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