45/36. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1914c — Removing Harm from Muslims
The Virtue Of Removing A Harmful Thing From The Road
Hadith on Removing Harm from Muslims
Sahih Muslim : 1914c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1914c
حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَرَّ رَجُلٌ بِغُصْنِ شَجَرَةٍ عَلَى ظَهْرِ طَرِيقٍ فَقَالَ وَاللَّهِ لأُنَحِّيَنَّ هَذَا عَنِ الْمُسْلِمِينَ لاَ يُؤْذِيهِمْ . فَأُدْخِلَ الْجَنَّةَ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: A person while walking along the path saw the branches of a tree lying there. He said: By Allah, I shall remove these from this so that these may not do harm to the Muslims, and he was admitted to Paradise.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1914cIn-book reference : Book 45, Hadith 167USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 32, Hadith 6340
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1914c
This hadith about removing harm from Muslims gives a clear picture of useful kindness. Abu Huraira reports that a man saw branches of a tree lying on the road. He said he would remove them from the Muslims so they would not be harmed. Because of this deed, he was admitted to Paradise. The narration highlights the man's intention in his own words: he wanted to stop harm from reaching Muslims. It is a simple scene, but the meaning is strong. Islam encourages people to notice public harm and remove it when they can. A branch on the road may look small, but leaving it could trouble people.
What we learn from this hadith
- Removing a harmful object can protect many people.
- The man's stated aim was to stop harm from Muslims.
- Small acts in public spaces can have great value.
- A Muslim should care about the safety and comfort of others.
