Chapter: Encouragement to honor ones neighbor and guest, and the obligation to remain silent unless one has something good to say, and the fact that all of that is part of faith

Hadith 47 Part A

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It is reported on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed

He who believes in Allah and the Last Day should either utter good words or better keep silence; and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day should treat his neighbour with kindness and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day should show hospitality to his guest.

Hadith 47 Part B

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It is reported on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) observed

He who believes in Allah and the Last Day does not harm is neighbour, and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day shows hospitality to his guest and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day speaks good or remains silent.

Hadith 47 Part C

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Another hadith similar to one narrated (above) by Abu Husain is also reported by Abu Huraira with the exception of these words

He (the Prophet) said: He should do good to the neighbour.

Hadith 48 Part A

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It is narrated on the authority of Abu Shuraih al-Khuzai' that the Prophet (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) observed

He who believes in Allah and the Last Day should do good to his neighbour and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day should show hospitality to the guest and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day should either speak good or better remain silent.