Noor Garden“Love for Your Brother” – Hadith for Kids
Brotherhood · Ages 5–11
This hadith teaches children that a true believer wants good things for other people, not only for himself. If you love having a turn, a treat or a kind word, you should love the same for your brother, sister and friends. Being happy for others and sharing with them is a sign of real faith.
The hadith
لاَ يُؤْمِنُ أَحَدُكُمْ حَتَّى يُحِبَّ لأَخِيهِ مَا يُحِبُّ لِنَفْسِهِ
None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.
Narrated by: Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him)
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 13; Sahih Muslim 45; Nawawi's 40 Hadith #13
Grade: Sahih (agreed upon)
What it teaches
A good Muslim wants good things for others, just like he wants them for himself.
A little story to help understand it
This is an illustrative example we wrote to explain the meaning. It is not part of the hadith.
Layla's grandmother brought two boxes of dates, one big and one small. Layla really wanted the big box for herself. Then she remembered: "Love for your sister what you love for yourself." She looked at her sister Huda, who loved dates too. Layla said, "Let's put them all in one bowl and share them equally." Huda's face lit up. Their grandmother smiled and said that sharing like this makes hearts close. Layla discovered that the dates tasted even sweeter when she shared them.
Try it today
Share something you like (a snack, a toy, or your turn in a game) with a friend or sibling.
Mini quiz
What should we wish for our brothers and sisters?
- Less than we have
- The same good we want for ourselves
- Nothing at all
Show the answer
Answer: The same good we want for ourselves (B)
Questions parents ask
Is this hadith authentic?
Yes. It is recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari 13; Sahih Muslim 45; Nawawi's 40 Hadith #13. Grade: Sahih (agreed upon). It was narrated by Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him).
How can kids practice it?
Share something you like (a snack, a toy, or your turn in a game) with a friend or sibling. When something good happens to a sibling or friend, practise saying "MashaAllah, I'm happy for you!"
Does "brother" mean only my real brother?
No. In this hadith "brother" means your fellow Muslim, so it includes sisters, friends, classmates and neighbours. Wishing good for all people is also part of good manners.
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-09 · Sources & Method