Hadith ~ Extreme thirst

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Hadith ~ Extreme thirst

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger
of Allah (SAWS) said: "While a man was walking on his way he became
extremely thirsty. He found a well, he went down into it to drink
water. Upon leaving it, he saw a dog which was panting out of thirst.
His tongue was lolling out and he was eating moist earth from extreme
thirst. The man thought to himself: 'This dog is extremely thirsty as
I was.' So he descended into the well, filled up his leather sock with
water, and holding it in his teeth, climbed up and quenched the thirst
of the dog. Allah appreciated his action and forgave his sins". The
Companions asked: "Shall we be rewarded for showing kindness to the
animals also?" The Messenger of Allah (SAWS) said: "A reward is given
in connection with every living creature". (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

In the narration of Al-Bukhari, the Prophet (SAWS) is reported to have
said: "Allah forgave him in appreciation of this act and admitted him
to Jannah".

Another narration says: "Once a dog was going round the well and was
about to die out of thirst. A prostitute of Banu Israel happened to
see it. So she took off her leather sock and lowered it into the well.
She drew out some water and gave the dog to drink. She was forgiven on
account of her action".

SAWS: May Allah exalt his mention and protect him from imperfection

Riyaadiss-Saliheen (The Meadows of the Righteous)

By Imam An Nawawi

Chapter 13, Page 46, No 126



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