Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "You will be rewarded for whatever you spend for Allah's sake even if it were a morsel which you put in your wife's mouth."
Hadith Text
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "You will be rewarded for whatever you spend for Allah's sake even if it were a morsel which you put in your wife's mouth."
Source Reference
Book: Belief
Author: Sahih al-Bukhari
Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 56
Scholarly Commentary
This noble hadith demonstrates the comprehensive nature of Islamic reward system, where even the smallest acts of kindness become acts of worship when performed with sincere intention for Allah's pleasure.
The Prophet (ﷺ) specifically mentions feeding one's wife to emphasize that domestic responsibilities and marital duties are not mundane matters but rather opportunities for spiritual reward when performed with the right intention (niyyah).
Scholars explain that "for Allah's sake" means performing actions seeking Allah's pleasure and in accordance with His commandments. This transforms ordinary household activities into acts of worship worthy of divine reward.
The mention of "a morsel" highlights that no act is too small to be rewarded, encouraging Muslims to maintain consciousness of Allah in all aspects of life, including the most basic family interactions.
Legal and Spiritual Implications
This hadith establishes that intention transforms worldly actions into acts of worship, expanding the scope of rewarded deeds beyond formal rituals.
It emphasizes the importance of fulfilling family obligations and treating one's spouse with kindness and generosity.
The teaching encourages consistency in good deeds, as small but regular acts of kindness accumulate significant reward in the sight of Allah.