Correct translation of a Hadith on well wishing

Is this Hadith reliable?

Allah Ta’ala said: “The most beloved act with which my servant worships me is sincerity for my sake.”

Answer:

Kindly see the reference and authenticity of the Hadith here.

Translation

The Arabic text of the Hadith:

أحب ما تعبدني به عبدي إلي النصح لي

The more accurate translation is as follows:

Allah Ta’ala says: “The most beloved act with which my servant worships me is by being sympathetic to others/well wishing for my sake

This translation is based on the explanation provided by ‘Allamah Sindhi (rahimahullah).

(Hashiyatus Sindhi ‘Ala Musnadil Imam Ahmad, vol. 5 pg. 256)

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar

This answer was collected from HadithAnswers.com. The answers were either answered or checked by Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) who was a Shaykhul Hadith in South Africa, or by his son, Moulana Muhammad Abasoomer (hafizahullah), who is a Hadith specialist. 

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