English translation
6139. Narrated Abū Juhaifa : The Prophet ﷺ established a bond of brotherhood between Salmān and Abū Ad-Dardā'. Salmān paid a visit to Abū Ad-Dardā' and found Umm Ad-Dardā' dressed in shabby clothes and asked her why she was in that state? She replied, "Your brother, Abū Ad-Dardā' is not interested in the luxuries of this world." In the meantime Abū Ad-Dardā' came and prepared a meal for him (Salmān), and said to him, "(Please) eat for I am fasting." Salmān said, "I am not going to eat, unless you eat (too)." So Abū Ad-Dardā' ate. When it was night, Abū Ad-Dardā' got up [for the night Ṣalāt (prayer)]. Salmān said (to him), "Sleep" and he slept. Again Abū Ad-Dardā' got up (for the Ṣalāt), and Salmān said (to him), "Sleep." When it was the last part of the night, Salmān said to him, "Get up now [for the Ṣalāt (prayer)]." So both of them offered their Ṣalāt (prayer) and Salmān said to Abū Ad-Dardā', "Your Lord (Allāh) has a right on you; and your ownself has a right on you; and your family has a right on you; so you should give the rights of all those who have a right on you". Later on Abū Ad- Dardā' visited the Prophet ﷺ and mentioned that to him. The Prophet ﷺ said, "Salmān has spoken the truth."
