Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him
and grant him peace, said, "The best house among the Muslims is the house
in which orphans are well treated. The worst house among the Muslims is the
house in which orphans are ill treated. I and the guardian of the orphan
will be in the Garden like that," indicating his two fingers.
Narrated Dawud said, "Be like a merciful father towards the orphan. Know that
you will reap as you sow. How ugly poverty is after wealth! More than that:
how ugly is misguidance after guidance! When you make a promise to your friend,
fulfil your promise. If you do not, it will bring about enmity between you
and him. Seek refuge in Allah from a companion who, when you mention something
to him, does not help you and who does not remind you when you forget."
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَهَّابِ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ أَبِي حَازِمٍ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي قَالَ: سَمِعْتُ سَهْلَ بْنَ سَعْدٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ: أَنَا وَكَافِلُ الْيَتِيمِ فِي الْجَنَّةِ هَكَذَا، وَقَالَ بِإِصْبَعَيْهِ السَّبَّابَةِ وَالْوُسْطَى.
Sahl ibn Sa'd reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant
him peace, said, "I and the guardian of the orphan will be in the Garden
like that," indicating his forefinger and middle finger.
