عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَقُولُ: «تَهَادَوا تَحَابُّوا».
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Give gifts to one another; you will love one another."
Narrated by Al-Bukhāri in Al-Adab Al-Mufrad, Abu Ya‘la, and Al-BayhaqiGradeHasan
Explanation
The Prophet (ﷺ) encouraged Muslims to exchange gifts with one another, for gifts are among the causes of love and bringing hearts together.
Benefits
- It is recommended to give gifts, because the Prophet (ﷺ) commanded it.
- A gift is a cause of love.
- A person should do everything that brings about affection between himself and others—whether through giving gifts, being gentle in manner, speaking kindly, or showing a cheerful face—as much as he can.
Reference
الأدب المفرد للبخاري (ص:208) (594). مسند أبي يعلى الموصلي (11/ 9) (6148). السنن الكبرى للبيهقي (6/ 169). فتح ذي الجلال والإكرام بشرح بلوغ المرام (4/ 319). فيض القدير (3/ 271). التيسير بشرح الجامع الصغير (1/ 457).