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AMONG THE BEST OF DEEDS

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“I (Abu Dharr) asked the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, ‘Which deeds are best?’ He replied, ‘The belief in Allah and fighting in the Way of Allah.’ I asked, ‘The freeing of which slave is best?’ He replied, ‘The one whom his master likes best and whose value is highest.’ I asked, ‘What if one is unable to do that?’ He replied, ‘Then help someone with his work, or do something for someone who is unable to do it himself.’ I asked, ‘What if one does not have the strength?’ He replied, ‘Then restrain yourself from harming anyone because that also is charity for yourself.’"

Bukhari and Muslim with a chain up to Abu Dharr who related that the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, said this.

KINDNESS TOWARDS THOSE WHO YOUR RIGHT HAND OWNS

Allah, the Exalted says:

“Worship Allah and do not associate anything with Him.

Be kind to parents and near kinsman,

to the orphans and to the needy,

and to the neighbor who is your kindred,

and to the neighbor at your far side,

and the companion at your side,

and to the destitute traveler,

and to that which your right hands own.

Allah does not love he who is proud and struts.” 4:36 Koran