English
Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrated that when the Prophet (ﷺ) passed by Al-Hijr, he said: “Do not enter 1 the dwellings of those who wronged themselves unless you are weeping, lest what befell them befalls you.” Then he covered his head and hastened his pace until he crossed the valley.
Possible references (unverified, pending editorial review)
- Candidate: Sahih al-Bukhari 4419 (unverified) 97% confidence
- Candidate: Sahih Muslim 2980b (unverified) 88% confidence
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Commentary and footnotes (2)
Note 1
(1) His statement: “Do not enter the dwellings of those who wronged themselves, etc.”: This alerts the Prophet’s community that places have an effect from Allah relative to their inhabitants, as a trial or a blessing, just as times do, like seasons of obedience and hours of acceptance. This is supported by the narration: “In your days, Allah has breezes, so expose yourselves to them.” It was previously mentioned that the most beloved places to Allah are mosques, and the most despised are markets. Similarly, the company of the righteous and the wicked has an effect, as indicated by narrations and the legacy of the righteous. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)
Note 1
(۱) قوله: لا تدخلوا مساكن الذين ظلموا أنفسهم إلخ فيه تنبيه نبيه على أن الأماكن لها تأثير من عند الله تعالى بالنسبة إلى سكانها محنة ومنحة، كما في الأزمنة من موسم الطاعات وساعات الإجابة، ومنه ما روي أن الله في أيام دهركم نفحات، ألا فتعرضوا لها. وقد تقدم أن أحب البلاد إلى الله المساجد، وأبغضها إليه الأسواق، ونظير ذلك تأثير صحبة الأخيار والأشرار، على ما ورد به الأخبار وآثار الأبرار. كذا في «المرقاة».