Musnad Ahmad — Hadith #44575

Ishaq bin Sulaiman told us, he said: I heard Al-Mughirah bin Muslim Abu Salamah, on the authority of Farqad Al-Sabkhi, on the authority of Murrah Al-Tayyib, on the authority of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, May God be pleased with him. The Messenger of God, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, said, “The one who is in poor condition will not enter Paradise.” A man said, “O Messenger of God, didn’t you tell us that this nation has the majority of slaves and orphans? He said, “Yes, so honor them as you would your children.” And feed them with what you eat. They said, “What is of benefit to us in this world, O Messenger of God?” He said, “A good horse, which you must mount and fight over for it in the path of God.” And a mamluk is sufficient for you, so if he prays, he is your brother.