Encyclopedia of Translated Hadiths (HadeethEnc) · Jurisprudence and Juristic Principles
Number: 66179
Give gifts to one another; you will love one another
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."
Translation by HadeethEnc.com
Grade[Hasan][Narrated by Al-Bukhāri in Al-Adab Al-Mufrad, Abu Ya‘la, and Al-Bayhaqi]
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 of the hadith
- 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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