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Is it obligatory to show mercy to the young?
هل تجب رحمة الصَّغير؟ اذكر الدَّليل؟
Question
Is it obligatory to show mercy to the young? Mention the evidence.
السؤال (بالعربية)
هل تجب رحمة الصَّغير؟ اذكر الدَّليل؟
Official Transcript (English)
Yes, it is obligatory. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'He is not one of us who does not show mercy to our young and recognize the right of our elders.' (Ahmad).
الجواب الكامل (باللغة العربية)
نعم، هي واجبة، قال النَّبيُّ ﷺ: "ليس منَّا من لم يرحم صغيرنا، ويعرف حقَّ كبيرنا". (أحمد).
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