Be kind towards all living creatures

This hadith, narrated by Abu Huraira, speaks about the importance of serving animals. It tells the story of a man who was travelling and became very thirsty. He found a well and quenched his thirst, but then noticed a dog panting and licking mud due to its own thirst. The man felt compassion for the animal and went back down to the well to fill his shoe with water so he could give it to the dog. Allah thanked him for this act of kindness and forgave him for any wrongdoings he may have committed in his life. The people asked if there was any reward in serving animals, and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ replied that there is indeed reward in serving any living being. This hadith teaches us that we should be kind towards all living creatures, as it is an act of worship that Allah rewards us for doing so. We should also remember that even small acts can make a difference in someone else's life - just like how one simple act of kindness from this man saved an animal's life!