Hadith 26

Expiation for Backbiting

كفارة الغيبة

كُلُّ سُلامَى مِنْ النَّاسِ عَلَيْهِ صَدَقَةٌ

Translation

Every joint of people has upon it charity.

Narrated by

Abu Hurairah

أبو هريرة رضي الله عنه

Source

Sahih Muslim

صحيح مسلم

Explanation

Good acts that benefit others are considered charity, showing Islam's emphasis on social welfare and community benefit.

Key Lessons

  • 1Many acts qualify as charity
  • 2Judging fairly between people is charity
  • 3Helping others is charity
  • 4Even removing harm from the path is charity