What is the source of the following hadith which says good relations are better than fasting and prayer?
The hadith stating that good relations or reconciliation among people is better than fasting and prayer is found in multiple sources. In Sunni tradition, Sunan al-Tirmidhi narrates: The Messenger of Allah said, 'Shall I inform you of a better deed than fasting, prayer, and charity?' They said, 'Yes.' He said, 'Reconciliation between people, for the corruption of discord is the shearing one.'
Sunan al-Tirmidhi 37:95. Similarly, Sunan Abu Dawud records a similar narration where the Prophet ﷺ says, Should I not announce to you a better rank than fasting, prayer, and charity? They said, 'Yes, O Messenger of Allah.' He replied, 'Reconciliation between people and the removal of discord among them.'
Sunan Abu Dawud 43:147.
In Shia tradition, although there is no specific hadith mentioned in RETRIEVED_PASSAGES that directly parallels this saying, the emphasis on good relations is a common theme in Islamic teachings. The sources provided illustrate the importance placed on reconciliation and maintaining good relations among people, underscoring the value of these actions in comparison to other forms of worship.
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Sunan al-Tirmidhi 37:95
Sunan al-Tirmidhi · Book 37, Hadith 95 · Narrated by Abi Darda
The Messenger of Allah said, 'Shall I inform you of a better deed than fasting, prayer, and charity?' They said, 'Yes.' He said, 'Reconciliation between people, for the corruption of discord is the shearing one.'
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Sunan Abu Dawud 43:147
Sunan Abu Dawud · Book 43, Hadith 147 · Narrated by Abi Darda
Should I not announce to you a better rank than fasting, prayer, and charity? They said, "Yes, O Messenger of Allah." He replied, "Reconciliation between people and the removal of discord among them."
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