27/45. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 1970 — Every Good Is Charity
What Has Been Related About A Smiling And Cheerful Face
Hadith About Every Good Being Charity
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 1970
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 1970
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُنْكَدِرُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " كُلُّ مَعْرُوفٍ صَدَقَةٌ وَإِنَّ مِنَ الْمَعْرُوفِ أَنْ تَلْقَى أَخَاكَ بِوَجْهٍ طَلْقٍ وَأَنْ تُفْرِغَ مِنْ دَلْوِكَ فِي إِنَاءِ أَخِيكَ " . وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ .
Jabir bin `Abdullah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah said: "Every Good Is Charity. Indeed Among The Good Is To Meet Your Brother With A Smiling Face, And To Pour What Is Left In Your Bucket Into The Vessel Of Your Brother."
[1] It preceded under number 1956.Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1970In-book reference : Book 27, Hadith 76English translation : Vol. 4, Book 1, Hadith 1970
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1970
This hadith about charity widens the way we think about good deeds. The Prophet said, “Every good is charity.” He then gave simple examples: meeting your brother with a smiling face and pouring what is left in your bucket into your brother’s vessel. The message is easy to apply. Charity is not limited to large donations. A cheerful face and a small act of sharing can also be counted as good. The hadith teaches that kindness can be simple, daily, and within reach. It also shows that small acts should not be looked down upon. A believer can turn ordinary moments into sadaqah by choosing kindness, warmth, and helpful action.
What we learn from this hadith
- Every good act can be a form of charity.
- A smiling face is mentioned as part of good conduct.
- Sharing even a small amount can be an act of kindness.
- Simple daily actions can carry religious value.
