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Sahih Muslim 2253 (Book 40, Hadith 22) #12972
The Power of Small Gifts

SUMMARY: Accepting gifts, even if small, is a sign of good manners and kindness.

Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger as saying: He who is presented with a flower should not reject it, for it is light to carry and pleasant in odour.
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الْمُقْرِئِ، قَالَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْمُقْرِئُ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ، حَدَّثَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ‏ "‏ مَنْ عُرِضَ عَلَيْهِ رَيْحَانٌ فَلاَ يَرُدُّهُ فَإِنَّهُ خَفِيفُ الْمَحْمِلِ طَيِّبُ الرِّيحِ

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acceptance  *  flowers  *  kindness

QUICK LESSONS:
Show gratitude when receiving a gift from someone else; accept all gifts with grace; express your love towards the giver in return; never reject any gift given out of politeness or respect for the giver; appreciate every gesture made by others regardless its size or value .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith encourages us to accept small gifts with grace and kindness. It teaches us that even the smallest of gestures can have a great impact on someone's life. Even something as simple as accepting a flower can bring joy to the giver and receiver alike. We should always be open to receiving gifts from others, no matter how small they may be, for it is an act of kindness that will bring light into our lives.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that we should never reject any gift given to us out of politeness and respect for the giver. He also taught us that we should always show gratitude for whatever we receive from others, no matter how insignificant it may seem at first glance. By doing so, we are showing our appreciation for their kind gesture and expressing our love towards them in return.

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