Believe it with certainty: feeding the hungry and giving water to the thirsty carries immense reward.

In this regard, listen to two blessed sayings of the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم:

1. “Whoever feeds a Muslim who is hungry, Allah Almighty will feed him the fruits of Paradise on the Day of Judgement. And whoever gives water to a Muslim who is thirsty, Allah Almighty will give him sealed, pure, and clean drink on the Day of Judgement.”^[1]

2. “Whoever fully satisfies the hunger of a Muslim, Allah Almighty will admit him into Paradise through such a gate that only people like him will enter from.”^[2]

Dear Islamic brothers! We have been blessed to hear several blessed ahadith in which those actions are mentioned that, when a servant performs them, Allah Almighty looks at him with pleasure—meaning He is extremely pleased with him. And the one whom the Lord smiles upon will be granted entry into Paradise without accountability.

These actions are:

1. Seeking forgiveness for one’s sins, i.e., making istighfar

2. Worshipping at night when people are asleep

3. Reciting Durood at night

4. Reciting the Holy Quran

5. Straightening the rows in Salah

6. Practicing selflessness

After Ramadan, our new life has now begun. Make a firm intention to permanently include these good and virtuous deeds in your daily life. May Allah Almighty grant us the ability to continue performing all these deeds.