Hadith
Again, Abu Huraira radiallahu anhu recited the verse: “You are the best of communities ever sent forth to benefit mankind” and explained it as follows: The most beneficial and helpful to other people are those who bring individuals chained from their necks (into the Islamic community). Then these captives accept Islam.
Buhârî, Tafsîru sûre (3), 7.
Narrator
This will be explained along with the following hadith.
What We Learn
- 1The companions (Ashâb-ı kirâm) and those who follow in their footsteps are the best community ever created to benefit humanity.
- 2The most beneficial person is one who helps others find the right path.
- 3Allah Almighty rewards those who accept Islam and see the truth with Paradise.