فِي كُلِّ كَبِدٍ رَطْبَةٍ أَجْرٌ
Yes, there is a reward for service to every living animal.
Sahih Muslim 2244 · Source checked
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Source
Sahih Muslim 2244
Book 39, Hadith 210
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What It Means: Reading in Context
This closing answer follows the account of a thirsty man who gave water to a thirsty dog and was forgiven by Allah. The companions then asked whether serving animals also brings reward. The quotation is the answer to that question. This entry comes from Sahih Muslim 2244. The displayed text is an excerpt, not the complete narration. Follow the source link to read the narrator, full wording and in-book reference together. A hadith number identifies the source used here; numbering systems can differ between editions. Being able to inspect a source is important when a short statement is shared outside its original setting. The accompanying reflection is an editorial prompt for everyday conduct. It is not part of the hadith and does not replace explanation from qualified scholarship. Avoid extending a short reminder into a religious ruling that the entry itself does not establish.
REFLECTION · EDITORIAL
Notice the needs of animals in your care and respond with patience. A small act, such as providing appropriate clean water, can relieve discomfort.
This reflection is not Qur’an, hadith or an authoritative tafsir.