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The Holy Prophet's (saw) teachings and sayings also deal with the manner of our conduct in respect to all mankind and even the other creatures of Allah Almighty.
It is related by Jareer Ibn Abdullah (ra) that the Prophet (saw) said: "Those whose hearts are devoid of mercy for others, will not obain the mercy of Allah."
The word "others" used in the hadeeth, includes not only the Muslims but the non-believers too. Everyone, indeed, has a claim to kindness and compassion, no matter what class or community he may belong to. True sympathy and kindness towards the non-believers and wrong-doers, however, would demand that first of all, a sorrow and concern is felt in the heart at their plight and transgression and an effort is made to save them. Besides this, in cases of physical or wordly want and suffering, we are commanded to be kind and helpful to them.
This hadeeth actually imparts a stern warning to those who do not treat their fellow-men with kindness and compassion and remain indifferent to their needs and difficulties.
In another hadeeth, narrated by Abdullah Ibn Amr (ra) the Prophet (saw) is reported to have said: "The Most Merciful (i.e. Allah) will have mercy on those who are merciful. Show compassion to the dwellers of the earth, then the One who dwells in the heavens (Allah) will show compassion to you!"
A strong emphasis to show kindness and mercy to all the creatures of Allah on earth, with whom one comes into contact, is contained in the hadeeth. lt first tells that there will be a special mercy of Allah on those who are merciful and then gives assurance that the Almighty will show compassion to those who are compassionate to His creatures. This emphasis, to show kindness and compassion to the "dwellers of the earth", not only includes men of all faiths and nationalities, but also the animals and other creatures.
A similar hadeeth has been reported by Anas (ra) and Abdullah Ibn Masud (ra): The Holy Prophet (saw) said: "All creatures are the 'Ayaal' (family) of Allah. The most beloved to Allah, amongst His creatures, is the one who is good to His 'Ayaal' (family - i.e. creatures)."
Those who are dependent on a person for the necessities of life (like food, clothing etc.) are called his 'Ayaal'. Therefore in this regard, all the created beings are the 'Ayaal' of the Creator - Allah. He is the sole Cherisher and Sustainer. The above hadeeth, thus explains that whoever shows kindness and sympathy to the creatures of Allah will be deserving of His love and mercy.
It is related by Jareer Ibn Abdullah (ra) that the Prophet (saw) said: "Those whose hearts are devoid of mercy for others, will not obain the mercy of Allah."
The word "others" used in the hadeeth, includes not only the Muslims but the non-believers too. Everyone, indeed, has a claim to kindness and compassion, no matter what class or community he may belong to. True sympathy and kindness towards the non-believers and wrong-doers, however, would demand that first of all, a sorrow and concern is felt in the heart at their plight and transgression and an effort is made to save them. Besides this, in cases of physical or wordly want and suffering, we are commanded to be kind and helpful to them.
This hadeeth actually imparts a stern warning to those who do not treat their fellow-men with kindness and compassion and remain indifferent to their needs and difficulties.
In another hadeeth, narrated by Abdullah Ibn Amr (ra) the Prophet (saw) is reported to have said: "The Most Merciful (i.e. Allah) will have mercy on those who are merciful. Show compassion to the dwellers of the earth, then the One who dwells in the heavens (Allah) will show compassion to you!"
A strong emphasis to show kindness and mercy to all the creatures of Allah on earth, with whom one comes into contact, is contained in the hadeeth. lt first tells that there will be a special mercy of Allah on those who are merciful and then gives assurance that the Almighty will show compassion to those who are compassionate to His creatures. This emphasis, to show kindness and compassion to the "dwellers of the earth", not only includes men of all faiths and nationalities, but also the animals and other creatures.
A similar hadeeth has been reported by Anas (ra) and Abdullah Ibn Masud (ra): The Holy Prophet (saw) said: "All creatures are the 'Ayaal' (family) of Allah. The most beloved to Allah, amongst His creatures, is the one who is good to His 'Ayaal' (family - i.e. creatures)."
Those who are dependent on a person for the necessities of life (like food, clothing etc.) are called his 'Ayaal'. Therefore in this regard, all the created beings are the 'Ayaal' of the Creator - Allah. He is the sole Cherisher and Sustainer. The above hadeeth, thus explains that whoever shows kindness and sympathy to the creatures of Allah will be deserving of His love and mercy.
