Hadith 15 ["God will not show mercy.."]

Question 1

What is the teaching?

Answer 1

• This Hadith teaches Muslims to develop kindness and mercy by showing compassion and overlooking minor faults.
• The Prophet (PBUH) said, “He who is devoid of mercy is devoid of all good.”
• Both Allah and His Prophet emphasize the rights of fellow Muslims, and one’s treatment by Allah depends on how they treat others.
• Showing mercy brings Allah’s reward, while those who lack it deprive themselves of His mercy.
• This Hadith makes it clear that kindness and compassion should be central to a Muslim’s character, ensuring that they receive Allah’s mercy in return for their treatment of others.

Question 2

What action can be taken?

Answer 2

• Muslims can practice this Hadith daily through small acts of kindness, such as helping the blind, feeding the hungry, guiding travelers, and forgiving mistakes.
• They should uphold brotherhood with all Muslims and humankind, earning Allah’s favor.
• The Prophet (PBUH) demonstrated mercy even to his enemies, as seen in the conquest of Makkah when he pardoned those who had persecuted him and the Muslims for ten years.
• Keeping this in mind, Muslims must show forgiveness to those who wrong them, ensuring that mercy and compassion remain central to their character, actions, and interactions with others in daily life.