(9) باب الرِّفْقِ
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said:
"Allah is Gentle and loves gentleness, and He grants reward for it that He does not grant for harshness."
Reference: Sunan Ibn Majah 3688
In-book reference: Book 33, Hadith 32
English translation: Vol. 5, Book 33, Hadith 3688