Dear brothers and sisters, why so serious? You’ve come here to read about smiling, yet you’re not smiling! Come on, let’s see that smile—remember, it’s a charity! Don’t hold back; a smile won’t cost you anything, and no one will punish you for it. But just a smile, not a burst of laughter…haha!
Sometimes, it feels like people around us stare as if we’ve stolen their teeth. But let’s pause for a moment because we want to share with you a beautiful Hadith of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) about the power and value of a simple smile.
The Prophet Muhammad [PBUH] said:
"Charity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day the sun rises." He was then asked: "From what do we give charity every day?" The Prophet answered: "The doors of goodness are many; enjoining good, forbidding evil, removing harm from the road, listening to the deaf, leading the blind, guiding one to the object of his need, hurrying with the strength of one's legs to one in sorrow who is asking for help, and supporting the feeble with the strength of one's arms, all of these are charity prescribed for you." He also said: "Your smile for your brother is charity." [Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 98]
Our beloved Prophet (SAW) always had a brilliant smile on HIS face.
Abdullaah ibn Haarith [PBUH] said:
"I never came across a person who smiled as much as Prophet Muhammad [PBUH]. Prophet Muhammad [PBUH] regarded smiling to a brother as an act of charity."
[Tirmidhi]
Smile!!! Its Beneficial For You
How is it possible that a Sunnah of Our beloved Prophet (SAW) is not beneficial for human beings? ??
Yes Smiling has many benefits for your health and it is also beneficial for you to socialize in society.
Makes You Attractive
You must have seen that we incline towards the person who smiles. Smiling faces are the most attractive faces. See by Smiling you are offering a Sunnah and also socializing in society.
A genuine smile may indeed reflect a “sweet soul.” In addition, when you smile your face muscles lift your face ,it will make you appear like a young and energetic person.
Makes Inner And Outward Environment so Calm
In psychology, there is a theory called the “facial feedback" hypothesis. It states that "involuntary facial movements provide sufficient peripheral information to drive emotional experience."
The authors of another study wrote that "feedback from facial expression affects emotional expression and behaviour." In simple terms, you may actually be able to improve your mood by simply smiling! Smile changes your mood.
So whenever you are feeling Stressed, tensed and down look for ways to make you smile. It will change your mood and it will also change the mood of people surrounding you.
Smile to make yourself happy
Obviously when you are stressed and tense you will not look attractive. Rather you will look tired, worn out and overwhelmed.
So when you are stressed and tensed make arrangements to make yourself smile, so that you can feel attractive.
Smiling Make You Live longer
You can live longer if you smile. It will reduce your stress and also make you most attractive in the society.
Smiling also has good effect on your Immune System. While smiling you can work better as you will feel yourself relaxed, calmed and energetic.
Smiling is not just an act of charity; it has incredible benefits for your well-being too. Studies have shown that smiling can help you live longer by reducing stress levels and promoting a more positive outlook on life. When you smile, it doesn’t just uplift your mood—it also makes you more attractive and approachable to others.
Beyond that, smiling has a significant impact on your physical health, as it boosts your immune system and helps your body combat illnesses more effectively. Moreover, smiling can improve your productivity. When you’re relaxed and feeling good, you can work with more focus and energy, accomplishing tasks more efficiently and with a positive attitude.
So, the next time you’re faced with challenges or see someone who could use a little cheer, remember the power of a smile. It costs nothing, yet it brings countless rewards, both spiritually and physically. Smiling doesn’t just light up your face—it lights up your life and the lives of those around you. Make it a habit, and you’ll find yourself healthier, happier, and more connected to those around you. A simple smile can indeed change the world, one person at a time.