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Heart-Softening Narrations · Chapter 2

Chapter on Virtue of the Poor and the Lifestyle of the Prophet (ﷺ)

36 narrations · In source reading order

Hadith 5013

Volume 4

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Mus'ab ibn Sa'd narrated: Sa'd (may Allah be pleased with him) thought he had superiority over those below him. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Are you granted victory and provision except through your weak ones?" 1
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Note 1

Are you granted victory and provision except through your weak ones?

(1) His statement: "Are you granted victory and provision except through your weak ones?" refers to the poor, meaning those who are content with what Allah has apportioned for them, patient in their state, and whose words and actions do not displease Allah. They do not abandon earning a livelihood and refrain from begging, which brings humiliation. However, most poor people today lack these qualities. This type of poverty is what the Prophet (ﷺ) sought refuge from. The dispute over whether the patient poor or the grateful rich are superior is well-known, and many have discussed it. As stated in Umdat al-Qari: Al-Junayd, Al-Khawwas, and most scholars favored the poor. Ibn Ata said the grateful rich who fulfill their duties are better than the patient poor. Ahmad ibn Hanbal said: "Nothing compares to poverty," favoring the state of the patient poor and honoring their status.

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: هل تنصرون وترزقون إلا بضعفائكم: أي بفقرائكم، والمراد به الفقر الذي صاحبه راض بما قسم الله له، وصابر على ذلك، ولا يصدر من قوله وفعله ما يسخط الله تعالى، ولا يترك التكسب، ويشتغل عن السؤال الذي فيه ذلة ومنة، وأما فقراء هذا الزمان، فإن أكثرهم غير موصوف بهذه الصفات، وفقر هؤلاء هو الذي استعاذ منه النبي . وأما الخلاف في أن الفقير الصابر أفضل أو الغني الشاكر، فهو مشهور قد تكلمت فيه جماعة كثيرون. كذا في عمدة القاري». وقال في الإحياء»: اعلم أن الناس قد اختلفوا في هذا، فذهب الجنيد والخواص والأكثرون إلى تفضيل الفقر. وقال ابن عطاء الغني الشاكر القائم بحقه أفضل من الفقير الصابر. وقال في شرحه وكذلك كان أحمد بن حنبل يقول: ما أعدل بالفقر شيئًا، وكان يفضل حال الفقر، ويعظم شأن الفقير الصابر.

Hadith 5014

Volume 4

English

Ad-Darda (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Seek me 1 among your weak ones, for you are only provided for and granted victory through your weak ones."
Commentary and footnotes (2)

Note 1

Seek me

(1) His statement: "Seek me" means seek my pleasure. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: ابغوني : أي اطلبوا رضائي. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5015

Volume 4

English

Umayyah ibn Khalid ibn Abdullah ibn Usayd (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to seek victory through the destitute among the Muhajirin. 1
Commentary and footnotes (2)

Note 1

Used to seek victory through the destitute among the Muhajirin

(1) His statement: "Used to seek victory through the destitute among the Muhajirin" refers to their poor and the blessing of their supplications. In An-Nihayah, it is said: It means seeking victory through them, as in the verse: If you seek victory, then victory has come to you [Al-Anfal: 19]. This highlights the honor of the poor, encourages seeking their prayers, and invokes blessings through their presence. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله : كان يستفتح بصعاليك المهاجرين: أي بفقرائهم وببركة دعائهم. وفي النهاية»: أي يستنصر بهم، ومنه قوله تعالى: إن تَسْتَفْتِحُوا فَقَدْ جَاءَكُمُ الْفَتْحُ (الأنفال: (۱۹) ، وفيه تعظيم الفقراء، والرغبة إلى دعائهم، والتبرك بوجوههم. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5016

Volume 4

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Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Many a disheveled person, driven away from doors, if he swears by Allah, Allah would fulfill his oath."
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Hadith 5017

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Sahl ibn Sa'd (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: A man passed by the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), who asked a man sitting with him: "What is your opinion of this man?" He replied: "He is among the noblest of people. By Allah, if he proposes, he is worthy of marriage, and if he intercedes, his intercession should be accepted." The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) remained silent. Then another man passed, and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) asked: "What is your opinion of this man?" He replied: "O Messenger of Allah, this is one of the poor Muslims. If he proposes, he is unlikely to be married; if he intercedes, his intercession is unlikely to be accepted; and if he speaks, his words are unlikely to be heard." The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "This one is better than an earth full of the likes of the first." 1
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Note 1

This one is better than an earth full of the likes of the first

(1) His statement: "This one is better than an earth full of the likes of the first" refers to the first man. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: هذا خير من ملأ الأرض مثل هذا : أي مثل الرجل الأول. كذا في المرقاة»

Hadith 5018

Volume 4

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Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "O Allah, let me live as a poor person, 1 die as a poor person, and resurrect me among the poor." Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) asked: "Why, O Messenger of Allah?" He replied: "They will enter Paradise forty years before their rich counterparts. O Aisha, do not turn away a poor person, even if with half a date. O Aisha, love the poor and draw near to them, for Allah will draw near to you on the Day of Resurrection." [Narrated by Tirmidhi and Bayhaqi in Shu'ab al-Iman] Ibn Majah narrated up to "among the poor" from Abu Sa'id (may Allah be pleased with him).
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Note 1

O Allah, let me live as a poor person, etc.

(1) His statement: "O Allah, let me live as a poor person, etc." teaches the Ummah to recognize the virtue of the poor, love them, and keep their company to gain their blessings. It consoles the poor and highlights their high ranks. It may also mean having just enough sustenance to avoid being preoccupied with wealth, as excessive wealth can be a burden for those close to Allah. As stated in Al-Ihya': The Prophet’s saying, "I seek refuge in You from poverty," and "Poverty is close to disbelief," does not contradict "Let me live as a poor person," because he sought refuge from distressing poverty, while the poverty he sought is the acknowledgment of neediness and humility before Allah. The narration "Poverty is close to disbelief" is very weak, but if authentic, it refers to spiritual poverty leading to impatience and discontent with divine decree. Thus, it is said: "True wealth is not in abundant possessions, but in the contentment of the soul." (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: اللهم أحيني مسكينا إلخ فيه تعليم الأمة؛ ليعرفوا فضل الفقراء فيحبوهم، ويجالسوهم؛ لينالهم بركتهم، وفيه تسلية للمساكين، وتنبيه على علو درجاتهم، ويجوز أن يراد بهذا أن يجعل قوته كفافا، ولا يشغله بالمال، فإن كثرة المال في حق المقربين مؤنة من الوبال. كذا في المرقاة». وقال في الإحياء»: وقوله : أعوذ بك من الفقر»، وقوله عليه : كاد الفقر أن يكون كفرا لا يناقض قوله : أحيني مسكينا وأمتني مسكينا»؛ إذ فقر المضطر هو الذي استعاذ منه، والفقر الذي هو الاعتراف بالمسكنة والذلة والافتقار إلى الله تعالى هو الذي سأله في دعائه ، انتهى. وفي المرقاة»: وأما حديث: كاد الفقر أن يكون كفرا فهو ضعيف جدا، وعلى تقدير صحته فهو محمول على الفقر القلبي المؤدي إلى الجزع والفزع، بحيث يفضي إلى عدم الرضا بالقضاء، والاعتراض على تقسيم رب الأرض والسماء، ولذا قال : ليس الغنى عن كثرة العرض إنما الغنى غنى النفس .

Hadith 5019

Volume 4

English

Abdullah ibn Amr (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The poor among the Muhajirin will precede the rich 1 to Paradise by forty years on the Day of Resurrection."
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Note 1

The poor among the Muhajirin will precede the rich

(1) His statement: "The poor among the Muhajirin will precede the rich" refers to the rich among the Muhajirin, and by extension, others. Thus, the poor of every community and time are measured against their rich counterparts. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: فقراء المهاجرين يسبقون الأغنياء: أي من المهاجرين فغيرهم بالأولى، ولذا أطلق الأغنياء»، وعلى هذا يقاس فقراء كل طائفة من أهل زمان ومكان على أغنيائهم. كذا في «المرقاة»

Hadith 5020

Volume 4

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Abu Abdur-Rahman Al-Hubuli narrated: I heard Abdullah ibn Amr (may Allah be pleased with them both) being asked by a man: "Are we not among the poor Muhajirin?" Abdullah asked: "Do you have a wife to return to?" He said: "Yes." He asked: "Do you have a home to live in?" He said: "Yes." He said: "Then you are among the rich." 1 The man said: "I have a servant." Abdullah said: "Then you are among the kings." Abu Abdur-Rahman said: Three men came to Abdullah ibn Amr while I was with him, saying: "O Abu Muhammad, by Allah, we have nothing—no wealth, no mount, no possessions." He replied: "As you wish. If you want, return to us, and we will give you what Allah has made easy for you. Or, if you prefer, we can mention your case to the authorities. Or, if you choose, be patient, for I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: 'The poor among the Muhajirin will precede the rich to Paradise by forty years.'" They said: "We will be patient and ask for nothing."
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Note 1

Then you are among the rich

(1) His statement: "Then you are among the rich" refers to the rich among the Muhajirin, as their poor had neither wife nor home. Otherwise, they are not truly rich, as Al-Karkhi stated in his summary, quoted in Al-Bada'i: There is no harm in giving zakat to someone with a home, household furnishings, a servant, a horse, weapons, clothing, or books of knowledge if they are a scholar. But if they have wealth exceeding 200 dirhams, they are prohibited from taking charity. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: فأنت من الأغنياء: قال في المرقاة»: أي أغنياء المهاجرين، فإن فقرائهم ما كان لهم امرأة، ولا مسكن، وإلا فإنهم ليسوا بأغنياء؛ لأنه قال في رد المحتار» ناقلا عن البدائع»: إن الكرخي ذكر في مختصره، فقال: لا بأس أن يعطي من الزكاة من له مسكن، وما يتأثث به في منزله وخادم وفرس وسلاح وثياب البدن وكتب العلم، إن كان من أهله، فإن كان له فضل عن ذلك تبلغ قيمته مائتي درهم، حرم عليه أخذ الصدقة.

Hadith 5021

Volume 4

English

Abdullah ibn Amr (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrated: While I was sitting in the mosque with a group of poor Muhajirin, the Prophet (ﷺ) entered and sat with them. I approached them, and the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Let the poor Muhajirin rejoice, for they will enter Paradise forty years before the rich." Abdullah ibn Amr said: I saw their faces light up, and I wished I were among them or one of them.
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Hadith 5022

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Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The poor will enter Paradise five hundred years, half a day, before the rich." 1
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Note 1

The poor will enter Paradise five hundred years before the rich

(1) His statement: "The poor will enter Paradise five hundred years before the rich": Al-Ashraf said: If you ask how to reconcile this with the previous narration of forty years, I say: It is possible that the rich in the first narration refer to the rich Muhajirin, meaning the poor Muhajirin precede them by forty years. In the second narration, the rich are those not among the Muhajirin, so there is no contradiction. This works if the poor are specific and the rich are general, but it does not clarify the status of non-Muhajirin poor. The better interpretation is that both numbers indicate abundance, not specificity, used for rhetorical variation, or that the Prophet (ﷺ) first mentioned forty years as revealed, then five hundred years as an added favor to the poor. Alternatively, it reflects the varying ranks of the poor based on their patience, contentment, and gratitude, which is the more apparent explanation. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: يدخل الفقراء الجنة قبل الأغنياء بخمس مائة عام: قال الأشرف فإن قلت: كيف التوفيق بين هذا الحديث والحديث السابق من قوله بأربعين خريفا ؟ قلت: يمكن أن يكون المراد من الأغنياء في الحديث الأول أغنياء المهاجرين، أي يسبق فقراء المهاجرين إلى الجنة بأربعين خريفًا، ومن الأغنياء في الحديث الثاني الأغنياء الذين ليسوا من المهاجرين فلا تناقض بين الحديثين، انتهى. وفيه أن هذا إنما يتم إذا أريد بالفقراء الخاص، وبالأغنياء العام، فلا يفهم حكم الفقراء من غير المهاجرين، فالأولى حمل الحديث على معنى يفهم الحكم عموما، وهو بأن يقال: المراد بكل من العدى إنما هو التكثير لا التحديد، فتارة عبر به وأخرى بغيره تفننا، ومالهما واحد، أو أخبر أولا بأربعين، كما أوحي إليه، ثم أخبر ثانيا بخمس مائة عام زيادةً من فضله على الفقراء ببركته ، أو الاختلاف باختلاف مراتب أشخاص الفقراء في حال صبرهم ورضاهم وشكرهم ، وهو الأظهر. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5023

Volume 4

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Usamah ibn Zayd (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "I stood at the gate of Paradise, and most of those who entered were the poor. The wealthy were detained, except that the people of the Fire were ordered to the Fire. I stood at the gate of the Fire, and most of those who entered were women."
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Hadith 5024

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Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "I looked into Paradise and saw that most of its inhabitants were the poor. I looked into the Fire and saw that most of its inhabitants were women."
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Hadith 5025

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Imran ibn Husayn (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Allah loves His believing, poor servant who is chaste and supports a family."
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Hadith 5026

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Qatadah ibn An-Nu'man (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "When Allah loves a servant, He protects him from the world, just as one of you protects his sick one from water."
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Hadith 5027

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Abdullah ibn Mughaffal (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: "I love you." 1 The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Consider what you say." The man said: "By Allah, I love you," three times. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "If you are truthful, then prepare armor 1 for poverty, for poverty comes faster to one who loves me than a torrent to its destination."

[Narrated by Tirmidhi, who said: This is a good and rare hadith.]

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Note 1

I love you

(1) His statement: "I love you" means profound love, as every believer loves him. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 2

Prepare armor

(2) His statement: "Prepare armor" means a shield or protection. In Al-Mughrib, it is said: It refers to something worn on horses during battle, like armor. The meaning is: If you are truthful in your claim and sincere in its essence, prepare tools to benefit you in trials, for trials and loyalty are intertwined. In summary, prepare for patience, especially in poverty, to protect your faith with the strength of your certainty against impatience, fear, discontent, or dissatisfaction with divine decree. The term "armor" metaphorically refers to patience, as it shields poverty just as armor protects the body from harm. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله : إني أحبك أي حبا بليغا، وإلا فكل مؤمن يحبه. كذا في «المرقاة».

Note 2

قوله

(۲) قوله: تجفافا : بكسر الفوقية وسكون الجيم، أي درعا وجنة، ففي المغرب»: هو شيء يلبس على الخيل عند الحرب كأنه درع. فمعنى الحديث: إن كنت صادقا في الدعوى، ومحقا في المعنى، فهيئ آلة تنفعك حال البلوى؛ فإن البلاء والولاء متلازمان في الخلا والملا. ومجمله أنه تهيأ للصبر خصوصا على الفقر؛ لتدفع به عن دينك بقوة يقينك ما ينافيه من الجزع والفزع وقلة القناعة وعدم الرضا بالقسمة، وكنى بالتجفاف عن الصبر؛ لأنه يستر الفقر، كما يستر التجفاف البدن عن الضر. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5028

Volume 4

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Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: My close friend (ﷺ) commanded me with seven things: to love the poor and draw near to them, to look at those below me and not those above me, to maintain family ties even if they turn away, not to ask anyone for anything, to speak the truth even if bitter, not to fear the blame of a blamer for Allah’s sake, and to frequently say: "There is no power nor might except with Allah," for it is a treasure from beneath the Throne.
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Hadith 5029

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Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "When one of you looks at someone favored in wealth or appearance, let him look at someone below him." [Agreed Upon] In a narration by Muslim: He said: "Look at those below you and not those above you, for it is more fitting that you do not belittle Allah’s blessings upon you."
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Hadith 5030

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Amr ibn Shu'ayb, from his father, from his grandfather (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Two qualities, whoever has them, Allah records him as grateful and patient: one who looks in his religion to someone above him and follows his example, and one who looks in his worldly affairs to someone below him and praises Allah for favoring him over them. Allah records him as grateful and patient. But whoever looks in his religion to someone below him and in his worldly affairs to someone above him, regretting what he missed, Allah does not record him as grateful nor patient."
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Hadith 5031

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Abdullah ibn Amr (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The world is a prison for the believer 1 and a famine for him. When he leaves the world, he leaves the prison and the famine."
Commentary and footnotes (2)

Note 1

The world is a prison for the believer, etc.

(1) His statement: "The world is a prison for the believer, etc.": Imam Al-Hafiz Abu Al-Qasim Al-Warraq said: If it is asked how this hadith’s meaning applies when we see a believer in comfort and a disbeliever in hardship, the answer is twofold. First, the world is like paradise for the disbeliever compared to the punishment awaiting him in the Hereafter, while it is like a prison for the believer relative to the reward and bliss promised by Allah. Thus, the disbeliever loves to stay in it and hates to leave, while the believer yearns to escape its afflictions, like a prisoner seeking release. Second, this describes the believer with complete faith who has detached himself from worldly pleasures, making its delights feel like a prison’s confinement. The disbeliever, however, indulges in desires, making the world like a paradise of ease and comfort. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: الدنيا سجن المؤمن إلخ : قال الإمام الحافظ أبو القاسم الوراق: إن قيل: كيف يكون معنى الحديث، وقد نرى مؤمنا في عيش رغد وكافرا في ضنك وقصر يد؟ قلنا: الجواب من وجهين، أحدهما: أن الدنيا كالجنة للكافر في جنب ما أعد الله له من العذاب في الآخرة، وأنها كالسجن للمؤمن بالإضافة إلى ما وعده الله له من الثواب في الآخرة ونعيمها، فالكافر يحب المقام فيها، ويكره مفارقتها، والمؤمن يتشوق الخروج منها، ويطلب الخلاص من آفاتها، كالمسجون الذي يريد أن يخلى سبيله. الثاني: أن يكون هذا صفة المؤمن المستكمل الإيمان الذي قد غرق نفسه عن ملاذ الدنيا وشهواتها، فصارت عللذايه بمنزلة السجن في الضيق والشدة، وأما الكافر فقد أهمل نفسه وأمر بها في طلب الت وتناول الشهوات، فصارت الدنيا كالجنة له في السعة والنعمة. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5032

Volume 4

English

Mahmoud ibn Labid (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "There are two things the son of Adam dislikes: death, yet death is better for the believer than trials; and scarcity of wealth, yet less wealth means less reckoning."
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Hadith 5033

Volume 4

English

Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever is content with little provision 1 from Allah, Allah will be pleased with little deeds from him."
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Note 1

Whoever is content with little provision, etc.

(1) His statement: "Whoever is content with little provision, etc.": If you ask how this hadith suggests the servant’s contentment precedes Allah’s pleasure, while the verse And they are pleased with Him [Al-Ma’idah: 119] implies the servant’s contentment follows, the answer is: The servant’s contentment is enveloped by two forms of Allah’s pleasure—an eternal pleasure tied to His foreknowledge and an everlasting pleasure tied to the servant’s deeds, resulting in reward in the Hereafter. In truth, the servant’s contentment is an effect of Allah’s initial pleasure, while Allah’s final pleasure is the culmination of His inherent pleasure manifested through His benevolence and favor. Similarly, in the verses: He loves them, and they love Him [Al-Ma’idah: 54] and Say: If you love Allah, follow me, and Allah will love you [Aal-E-Imran: 31]. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: من رضي من الله باليسير إلخ : فإن قلت: هذا الحديث يدل على أن رضا العبد مقدم، وفي قوله سبحانه : وَرَضُوا عَنْهُ﴾ (المائدة : ۱۱۹) إيماء إلى أن رضا العبد متأخر ؟ قلت: التحقيق أن رضا العبد محفوف برضائين من الله رضا أزلي تعلق به العلم الأولي، ورضا أبدي تعلق بعمل العبد يترتب عليه الجزاء الأخروي، وفي الحقيقة رضا العبد إنما هو أثر رضا الله عنه أولا، وأما رضا الله آخرًا، فإنما هو غاية الرضا الذاتي من النعت الصفاتي، وهو الإحسان والإنعام وكذلك القول في قوله تعالى: ﴿يُحِبُّهُمْ وَيُحِبُّونَهُ ﴾ (المائدة: (٥٤) ، وقوله: ﴿قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللهُ﴾ (آل عمران: (۳۱). كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5034

Volume 4

English

Mu'adh ibn Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent him to Yemen, he said: "Beware of luxury, for the servants of Allah are not those who indulge in luxury."
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Hadith 5035

Volume 4

English

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: I saw seventy of the people of As-Suffah, none of whom had a cloak. They wore either a waistcloth or a sheet tied around their necks, some reaching halfway down their shins, others to their ankles. They would gather it with their hands, fearing their private parts would be exposed.
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Hadith 5036

Volume 4

English

Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated: The family of Muhammad (ﷺ) never ate their fill 1 of barley bread for two consecutive days until the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) passed away.
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Note 1

The family of Muhammad never ate their fill, etc.

(1) Her statement: "The family of Muhammad never ate their fill, etc.": His actions provide great consolation for the poor. This refutes those who claim he became wealthy at the end of his life. Yes, much wealth passed through his hands, but he did not keep it, spending it to please his Lord. His heart was always rich with reliance on Allah. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: ما شبع آل محمد إلخ : ففي فعله و تسلية عظيمة للفقراء. وفيه رد على من قال صار في آخر عمره غنيا. نعم، وقع مال كثير في يده، لكنه ما أمسكه، بل صرفه في مرضاة ربه، وكان دائما غني القلب بغنى الرب. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5038

Volume 4

English

Sa'id Al-Maqburi narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with them both): He passed by people with a roasted sheep before them, and they invited him, but he refused to eat, saying: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) left the world without ever eating his fill of barley bread."
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Hadith 5039

Volume 4

English

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: I brought the Prophet (ﷺ) barley bread and rancid fat. The Prophet (ﷺ) had pawned his armor in Medina to a Jew and took barley for his family. I heard him say: "The family of Muhammad never had a measure of wheat or grain in the evening, though he had nine wives."
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Hadith 5040

Volume 4

English

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "I was threatened for the sake of Allah as no one else was, and I was harmed for the sake of Allah as no one else was. Thirty days and nights passed over me with no food for me or Bilal 1 that a living creature could eat, except what Bilal could conceal under his armpit."

[Narrated by Tirmidhi, who said: The meaning of this hadith is that when the Prophet (ﷺ) fled from Mecca with Bilal, the only food they had was what Bilal carried under his armpit.]

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Note 1

No food for me or Bilal, etc.

(1) His statement: "No food for me or Bilal, etc.": This indicates the journey was not the Hijrah to Medina, as Bilal was not with him then. It likely refers to his journey fleeing Mecca to Ta’if to seek protection from Abdul-Kulal, the leader of Ta’if, from the disbelievers of Mecca to deliver his Lord’s message. The children there pelted him with stones, injuring his heels. Zayd ibn Harithah was with him, and he suffered great thirst. Allah sent a cloud with rain, and Jibril came with the Angel of the Mountains, offering to destroy them. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "No, for I hope from their descendants those who will worship Allah alone." There is a detailed story about this. (As stated in Al-Luma'at)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله : ومالي ولبلال طعام إلخ : أفاد بقوله هذا أن الخروج غير الهجرة إلى المدينة؛ لأنه لم يكن له معه بلال فيها، فلعل المراد خروجه هاربا من مكة في ابتداء أمره إلى الطائف إلى عبد كلال - بضم الكاف مخففا - رئيس أهل الطائف؛ ليحميه من كفار مكة حتى يؤدي رسالة ربه، فسلط عليه صبيانه فرموه بالحجارة حتى رموا كعبيه ، وكان معه زيد بن حارثة، فعطش عطشا شديدا، فأرسل إليه سحابة ماطرة، فنزل جبريل بملك الجبال ليأذن له في هلاكهم ، فقال : لا ، فإني أرجو أن يخرج من أصلابهم من يذكر الله بالتوحيد». وفيه قصة. كذا في «اللمعات».

Hadith 5041

Volume 4

English

Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was not fond of three worldly things: food, women, and perfume. He attained two and did not attain one. He attained women and perfume but did not attain food.
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Hadith 5042

Volume 4

English

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Perfume and women were made dear to me, and my comfort was placed in prayer."
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Commentary and footnotes (1)

Note 1

احمد، نسائی، اور ابن جوزی رحمۃ اللہ علیہ نے حضور کے ارشاد ”حُبّب الىّ“ کے بعد ”من الدنيا“ (دنیا میں سے) کا اضافہ کیا ہے۔