Hadith

Removing Harm from the Road

Sahih al-BukhariSahih

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 652

English meaning

While a man was walking along a road, he found a thorny branch on the road, so he removed it. Allah thanked him for that and forgave him.

Key lesson

Even small acts of kindness are greatly rewarded by Allah.

Practical application

Never underestimate small good deeds — removing an obstacle from a path is an act of charity.

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