Is there a Hadith which states that some people’s Iman increases when they are praised?
Answer:
Imams Hakim and Tabarani (rahimahumallah) have recorded this Hadith on the authority of Sayyiduna Usamah ibn Zayd (radiyallahu ‘anhuma). ‘Allamah ‘Iraqi (rahimahullah) has declared the chain weak.
(Mustadrak Hakim, vol. 3 pg. 597, Al Mu’jamul Kabir, Hadith: 424. Refer: Al Mughni ‘An Hamlil Asfar, Hadith: 719. Also see: Majma’uz Zawaid, vol. 8 pg. 119)
‘Allamah Munawi (rahimahullah) explains that this Hadith refers to a perfect complete believer who will not become affected when praised. i.e. The praise will not be a cause of pride and vanity. Rather, it will motivate him to carry out more good deeds.
(Faydul Qadir, Hadith: 855)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
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