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Riyad as-Salihin 121 (Book) #38506
The Value of Small Good Deeds

SUMMARY: No matter how small, any good deed should not be belittled.

Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet said, "Do not belittle any good deed, even meeting your brother (Muslim) with a cheerful face". Muslim.
-الخامس‏:‏ عنه قال لي النبي ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ لا تحقرن من المعروف شيئاً ولو أن تلقى أخاك بوجهٍ طليق‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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QUICK LESSONS:
Do not belittle any good deed; meet your brother with a cheerful face; recognize the value in all acts of goodness; appreciate them for what they are; strive to do good deeds; smile at someone or greet them warmly; never underestimate the power of kindness .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is a reminder from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ that no good deed should be belittled, no matter how small it may seem. Even something as simple as meeting your brother with a cheerful face is an act of kindness and should not be taken lightly. It is important to recognize the value in all acts of goodness and to appreciate them for what they are - acts of kindness that can bring joy to others and benefit us in the long run. We must remember that even small gestures can have a big impact on our lives and those around us.

The Prophet ﷺ was teaching us here that we must always strive to do good deeds, no matter how insignificant they may seem at first glance. He was reminding us that even something as simple as smiling at someone or greeting them warmly can make their day brighter and help build strong relationships between people. We must never underestimate the power of kindness, for it has the potential to bring about great change in our lives and those around us.

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