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Is it permissible to stop helping colleagues with computer information because of their mockery, based on the noble Hadith: "Indeed, Allah has people whom He has singled out for blessings for the benefit of His servants; He keeps it with them as long as they spend it, but if they withhold it, He takes it away from them and transfers it to others"?

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This hadith was narrated by Al-Tabarani and Ibn Abi Al-Dunya, and graded hasan by Al-Albani in Sahih Al-Targhib. It was hoped that your colleagues would thank and reward you for what you offer them, in accordance with the Prophet's saying, "Whoever does a favor for you, repay him. If you do not find what to repay him with, then supplicate for him until you know that you have repaid him." And his saying, "Whoever does not thank people does not thank Allah." We advise you to practice self-control and patience. What they do might be in jest. However, if you are certain they intend to harm you, there is no harm in discontinuing your help to them, as it is not obligatory. But it is better to repel their ill-treatment with kindness.

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