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Whoever causes harm will be harmed by Allah, and whoever causes hardship will be put in hardship by Allah

عن أبي صِرْمة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «مَنْ ضَارَّ ضَارَّ اللهُ بِهِ، وَمَنْ شَاقَّ شَقَّ اللهُ عَلَيْهِ».

Abu Sirmah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Whoever causes harm will be harmed by Allah, and whoever causes hardship will be put in hardship by Allah."

Source
Narrated by Abu Dawud, al-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, and Ahmad
Grade
Hasan
Collection
Abu Dawud

Explanation

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) warned against causing harm or hardship to a Muslim in any matter, in himself, his wealth, or his family, and that whoever does so, Allah will subject him to a punishment similar to his action.

Lessons from the hadith

  • It is prohibited to harm Muslims or put them in hardship.
  • Allah Almighty takes revenge for His servants.

English text: HadeethEnc.com

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