Utter good speech and feed the people
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
“Feed (people) and speak in a good manner”.
Al-Allamah zaid Bin Hadi al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
The first matter is to provide food. This encompasses that which a person gives his family, which is regarded as a mandatory expenditure, and for which an individual receives reward. Then, others beyond the immediate family, including relatives, neighbours, companions, and those similar to them. An individual is rewarded for every endeavor undertaken in this regard.
The second matter pertains to good speech. This primarily involves teaching people and disseminating knowledge for the sake of Allah in an appropriate manner, (characterized by) truthfulness and sincerity. Additionally, giving sincere counsel—rooted in Shariah—to all those whom the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, instructed us to advise sincerely. This includes advice to adhere to the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Messenger, as well as offering sincere advice to both rulers and the general populace under their governance. [a]
Furthermore, enjoining good and forbidding evil constitutes an aspect of good speech, abundant remembrance of Allah through various (forms of authentic and legislated invocations and supplications). The pinnacle of this matter, and the most truthful speech —without exception—is the speech of Allah (the Qur’an), as well as other (legislated methods) of remembering Allah are encompassed within the righteous deeds that Allah has lauded and encouraged His servants to undertake. Allah stated:
ٱلۡمَالُ وَٱلۡبَنُونَ زِينَةُ ٱلۡحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنۡيَاۖ وَٱلۡبَـٰقِيَـٰتُ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتُ خَيۡرٌ عِندَ رَبِّكَ ثَوَابً۬ا وَخَيۡرٌ أَمَلاً۬
Wealth and children are the adornment of the life of this world. But the good righteous deeds that last, are better with your Lord for rewards and better in respect of hope. [Surah Al-Kahf. Aayah 46] [1]
Hani, may Allah be pleased with him, said that when he came to Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, he said, “O Allah’s Messenger! What will necessitate entry into paradise?” He said, “Adhere to good speech and give food (to others)”.
Al-Allamah Zaid Bin Hadi Al-Mad’khali, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
This hadith contains evidence that it is obligated to the one who lacks knowledge about a particular matter to seek knowledge regarding it, and that it is a duty to provide answers to the one who inquires, so that he becomes acquainted with Shariah knowledge, act and attain significant good in both this life and the Hereafter.
The scholars who adhere to the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the path of the righteous predecessors of this Ummah are the heirs of the Messenger’s (knowledge), peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. It is obligated to them to be ready to address inquiries posed to them, and it obligated to those who ask questions to inquire about matters that they find challenging to comprehend concerning their religious matters, especially important deeds, such as Tawhid and its types, the implementation of Tawhid and its implications, as well as shirk, its types, and its dire consequences. This is what it should be for the the one who has reached the age of accountability to ask a scholar regarding issues pertaining to his religious affairs, which is the very purpose for which Allah created him, enabling him to gain understanding and act.
The question posed to the Prophet by this traveler, who journeyed from a distant location to seek knowledge on a significant issue, pertained to the requirements for entering paradise. Generally, the prerequisites for entry into paradise include the performance of various acts of obedience, such as fulfilling obligatory duties, striving to draw nearer to Allah through recommended acts of worship, and refraining from sinful actions out of a fear of Allah’s punishment. The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, used to address the questioners with different responses, each person given a response that was appropriate to their circumstances.
When this man inquired about that which would lead to entry into paradise, the Prophet directed him towards two noble deeds. The first is the practice of good speech, which encompasses all statements that are obligatory and recommended. The second deed is the act of providing food to others—both to those known to you and to those who are strangers, among the righteous members of the Ummah, regardless of their proximity. This is because the one who is blessed to engage in good speech and offer food will find that Allah guides him to fulfil other obligations and recommendations, as well as in refraining from prohibited and disliked actions. This serves as evidence that one should choose good speech that is pleasing to Allah and that brings about reward. Furthermore, this hadith underscores the importance of treating others kindly in various manners and at different levels, depending on the circumstances of the people. [2] [End of quotes]
We ask Allah: [اللهم كما حَسَّنْت خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي – O Allah! Just as You made my external form beautiful, make my character beautiful as well].
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Ref a: Manners of Advising The Rulers:
http://www.salafipublications.com/sps/sp.cfm?subsecID=MNJ16&articleID=MNJ160003&articlePages=1
[1] at-Taleeqaat al-Maleehah Alaa Silsilah Al-Ahadith As-Sahihah 1/321
[2] at-Taleeqaat al-Maleehah Alaa Silsilah Al-Ahadith As-Saheehah. 1/147-147