The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak …
“The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, and in each there is good.”
Narrator: Abu Hurairah
Source: Sahih Muslim 2664
Explanation
Strength here means strength of faith, will, body, and conviction. The Prophet ﷺ continued: 'Strive for what benefits you, seek Allah's help, and do not feel helpless.'
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Sources.Hadith excerpts are taken from the Kutub al-Sittah (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawud, Jami at-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasa'i, Sunan Ibn Majah) with collection and number cited where applicable. Explanations are AI-assisted and reviewed against classical sources — see our editorial policy.