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225. It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: 'Whoever relieves a Muslim of some worldly distress, Allāh will relieve him of some of the distress of the Day of Resurrection, and whoever conceals (the faults of) a Muslim, Allāh will conceal him (his faults) in this world and on the Day of Resurrection. And whoever relieves the burden from a destitute person, Allāh will relieve him in this world and the next. Allāh will help His slave so long as His slave helps his brother. Whoever follows a path in pursuit of knowledge, Allāh will make easy for him a path to Paradise. No people gather in one of the
houses of Allāh, reciting the Book of Allāh and teaching it to one another, but the angels will surround them, tranquility will descend upon them, mercy will envelop them and Allāh will mention them to those who are with Him. And whoever is hindered because of his bad deeds, his lineage will be of no avail to him.”” (Sahih)
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The Hadith confirms the fact that each and every action done by man shall have its appropriate reward or recompense from Allāh.
Not all the retribution or recompense for the deeds of man is necessarily postponed by Allāh till the next world, since some of the punishment or reward is also given in this world.
The Hadith holds out the inducement for such virtuous deeds as helping the believers in their hour of distress, concealing their faults and failures and doing one's bit to create ease for his brethren-in-faith. All of this is meant to build relationships between the Muslims on the foundation of mutual love and well-wishing.
Educational gatherings are like receptacles for the special mercies from Allāh. It is, therefore, important that one punctually attends and not miss his lessons in the Qur'ān and Hadith study circles, or in the religious institutions.
It is a matter of great honor for the seekers of knowledge, that Allāh approvingly mentions them to the angels with Him. It means that the pursuit of knowledge is an important means of gaining nearness to Allāh.
