Part 01 - Basic Words to Express Assistance and Support

1. Help

• Definition: To provide what is necessary for someone to achieve or do something.

• Example:
  A Muslim should offer help to others in times of need, as the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "Whoever relieves a believer’s distress, Allah will relieve him of one of his distresses on the Day of Judgment." (Sahih Muslim)

  Synonyms:

  • Urdu: مدد (Madad)

    • (Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) ne farmaya: "Jo kisi musalman ka gham door karega, Allah Qiyamat ke din uske gham ko door karega.")

2. Aid

• Definition: Assistance given to help someone or something, often in times of need.

• Example:
  The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "The best of people are those who are most beneficial to others." (Daraqutni)

  Synonyms:

  • Urdu: امداد (Imdaad)

    • (Jo shakhs doosron ki madad karta hai, Allah uski madad karta hai, jaisay ke Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) ne farmaya: 'Sab se behtareen log woh hain jo doosron ko faida pohanchate hain.')

3. Support

• Definition: To bear the weight of or assist someone, often emotionally or physically.

• Example:
  A Muslim should support others, as the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "He who helps his brother in need, Allah will help him in his time of need." (Sahih Bukhari)

  Synonyms:

  • Urdu: حمایت (Himayat)

    • (Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) ne farmaya: "Jo apne bhai ki madad karta hai, Allah Qiyamat ke din uski madad karega.")

4. Assistance

• Definition: The action of helping someone by providing support or resources.

• Example:
  The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "Whoever assists a believer in a time of difficulty, Allah will assist them in this world and the Hereafter." (Sahih Muslim)

  Synonyms:

  • Urdu: مدد (Madad)

    • (Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) ne farmaya: "Jo kisi musalman ki madad karta hai, Allah uski madad karta hai.")

5. Encourage

• Definition: To give someone confidence or support to do something.

• Example:
  A Muslim should encourage others in doing good, as the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "Whoever encourages someone to do good, it is as if they have done it themselves." (Sahih Muslim)

  Synonyms:

  • Urdu: حوصلہ افزائی (Hosla Afzai)

    • (Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) ne farmaya: "Jo kisi ko achha karne ki hosla afzai karta hai, goya us ne khud woh kaam kiya.")

6. Guide

• Definition: To lead or direct someone, often providing information or advice along the way.

• Example:
  A Muslim should guide others towards righteousness, as Allah says in the Quran, "And cooperate in righteousness and piety." (Quran 5:2)

  Synonyms:

  • Urdu: رہنمائی (Rehnumai)

    • (Allah Ta'ala ne farmaya: 'Achai aur taqwa mein aapas mein ta'awun karo.')

7. Serve

• Definition: To perform duties for someone or provide assistance in a helpful manner.

• Example:
  A Muslim should serve others as the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "The most beloved of people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to others." (Sahih Bukhari)

  Synonyms:

  • Urdu: خدمت (Khidmat)

    • (Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) ne farmaya: "Allah ke nazdeek sab se mehboob log woh hain jo doosron ki sab se zyada khidmat karte hain.")