Prioritize doing good over refusal, strive to do more good deeds for rewards both in this life and hereafter

This hadith emphasizes the importance of doing good and how it should be prioritized over refusal. It was narrated by Buhaysah who reported on the authority of his father that he sought permission from Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and when granted, he embraced him out of love for him. He then asked what is the thing which it is unlawful to refuse and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ replied with water, salt and then finally said “To do good is better for you”. This hadith teaches us that we should prioritize doing good over refusal as it will benefit us in this life and in the hereafter. We should strive to do as much good deeds as possible so that we can reap its rewards both in this world and in the hereafter.