You may have seen a camel; its hump is shaped like a small mountain. Nothing stays on top of it. If a stick is placed on it, it quickly rolls down. The Beloved Prophetصَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم  used this example to explain that just as a stick rolls down a camel's hump quickly, goodness and blessings reach the home of a fortunate person who shows hospitality even faster.

The Guest Becomes a Means of Forgiveness

The Merciful Prophetصَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم  stated, “When a guest visits someone, he brings his own sustenance (provision) with him. When he leaves, he becomes a means for the host's sins to be forgiven.”^[1]

سُـبْحٰـنَ الـلّٰــه ! How wonderful! Sometimes people get worried when they see a guest. Such people should remain calm, as the guest brings his own food and drink (written in his fate) when he arrives and causes the host's sins to be forgiven when he leaves.

Angels Pray for One Year

Listen to another faith-refreshing narration! Sayyidunā Anas رَضِىَ اللّٰهُ عَـنْهُ said to his brother, Sayyidunā Barāˈ b. Mālik رَضِىَ اللّٰهُ عَـنْهُ, “O Barāˈ! When a man hosts his (Muslim) brother only for the sake of Allah and does not seek any reward or thanks, Allah sends ten angels to his home. They stay in his house for an entire year, performing Tasbīḥ (glorifying Allah), proclaiming His purity, mentioning His greatness, and praying for the host’s forgiveness. When the year come to an end, worship equal to the angels' entire year of worship is written in the host's book of deeds. Along with this, he will receive a reward in the Hereafter where Allah will grant him delicious foods of Paradise.”^[2]

Dear Islamic brothers! Think about this! What a great virtue this is!

1. When a guest comes to the house, host them well!

2. What will we get in return? Our home will become a place of goodness