miqdām ibn Ma‘di Karib (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When a man loves his brother, he should tell him that he loves him."
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Grade[Authentic][Narrated by Abu Dāwūd, At-Tirmidhi, and An-Nasā’i in Al-Kubra and by Ahmad]
Explanation
The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) demonstrates one of the means that strengthens the bond between the believers and spreads love among them: If a person loves his fellow Muslim, he should tell him that he loves him.
Benefits of the hadith
- It points out the merit of love being purely for Allah's sake, not for worldly interests.
- It is recommended to tell the one you love for Allah's sake that you love him. This will increase your love and friendliness.
- Spreading love among the believers boosts their fraternity in faith, and protects society from disintegration and disunity.
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