78/27. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 6013 — Mercy to Others
Being merciful to the people and to the animals
Hadith About Being Merciful to Others
Sahih Bukhari : 6013
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 6013
حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي زَيْدُ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَرِيرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنْ لاَ يَرْحَمُ لاَ يُرْحَمُ ".
Jarir bin 'Abdullah Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "He who is not merciful to others, will not be treated mercifully.
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 6013In-book reference : Book 78, Hadith 44USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 8, Book 73, Hadith 42
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 6013
This Hadith about being merciful to others is short, clear, and direct. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said that whoever is not merciful to others will not be treated mercifully. The wording teaches that mercy should be part of a believer's dealings with people. It is not limited in this text to family, friends, or people of one status. The phrase points to a broad habit of mercy in conduct. A person who wants mercy should not live with a hard heart toward others. The Hadith is also a reminder that religious character is shown in how we treat people. Mercy is not only an emotion; it is seen in patience, gentle words, and kind behavior.
What we learn from this hadith
- A believer should show mercy in dealings with others.
- The Hadith links receiving mercy with giving mercy.
- Mercy is part of good Islamic character.
- Hardness toward others is warned against in a clear way.
