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Ahaadeeth that are popular, widespread and weak (Part 1)

Hadeeth, Science of Hadeeth, Uncategorized January 29, 2012 Leave a comment

Bismillahi Wal hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillahi

Ammaa Ba’d

Indeed the people of Hadeeth of the past used to concern themselves with collecting, preserving, memorizing and familiarizing themselves with the ahadeeth of the messenger – Sallallahu alaihi was Salam. They would gather the asaaneed (chains of narration for one hadeeth) and study the various versions of the hadeeth and the connection between the chains of narration, with a view to analysing errors of the various versions.

From their methodology in hadeeth is that they would memorise ahaadeeth that they knew to be weak for the purposes of ‘i’tibaar’ (that is for the purpose of comparing those narrations with other than them, and also if the hadeeth is weak but they come across other chains of transmission then those weak narrations may be strengthened by way of those chains (as long as the weakness is not severe).

One reason they would memorise weak Ahaadeeth is ‘lil ma’rifati’ (that is to become aquainted with them)

Imaam Khateebul Baghdaadi mentions in Al Jaami’ li akhlaaqir Raawi wa adaabis saami’ 2/192:

“As for the ahaadeeth of weak narrators and those who we do not rely upon their narrations, then they are written down that one may be acquainted with them and so that they will not be exchanged with (and be confused by) the ahaadeeth of the trustworthy narrators and that one may compare and judge them with the narrations of others.”

Al Imaam Ibn Rajab mentions in his explanation of ‘Illal At Tirmidhi (1/130 Noorudeen ‘itr Print) a narration of Muhammad Ibn Raafi’ An Naisaaboori who said:

“I saw Ahmad (the Imaam) in front of yazeed Ibn Haroon and in his hand was a book of Zuhair narrating from Jaabir Al Ju’fee (a well known weak narrator) and he was copying it so i said: “Oh Abaa Abdillah! you have prohibited us from narrating from Jaabir yet you write his ahaadeeth?! so he responded: “I know him!” (That is i am awre of his state)

Similarly he said about the weak narrator Ubaidillah Al Wasaafi: “Indeed I write his hadeeth to be acquainted with them”

Thus in an attempt to follow the path of ahlul hadeeth in that regard I start this series of popular ahaadeeth da’eefah lil ma’rifah. Wa Billahit Tawfeeq.

1. “The differing of my Ummah is a mercy”

Ruling: ‘The hadeeth has no origin’

Ibn Hazm mentions in Ihkaamul ahkaam 2/61:

“It is not a hadeeth!”

Shaikh Al Albaani mentions in Ad Da’eefah (1/141):

“It has no origin”

Shaikh muqbil mentions about the hadeeth in ‘Al Muqtarah (P9):

“It has no Sanad (chain of narration) and it is not established upon the prophet”

2. “If affairs become difficult for you then turn to the inhabitants of the graves”

Ruling: Fabricated

Shaikhul Islaam mentions in Majmoo’ul fataawaa 1/356:

“It is a lie fabricated upon the prophet by consensus of those well aquainted with hadeeth”

3. “If you see a man being regular in the masjid then bear witness to his Imaan”

Ruling: Weak

(Collected by Ahmad (11651) and Tirmidhi (2750) and Ibn Maajah (806))

In its Isnaad is Darraaj Ibn Sam’aan Abu Samh: Imaanudh Dhahabee said :

“Darraj is plentiful in manaakeer” (A narration wherein a weak narrator opposes trustworthy narration)

Imaam Ahmad said about him: “His ahaadeeth are Manaakeer”

See Tahdheebut Tahdheeb (3/186)

4. “My companions are like stars, any which one of them you follow you will be guided”

Ruling: Fabricated

(Collected by Ibn Abdil Barr in Jaami’ul bayaanul Ilm 9″/91) “In its chain of narration is Sallaam ibn Sulaimaan there is consensus upon him being weak”

Ibn Kharaash mentioned: “Khadhaab!” (He is a liar!)

Ibn Hibbaan mentioned: “He has narrated fabricated Ahaadeeth”

The hadeeth is declared Baatil (false) By

Shaikh Al Albaani in ‘Da’eefah (58), Ibn Hajr in At Talkhees Al Habeer (4/190) and Ibnil Jawzi in ‘Al ‘Illal Al Mutanaahiyah (1/283)

5. “Seek knowledge even if it is in China”

Ruling: False

(Collected by Ibn ‘Adee in Al Kaamil Fid Dhu’afaa (5/188)

In its chain Al Hasan Ibn ‘Atiyah who was declared Weak by Ibu Haatim Ar Raazi

Similarly in its chain is Tareef ibn Sulaimaan: Imaamul Bukhaari said about him “Mumkar in Hadeeth”

Ibn Hibban mentions in ‘Al Majrooheen’: “This hadeeth is Baatil (False) it has no origin”

6. “Work for your dunya as though you will live forever, and work for your hereafer as though you will die tomorrow”

Ruling: The hadeeth has no Origin

Shaikh Al Albaani mentions in ‘Da’eefah (8): “It has no origin even though it has become popular upon the tongues in recent times”

7. “Be plentiful in remembering Allah until it is said of you Majnoon (deranged)”

Ruling: Weak

(Collected by ahmad (11673) and in its chain is Darraaj ibn Sam’aan who is weak the hadeeth has been declared weak by Al Haithame, Al Albaani, Shaikh Muqbil and others)

8. “I am the most elequent of any who speak with (the letter) Daad (i.e. the arabic language)”

Ruling: No origin

Imaam ibn Katheer mentioned: in his tafseer (1/54) “It has no origin though its meaning is correct”

9. “Read ‘Yaaseen’ over your dead”

Ruling: Weak

(Collected by Ahmad (20301) Abu Dawood (3121) Ibn Maajah (1448))

The hadeeth has three defects:

1. ‘Jahaalah’ (The unknown state of a narrator) namely Abu Uthmaan

2. The ‘Jahaalah’ of his father

3. ‘Al Idtiraab’ (Uncertainty in the manner in which the chains of narration have occured, leading to inability to establish the hadeeth)

10. “The most hated of the halaal affairs to Allah is Divorce”

Ruling: Weak

(Collected by Abu Daawood (2176,2177) Ibn Maajah (2018) Al Haakim (2853))

The hadeeth is declared ‘Mursal’ which is when a taabi’ee attributes a hadeeth to the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam – which necessitates a break in the chain since none of the successors met the Messenger – Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam – that is of course if one is unable to establish that the missing narrator is a companion or another successor, thus it is declared weak

Wallahu A’lam

Abu Hakeem

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Fundamentals in the Manhaj of the Salaf (Part 2)

Manhaj, Uncategorized January 29, 2012 Leave a comment

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillahi

Ammaa Ba’d:

The term ‘Salaf’ and its usage

For the one who is familiar with the classical works of the Imaams of this Ummah the term ‘Salaf’ may not be a new entity. It is, unfortunately, new to those who do not have that familiarity, so we mention here a small portion of the usage of the term in the Book, the Sunnah and within the various sources of the deen, that it may become clear that it is nothing new, and that the only new affair, is ignorance of it.

‘Salaf’ in the Qur’aan

The term being used in reference to a past affair

Allah the most high states:

{وَلَا تَنْكِحُوا مَا نَكَحَ آبَاؤُكُمْ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ إِلَّا مَا قَدْ سَلَفَ}

“Do not marry the women your fathers have married except that which has ‘Salaf’ (past)
(Suratul Nisaa Vs 22)

{فَمَنْ جَاءَهُ مَوْعِظَةٌ مِنْ رَبِّهِ فَانْتَهَى فَلَهُ مَا سَلَفَ}

“Whoever come to them an admonition from their lord (concerning Interest) and desists) then to him is what has ‘Salaf’ (past) and his affair is with Allah
(Suratul Baqarah Vs 275)

The term being used in relation to a group of people

{فَجَعَلْنَاهُمْ سَلَفًا وَمَثَلًا لِلْآخِرِينَ}

“So we made them a ‘Salaf’ (precedent) and an example to later generations”
(Suratuz Zukhruf Vs 56)

Salaf in the Sunnah

No doubt from the clearest of the texts of the sunnah mentioning the term salaf is an authentic hadeeth wherein the prophet – Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam – referred to himself as a blessed salaf for his daughter and – it follows – the rest of the Ummah in general

The messenger – Sallallahu alaihi was Sallam while he was ill prior to him passing away, Fatimah His daughter – Radhiyallahu anhaa – came to his bedside and the messenger of Allah whispered to her twice. When he did so in the first instance she began to weep, then when he whispered on the second occasion she began to laugh. Aisha – Radhiyallahu anhaa asked her about that and Fatima refused to divulge the secret that messenger gave to her that brought about this weeping and laughter. After the death of the messenger – Sallallahu alahi Was Salam she informed her that now I will inform you so she said:

« أَنَّ جِبْرِيلَ كَانَ يُعَارِضُهُ الْقُرْآنَ فِى كُلِّ سَنَةٍ مَرَّةً وَإِنَّهُ عَارَضَهُ الآنَ مَرَّتَيْنِ وَإِنِّى لاَ أُرَى الأَجَلَ إِلاَّ قَدِ اقْتَرَبَ فَاتَّقِى اللَّهَ وَاصْبِرِى فَإِنَّهُ

«نِعْمَ السَّلَف أَنَا لَكِ »

The messenger – Sallallahu alaihi wa Salam – said: Indeed Jibreel used to listen to my recitation of the Qur’aan once a year, and he has now (i.e. this year) done so twice, and i do not see except that my appointed time is close, so fear Allah and be patient for indeed I am a blessed ‘salaf’ (Predecessor) for you”

(Collected by Bukhaari (5928) and Muslim (2450))

She explained to her that this was what caused her to weep in the first instance and that the Messenger – Sallallahu Alaihi was Salam then informed her that she would be the leader of the female believers or the leader of women of this Ummah, and so she laughed.

Thus here we see the Messenger refering to himself as a ‘Salaf’ thus just as one refers to himself as ‘Sunni’ (follower of the Sunnah) the muslim likewise refers to himself as ‘Salafi’ (follower of the Salaf) and what a blessed ascription!

Examples of early scholars refering to other scholars as being ‘Salafi’

Indeed those familiar with the statements and writings of the people of knowledge past and present will know that they find no problem using this term in praise of scholars who proceeded them. The following are some examples of this:

1. Muhammad Ibn Khalaf Ibn Hayyaan (died 306H)

He mentions in his book ‘Akhbaarul Qudhaah’ P.342:

“And they say that Isma’eel Ibn Hamaad Ibn Abi Haneefah was a true Salafi…”

the statement “And they say…” indicates that it was being used by scholars before his time.

2. Umar Ibn Abdil Azeez ibn Abi Jaraadah (died 660H)

He mentions in his book ‘Bughyatut Talab fee taareekhi Halab’ (10/4565) narrating from his shaikh Ibnil Hanbali concerning the biography of Abil Fath Ar Roohaawi:

“He was a good shaikh, a man of religion and worship, one upon the way of Imaam Ash Shaafie and a ‘Salafi’!”

3.Imaamudh Dhahabee (Died 748H) mentions this in praise of a number of scholars in a number of his books, from that:

His book ‘Tadhkiratul Hufaadh’ 4/149:

Under the biography of Imaam Ibn Salaah (4/149):

“He was a ‘Salafi’ having good sound belief..”

In his book Siyar A’laamin Nubalaa:

He mentions under the biography of Imaamul Fasawi (13/183):

“I do not know that Ya’qoob al Fasawi was anything but ‘Salafi’, he authored a small book concerning the Sunnah (meaning here belief)”

Under the biography of Uthmaan Ibn Khurrazaadh (13/380):

“that which a haafidh needs to be God fearing, Intelligent, a grammarian, a linguist, one who purifies his own soul, one who is modest, (and) a ‘Salafi’…!

Under the biography of Al Imaamud Daaraqtni (16/457)

He mentions concerning him: “..The man never entered into theoretical speech nor argumentation neither did he delve into that, rather he was a ‘Salafi’

He mentions concerning Ibnil Majd (23/118):

“He wrote much, he collected and authored, he excelled in (the knowledge of) Hadeeth, He was Thiqqah (trustworthy) strong, Intellegent, A ‘Salafi’, Pious..”

Al Haafidh Ibn Hajr (852H) mentions in Lisaanul Meezaan (5/348) concerning Imaam Muhammad ibnil Qaasim Ibn Sufyaan:

“..He has (authored) an Ahkaamil Qur’aan, (a book concerning the virtues of Imaam Maalik, and he also narrates from him and (A book concerning) the rites (of Hajj), (a book concerning weak positions in jurisprudence and other than that and he was ‘salafi’ in Madhhab..”

Imaamus Suyooti (911H) mentions under the biography of Imaam In Salaah in ‘Tabaqaatul Hufaadh P503:

“he was from the great scholars of the deen one of the noble ones in his era, in Tafseer, and hadeeth , Fiqh and he contributed to many sciences, he was very well versed in the fundamentals of the religion and its subsidury affairs, he is used as a (noble) example, he was ‘Salafi’, Abstained from the dunya, of sound aqeedah and possesed many excellent traits…”

The usage of the term ‘Salafiyah’ as a path, methodology, and body of principles in the writings of the earlier scholars

Imaam As Safdi (764H) mention in the biography of Imaam Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Ahmad An Naysaaboori the statement of Imaam Haakim (the author of the ‘Mustadrak’):

“He was from the righteous, those firmly established upon the path of ‘Salafiyah”

(Al Waafi Wal Wafayaat (2/55 Ar Risaalah print)

Al Imaam Ibn Katheer (774H) mentions in ‘Al Bidaayah wan Nihaayah’ when speaking about Imaam Fathud deen Ibn Sayyidin Naas:

” He has ‘Al Aqeedatus Salafeeyah’ authored from ayaat (of the Qur’aan), citations, narrations and prophetic traditions”

Imaam Muhammad ibn Ismaa’eel As San’aani (852H) mentions in Subulus Salaam (4/145):

“..but this has been supported by narrations of ‘salafeyah’ from the companions”

The statements regarding this from Shaikhul Islaam and his student Ibnil Qayyim are too numerous to mention

As far as this coming from our contempory scholars then I will mention one example from Shaikh Muhammad Ibn Saalih Al Uthaimeen who mentions in ‘Ad Diyaaul Laami’ Minal Khutabil Jawaami’ (P170 risaalah print)

“..and this position was chosen by, from the later day scholars, our Shaikh, The Salafi, The Athari, Abu Abdillah Abdul ‘Azeez Ibn Baaz”

Thus we see the ascription to salafiyah is not a new affair, rather that which is new is ignorance of it. Wallahul Must’aan

Was Sallallahu ‘Alaa Nabiyinaa Muhammad

Abu Hakeem

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The Reality of the Dunya and what remains of it

Hadeeth, Miscellaneous January 27, 2012 Leave a comment

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillah

Ammaa Ba’d:

Indeed the messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi was Salam – mentioned the reality of the dunya in many Ahaadeeth.

He informed us of the the fact that the dunya is of no value with Allah, in fact he likened it to the most despicable of affairs. Consider the following hadeeth:

Upon the authority of Dahaak ibn Sufyaan – Radhiyallahu Anhu – who said that the messenger of Allah – Sallallahu Alaihi wa Salam – said to him:” Oh Dahhaak! What is your food? He responded: “Oh Messenger of Allah! Meat and Milk! He said: “Then what happens to it? He said: it becomes that which you know! He said “Indeed Allah has made that which is excreted by the son of Aadam, as an example of the Dunya”

(Collected by Imaam Ahmad in hid ‘Musnad’ and declared ‘Hasan’ By Shaikh Al Albaani in Saheeh Jaami’us Sagheer (1739))

Upon the authority of Salmaan Al Faarisi – Radhiyallahu Anhu who said: A people came to the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu Alaihi was Salam and he said to them: “Do you have food? They responded ‘Yes!’ He said: “And do you have drink?” They replied ‘Yes!’ then he said: “And you choose and select it (ie your food)? They said : ‘Yes!’ he said: “And you cool it (i.e. your drink) they said Yes! He said “Indeed the outcome of the dunya is like the end result of both of them! (I.e human waste) One of you stands behind his house (After answering the call of nature) and holds his nose from the foul smell”

(Collected by Imaamut Tabaraani in ‘Mu’jamul Kabeer’ (6119) and declared ‘Saheeh by Shaikh Al Albaani in ‘Silsilatul Ahaadeethus Saheehah’ (382))

Thus just as one is meticulous about choosing and selecting his food, and cooling his beverage, the son of Aadam is the same with the affairs of his dunya, while the outcome of both are the same!

In fact the messenger – Sallallahu alaihi wa salam – likened the dunya to animal waste!

Upon the authority of Abu Sa’eed Al Khudhri Radhiyallahu ‘anhu who said: the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Sallam – stood on an occasion and addressed the people saying: “No! By Allah I do not fear for you Oh people except that which Allah brings forth for you from the glitter of the dunya” So a man said: “Oh Messenger of Allah! Does good bring about evil? So the Messenger of Allah remained silent for a period then he said: “What did you say?” So he said: “Does good bring about evil? So the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi was Salam said: “Indeed good does not bring about except good, but is it good? (Then he continued): “Every time the spring brings forth vegetation, there are livestock that die from it due to excessive over consumption or come near to death. Except for the one that eats greenery until its stomach is full, then it lies on its side looking at the sun, it defecates, urinates, regurgitates its food and continues chewing. Thus whosoever consumes wealth with its due right, then Allah will place blessings therein. While the one who consumes wealth without due right, then he is like the one that eats but does not become satisfied”

(Collected by Bukhaari (2842, 6432) and Muslim (2468))

Al Haafidh ibn Hajr mentions concerning the hadeeth: “In the hadeeth there are a number of amazing comparisons:

The first of them: Likening wealth and its increase with vegetation and its appearance and growth

Secondly: Resembling the one who is engrossed in gathering the dunya and its means with cattle engrossed in gather in consuming vegetation

Thirdly: Resembling the one who amounts it plentifully and stores it, with the worse type of animal as it relates to eating and filling his stomach

(Fathul Baari 11/248)

Not to mention the fact that the Messenger – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Salam – resembled the outcome of the dunya to that which is ultimately excreted by the same animal!

That which remains from the dunya

As far that which remains from the dunya then the prophet _Sallallahu Alaihi Was Salam informed us of the following:

Upon the authority of Ibn Umar – Radhiyallahu Anhu – said: “We were sitting with the Prophet – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Salam and the sun was upon Qu’ayqi’aan (A well-known mountain in Makkah) after asr (i.e. descending to set) so he said: The lifespan of your Ummah in comparison to the lifespan of the previous nations is not except like that which remains of the rest of this day in comparison to that which has past of it”

(Collected by Ahmad in his Musnad 2/114 and its isnaad is declared ‘Saheeh’ By Shaikh Ahmad Shaakir)

Upon the authority of Ibn Mas’ood – Radhiyallahu anhu – who said the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Salam said: “Indeed Allah has made the lifespan of the dunya short, and that which remains of it, is a small portion of something short. The example of that which remains of it is like a small pond that has had the best of its water consumed and nothing remains of it but muddy dregs”

(Collected by Haakim (7904) and declared ‘Saheeh’ by shaikh Al Albaani in As Saheehah (1625))

May Allah grant us aid in that which remains for each individual from among us of it.

Wa Sallallahu Alaa Nabeyyinaa Muhammad

Abu Hakeem

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The Prohibition against asking for punishment in the Dunya

Miscellaneous, Worship January 16, 2012 Leave a comment

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillahi

Ammaa Ba’d:

I was recently asked about this topic and thought i would share the hadeeth and its subject matter with you.

Upon the authority of Anas ibn Maalik – Radhiyallahu ‘Anhu who said that the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi was Salam visited a man from the Muslims who had become slim and weak and resemblant to a newborn chick (due to an illness). So the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Sallam said to him: “Have you been supplicating for anything or asking him (Allah) for anything? so he said yes! i have been saying: “Oh Allah whatever you were going to punish me with in the hereafter, then give me my punishment in the life of this world” so the Messenger of Allah – Sallallhu Alaihi Was Sallam said: “Subhaanallah! You would not withstand that! (or he said) you would not be able! Would it not have been better for you to say “Oh Allah give me good in the dunya, and good in the hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire” then he made dua to Allah for him and Allah cured him”

(Saheeh Muslim 2688)

Wallahu A’lam

Abu Hakeem

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Fundamentals in the Manhaj of the Salaf (Part 1)

Manhaj January 15, 2012 Leave a comment

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillahi

Ammaa Ba’d:

Indeed from the most important of the branches of our deen is that which is related to its foundations and its fundamental (Usool)

Since the scholars mention that the definition of ‘Usool’ (Foundations/fundamentals/roots) is that it is the plural of ‘Asl’ which is defined as ‘that which has other than it, built upon it’.

Thus when we speaking about the usool of the deen we are addressing an issue that the whole deen is built upon thus it forms the foundation of that which in the heart of the muslim.

Manhaj

The term ‘Manhaj’ (also minhaaj, translated Methodology) is the clear-cut path laid down for the muslim, by way of which one understands all aspects of the religion and implements them, not in accordance with his own understanding, but in accordance with this pristine crystal clear methodology. Thus the methodology is a path that is followed in the implementation and understanding of all aspects of the religion, the framework by way of which we approach applying the deen.

Minhaaj in the Qur’an

Allah the most high mentions:

{ لِكُلٍّ جَعَلْنَا مِنْكُمْ شِرْعَةً وَمِنْهَاجًا }

“To each among you we have prescribed a law and a clear way (minhaaj)”

(Suratul Maa’idah Vs 48)

Ibn Abbas – Radhiyallahu anhumaa mentioned: “a Way and a path”

Here we see Allah the most high informs us that every nation was given a law and was given a clear path to follow. The manhaj of this Ummah is the Manhaj of its Salaf.

What is the ‘Salaf’ and ‘Salafiyyah’?

The Salaf linguistically refers to that which has passed or those who have preceded you from your forefathers.

The great scholar of the arabic language Ibn Faaris mentions in definition of the arabic term ‘Salaf’

“Anyone who has preceded you from you forefathers and relatives, then they are your salaf. Its plural is ‘Sullaaf’ and ‘Aslaaf’..”

(Mu’jam Maqaayeesil Lughah 3/95)

When the term is coupled with the term ‘Saalih’ then it is a reference to a particular group of people and they are the first three generations of righteous Imaams of Guidance (i.e. 1. The Sahaabah (Companions of the messenger of Allah. 2. The Taabi’een (successors of the companions and 3. The Atbaa’ut Taabieen (successors of he successors of the Companions)

This is who we mean when we say Salaf and it is their way that is the embodiment of this ummah’s clear pristine methodology

Imaamus Safaarini mentions In Lawaami’ul Anwaar 1/20

المراد بمذهب السلف ما كان عليه الصحابة الكرام – رضوان الله عليهم – وأعيان التابعين لهم بإحسان وأتباعهم وأئمة الدين ممن شهد له بالإمامة ، وعرف عظم شأنه في الدين ، وتلقى الناس كلامهم خلف عن سلف ، دون من رمي ببدعة ، أو شهر بلقب غير مرضي مثل الخوارج والروافض والقدرية والمرجئة والجبرية والجهمية والمعتزلة والكرامية

“The intend behind the ‘Way of the Salaf’ is that which the Noble companions were upon – May Allah be pleased with them – and individuals from those who succeeded them upon righteousness, and their successors, and the great Imaams of the religion those who have had witness borne for (them and) their Imaamate. (Individuals) whose great station in the religion is (well) known. Those whose statements are accepted generation after generation…”

Hence Salafiyah is ‘True’ orthordox Islaam manifest in clear principles supporting its tenets, and even though this is the case, shaytaan still attempts, by way of his callers from among mankind, to create confusion in the minds of the sincere concerning this noble methodology, even though its proponents propagate it diligently day and night.

Thus the intend behind this most important series of posts is to attempt to simplify these usool in bitesize pieces that they may be stepping-stones for those who wish to be upon clarity in regards to the affair.

Wallahu A’lam

Wa Sallallahu ‘Alaa Nabiyinaa Muhammad

Abu Hakeem

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From the Bliss of Jannah!

Uncategorized January 11, 2012 Leave a comment

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillahi

Ammaa Ba’d:

Indeed from the belief of Ahlus Sunnati Wal Jamaa’ah is the belief in the presence of the Jannah and the hellfire.

Imaamut Tahaawi Mentions in his Aqeedatut Tahaawiyah:

“..and (we believe) that Jannah and the Naar (Hellfire) are both created (ie and existing) they will never come to an end or cease to exist”

And indeed from the greatest of the things that will encourage the servant with righteous action is his focusing on pleasing His lord and desire that which he has prepared for his righteous servants, His Good Pleasure and his Jannah.

Here then is something of that which Allah has prepared for his servants in Jannah, hoping that it brings benefit to the believers

Nothing in Jannah is the same as in this world

Upon the authority of Abu Hurairah

“I have prepared for my righteous servants, that which no eye has seen and no ear has heard and it has not occurred to the heart of anyone”

(Collected by Bukhaari and Muslim)

Ibn Abbas mentioned concerning the statement of Allah:

“And give glad tidings to those who believe and do righteous good deeds that for them will be gardens beneath which rivers flow. Every time they will be provided with a fruit therefrom, they will say this is what we were provided with before, and they will be given things in resemblance, and they will have therein purified spouses and they will abide therein forever”

(Suratul Baqarah Vs 25)

Concerning the statement “..they will be given things in resemblance” Ibn Abbaas mentioned:

“..Nothing from the things of this world that are in Jannah are the same, except in Name”

(Collected By Imaam Ibn Jareer At Tabari in his tafseer 1/392)

They will be youthful without bodily hair or beards

Upon the authority of Abu Hurairah – Radhiyallahu anhu – who said the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alahi Was Salam said: “Indeed the people of Jannah will not have bodily hair or beards, and they will have (Natural) Kuhl on their eyes. Their youth will never end and their garments will never wear out”

(Collected by At Tirmidhi (2539) and declared ‘Saheeh’ By shaikh Al Albaani in Saheeh At Targheeb)

They will have the characteristics of prophets

Upon the authority of Al Miqdaam who said the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi was Salam said: ” There is no one that dies as a miscarried fetus or an elderly person – and all people are between these (two) – except that he will be raised thirty three years old. If he is from the people of Jannah (then) he will be upon the stature of Aadam, (will have) the form of Yusuf and (will have) the heart of Ayoob, and whosoever is from the people of the fire then he will be enormous and tremendous in size like mountains”

(Collected by Baihaqi and declared Hasan By Shaikh Al Albaani In ‘Saheeh targheeb’ (3701)

The servants of the people of Jannah

Upon the authority of Abdullah ibn Amr who said: “Indeed the lowest of the people of Jannah in Station will have a thousand servants busily serving him. Each servant will be carrying out a duty different from the other then he recited the Ayah “If you were to see them you would consider them scattered pearls (Suratul Insaan Vs 19)”

(Collected by Ibn Jareer At Tabari and declared ‘Saheeh’ in saheeh Targheeb (3705))

The Seas of Jannah

Upon the authority of hakeem Ibn Mu’aawiyah Al Qushairi from his father who said i heard the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam say:”In Jannah there is an Ocean of Water, an Ocean of Milk, An Ocean of Honey and an Ocean of Wine, then the rivers (of Jannah) emanate from them.”

(Collected by Ibn Hibbaan (2623 – Mawaarid) and Tirmidhi (2574) and declared ‘Hasan’ by Shaikh Al Abaani in ‘Saheeh At targheeb’  (3722))

The nature of the rivers in Jannah

Upon the authority of Anas ibn maalik who said: “Perhaps you presume that the rivers of Jannah are entrenched into the earth (ie as worldly rivers are), No! By Allah Verily they Flow upon the surface of the ground, One of its banks is made of pearl and the other is made of Ruby, its soil is made of Adhfar Musk so i said: “what is adhfar? he said: ” pure and unmixed”

(Collected by By Ibn Abi Dunya and declared ‘Saheeh’ By shaikh Al Albaani in ‘As Saheehah’ (2513))

The Trees of Jannah

Upon the authority of Abi Sa’eed Al Khudhri – Radhiyallahu Anhu who said the messenger of Allah – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Salam Said: “Indeed in Jannah there is a tree, the like of which a proficient, skillful, fast rider will journey for a hundred years and not cross it”

(Collected by Bukhaari and Muslim)

Upon the authority of Abu Hurairah who said that the messenger – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Salam said: “There is no tree in Jannah except that its trunk is made of Gold”

(Collected by At Tirmidhi and declared ‘Saheeh’ By Shaikh Al Albaani in Saheeh At Targheeb 3732)

Ibn Hibbaan collects a hadeeth that mentions that a Jewish Man approached the prophet and said: ” Oh Abul Qaasim! Do you not claim that the people of Jannah will eat in Jannah and drink? So he said: “Yes! by he in whose hands is the soul of Muhammad! Indeed one of them will be given the strength of one hundred men for eating, drinking and sexual relations” he (The man) said: But the one who eats and drinks needs to answer to the call of nature, but there will be nothing harmful (or unpleasant) in Jannah! so he replied: “Answering the call of nature for one of them will be through perspiration that will exit their skins with the fragrance of musk, then their stomachs will be emptied (and become lean)

(Collected by Ahmad and Nasaa’ie and declared ‘Saheeh’ by Shaikh Al Albaani in ‘Saheeh Targheeb’ 3739)

Upon the authority of Sulaim Ibn Aamir who said:”The companions of the messenger of Allah used to say: “Indeed Allah used to benefit us by way of the Bedouin Arabs and their questions. A Bedouin approached one day and said: “Oh Messenger of Allah! Indeed Allah has mentioned a harmful tree in Jannah, but i did not percieve that there would be in Jannah a tree that could be harmful to its possessor? The Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi wa Salam said: “And what is it? he said “the ‘Sidr’ (Lote) tree for it has harmful thorns” The Messenger – Sallallahu alaihi was Salam Said: “Didnt Allah say: “(They will be) among thornless lote trees” (Al Waaqi’ah 28)? Allah will remove their thorns and will put in the place of each thorn, fruits, it will indeed produce fruits.(Each) fruit will blossom having seventy two colours of different flavours, and no colour will resemble the other”

(Collected by Ibn Abi Dunya and declared ‘Saheeh’ By Shaikh Al Albaani in ‘Saheeh Targheeb’ 3742)

And if they desire children!…

Upon the authority of Abu Sa’eed Al Khudri – Radhiyallahu ‘Anhu – who said that the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Salam said: “If the believer desires a child in Jannah, then pregnancy, child birth and the child coming of age occurs in an hour (or in a short period) and the child is just as they desire!

(Collected by Ahmad (11079)  and Tirmidhi (2563) and declared ‘Saheeh’ By Shaikh Al Albaani in ‘Saheeh Sunanit Tirmidhi’ (2077))

The Singing of Jannah!

Upon the authority of Abu Huraira who said: “Indeed in Jannah there is a River the length of Jannah, along both of its banks there are maidens, standing facing each other, they will sing in the most beautiful voice the creation has heard, to the extent that they will not believe that there is a pleasure (In Jannah) like it. So we said: “Oh Abu Hurairah! What is that singing? “If Allah wills it will be ‘Tasbeeh’ (Saying ‘Subhanallah’), Tahmeed (saying Al Hamdullillah), glorifying and praising the Lord – Exalted and praised be he”

(Collected by Baihaqi and declared ‘Saheeh’ By Shaikh Naasir in ‘Saheeh Targheeb’ 3751)

The riding beasts of Jannah!

Upon the authority of Abu Ayoob -Radhiyallahu ‘Anhu – Who said: A bedouin arab came to the Messenger – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Salam and said: “Oh Messenger of Allah! Indeed i love Horses! will there be horses in Jannah? The Messenger of Allah Said: “If you enter Jannah a horse made of ruby with two wings will be brought to you and you will be carried upon it and it will fly with you(in Jannah) wherever you wish!”

(Collected by At Tirmidhi and declared ‘Saheeh Li Ghairihi’ by Shaikh Albaani in ‘Saheeh Targheeb’ (3757)

Upon the authority of Sulaimaan ibn Buraidah from his father who said: That a man asked the prophet – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam – and said: “Are there horses in Jannah? So the prophet – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Salam said: “If Allah enters you into Jannah Then you not wish to be brought a Stallion made of red ruby that will fly with you wherever you wish, except that it will occur!” So (another) man asked “Oh Messenger of Allah! are there any Camels in Jannah? but he didnt respond to him with that which he said to his companion (ie the first questioner) He said: “If Allah enters you into Jannah then you will have whatever your soul desires and whatever delights your eye!”

(Collected by At Tirmidhi and declared ‘Hasan Li Ghairihi’ by Shaikh Albaani in ‘Saheeh Targheeb’ (3756)

Oh Allah enter us into Jannah and save us from your anger and the fire!

Wa Sallallahu Alaa nabiyinaa Muhammad Wa ‘alaa aalihi wa Sahbihi Ajma’een

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The Description of the Worldly Women in Jannah

Aqeedah, Women's Issues January 9, 2012 1 Comment

Bismillahi Wal hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘alaa Rasoolillahi

Ammaa Ba’d:

The following are some text related to the women of Jannah, and I intend by the women of Jannah here, the women from the women of the Dunya who were successful in making it to Jannah. Since from the texts of the Book and the Sunnah, we understand that the women of Jannah are of two main types, The women of the Dunya who were rewarded with Jannah (From Mankind and the Jinn), and: The Hoorul Een who have never been in the dunya but were created in Jannah for Jannah.

It should also be Known that from the worldly women who are rewarded with Jannah there are those who are superior to the Hoorul Een.

The Messenger – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Salam said: “The best women of Jannah are four Khadeejah Binti Khuwailid, Faatimah Binti Muhammad, Maryam Binti ‘Imraan and Aasiyah Binti Mazaahim the wife of Pharoah.. )

(Collected by Imaam Haakim in his ‘Mustadrak’ (3836) and its chain is declared ‘Saheeh’ By Shaikh Al Albaani in Silsilatul Ahaadeethis Saheehah (1508))

Indeed from the scholars are those who held that the women of Jannah who were in this world and earned Jannah are all better than the Hoorul Een, since one was created in Jannah, while the other was rewarded with Jannah through their Imaan and righteous deeds and thus are superior.

Concerning the Hadeeth Imaamul Manaawi states:

“..he mentioned ‘.. Women of Ahlul Jannah’ and he didn’t (just) say ‘Women‘ which indicates that they are more virtuous than (even) the Hoor (Al Een), otherwise it would be believed that he (only) intended the women of this world..”

(Faydhul Qadeer 2/53)

So there are a number of characteristics mentioned concerning the women of Jannah who were women from the children of Aadam that were rewarded with Jannah after being in the dunyah.

From that:

1. Allah will purify them!

Allah the most high says:

“And give glad tidings to those who believe and do righteous good deeds that for them will be gardens beneath which rivers flow. Everytime they will be provided with a fruit therefrom they will say this is what we were provided with before and they will be given things in resemblance and they will have therein purified spouses and they will abide therein forever”

(Suratul Baqarah Vs 25)

Concerning the portion of the verse “..they will have therein purified spouses” Ibn Abbaas and Ibn Mas’ood said: “They will not have menses, neither will that defecate, urinate, break wind or have mucus.”

2. Allah will ‘recreate’ them!

Concerning the statement of Allah the most high:

“Verily we will create them of special creation, and will make them virgins, Loving and playful (with their husbands) of equal age”

(Suratul Waaqi’ah 35-37)

Concerning the statement in the  verse ‘..Verily we will create them of special creation..Imaam Ibn Katheer mentioned:

“That is, we will renew their creation in the hereafter after them being elderly (in the dunya) having white secretion in their eyes (due to old age). They will become virgins, young, elegant, beautiful and playful with their husbands”

(Tafseer Ibn Katheer 7/531)

Ibn Abbaas mentioned: “He (Allah) intends here, Adamiyaat (that is, women from the children of Aadam, since some held that the intent with the verse are the Hoorul ‘Een’)

That which brings clarity to this is the hadeeth of the messenger -Sallallahu Alaihi was Salam “Elderly women will not enter Jannah” Upon hearing this an elderly woman began to cry so the messenger of Allah said: “Inform her that on that day she will not be elderly rather she will be youthful For indeed Allah has said: “Verily we will create them of special creation..”

(Collected by At Tirmidhi and declared ‘Hasan’ by Shaikh Al Albaani in ‘Ghaayatul Maraam p215)

Concerning the statement: ‘Uruban..(Loving and playful (with their husbands)

Ibn Abbaas mentioned: “Passionate and emotional with their husbands and their husbands are passionate and emotional with them”

(Tafseer Ibn Katheer 7/533 – Darut Taiybah print)

3. They will be large Chested maidens

Concerning the statement of Allah

“Gardens and grapeyards, and young full breasted maidens of equal age..”
(Suratul Naba Vs 32-33)

Ibn Katheer mentions:” It was mentioned by Ibn Abbaas, Mujaahid and others concerning the statement of Allah: “Kawaa’iba Atraabaa ‘That is they will be Full breasted young maidens, due to the fact that they will be virgins, Loving and playful (with their husbands) of equal age (since the people of Jannah will be of one age) as has been clarified in (the explanation of) Suratul Waaqi’ah

(Tafseer ibn Katheer 8/308 (Dar Tayyibah Print))

4.They will have the most beautiful clear skin!

Upon the authority of Abu Huriaira who said the prophet – Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Was Salam Said (describing the beauty of women in Jannah): “..Her marrow is visible beneath her skin, and there are no bachelors in Paradise”

(Collected by Bukhaari and Muslim)

Concerning this description of her skin in the hadeeth Imaamul Iraaqi mentions in tarhu Tathreeb “..Her marrow is visible beneath her skin..” That is, from the extremely pure nature of her skin, one can see her marrow just as one can see the fine threads inside a very pure pearl..”

(Tarhu Tathreeb 9/226)

However this manifests, it will be beautiful!

5. They will continue to become more beautiful every friday….forever!

Upon the authority of Anas ibn Maalik who said that the Messenger of Allah  – Sallallahu alaihi wa Salam said: “Indeed in Jannah there is a market that will be attended (by the inhabitants of Jannah) every Jumu’ah, wherein a breeze will blow upon them from the north, it will blow in their faces and upon their garments and they will increase in good looks and beauty (due to it). They will return to their families who would also have become more good-looking and beautiful. Their families will say to them ‘By Allah! you have become more good-looking and beautiful since you have left us! and they will say back to them: ‘And you By Allah have become more good-looking and beautiful since we have left out!’

one version mentions at its end ‘..and that is every Jumu’ah’

(Collected by Muslim in his ‘Saheeh’)

6. Their beautiful fragrance

Upon the authority of Anas Ibn Maalik – Radhiyallahu ‘anhu – who said that the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam – Said: “..If a woman from the women of Jannah were to appear in this world, that which is between (the heavens and the earth) would be filled with her (beautiful) fragrance.

7. Their Brilliance!

Upon the authority of Anas Ibn Maalik – Radhiyallahu ‘anhu – who said that the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam – Said: “..If a woman from the women of Jannah were to appear in this world, that which is between (the heavens and the earth) would be filled with her (beautiful) fragrance. And they would illuminate that which is between the heavens and the earth..“

8. The brilliant beauty of their garments alone

The previous hadeeth continues..

“.. The scarf that is on her head is better than the world and that which is upon it!”

(Collected By Tirmidhi (1651) and declared ‘Saheeh’ by Shaikh Al Albaani in Saheeh Sunan At Tirmidhi)

And as some of the salaf said: “If this is her scarf (or shawl) then what about her!. Think of All the tremendous beauty that is present in our present world and know that one of her accessories alone is better than it all!

This is just a portion of that which has occurred concerning what is promised to her, that is not to mention all the other delights of Jannah that she will partake in alongside the men who enter.

Wallahu A’lam

Abu Hakeem Bilal

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A Beautiful Hadeeth but…

Family Related, Hadeeth, Science of Hadeeth, Women's Issues January 2, 2012 Leave a comment

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillahi

Ammaa Ba’d:

I was recently asked about the following hadeeth and what the scholars of hadeeth say about it, a beautiful narration but sadly…

It is mentioned that Asma bint al Yazeed approached the Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wassallam) and said:

I am a messenger for a group of females. All of them say a similar statement to mine, and they all are in agreement with my opinion. Indeed Allah has sent you to men and women, and we have believed in you and we follow you. We (females) are responsible for tending to the homes and we are the place where men fulfill their desires, in addition to carrying their children (during pregnancy). But the men are preferred over us due to the merits gained for attending the Friday congregational prayer, attending burial procedures and also fighting in the way of Allah. If they leave their homes, we protect their wealth and we also raise their children. (With this being the case) do we share in their great reward, oh Messenger of Allah (salallaahu ‘alaihi was sallam)?

Upon hearing this, the Prophet (salallaahu ‘alaihi was sallam) turned toward his male companions and said:

Have you ever heard a female inquiring about the affair of her religion in a better manner than this female?

The companions replied: Indeed we did not perceive a woman would be guided to such an affair , Oh Messenger of Allah (salallaahu ‘alaihi was sallam)!

The Prophet (salallaahu ‘alaihi was sallam) then replied to her: Return oh Asma, and inform the group of females that being a good wife to your husband, exerting yourself to please him, and making him pleased with you is equivalent (in reward) to all of what you have mentioned concerning the men!

So she turned away saying: La illaha illallah, Allahu Akbar, due to the joy she felt (after hearing the Prophet’s reply)”.

(Collected by Ibn ‘Asaakir in ‘Taareekh Damishq (2/609)

Excerpts from the comments of Shaikh Naasir around the Hadeeth

Shaikh Al Albaani mentions: ‘Da’eef (weak)‘: In its isnaad is Abu Sa’eed As Saahili Jubaili and have not been able to find anyone who deems him trustworthy…thus he is majhool Al Haal (his condition is unknown)

I also believe that there is a break in the chain between Muslim ibn Ubaid and (the Narrator of the hadeeth) Asmaa bint Yazeed because i have not seen anyone establish that he narrated from her. He narrated from Anas ibn Maalik and Abi Usaib and a group of taabi’een. And Anas died late and i believe abu usiab did too. The Shaikh then mentions another chain of Narration from Abu Haatim in ‘Taareekh Waasit’ p75 and from ‘Shu’abul Imaan of Imaam Baihaqi (6/420-421) containing this saahili in it/ Then a different versions with a weak Narrator Rishdeen ibn Kuraib in it who is also da’eef (weak)…

The Shaikh concludes thus that the Hadeeth is a weak one and is not established upon the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Salam nor its narrator Asmaa bint Yazeed – Radhiyallahu Anhaa

Wallahu A’lam

Abu Hakeem

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Striving For Ones Family

Children, Family Related, Women's Issues, Youth Related January 2, 2012 Leave a comment

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillahi

Ammaa Ba’d:

We Mentioned in a previous post, that Allah has placed reward in certain action related to ones family, and likewise in the correct utilisation of ones wealth. The following hadeeth is is an example of that.

Upon the authority of Ka’b ibn ‘Ujrah – Radhiyallahu Anhu – Who said:

“A man passed by the Prophet – Sallallahu alaihi Was Salam and the Companions of the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Salam saw his hardiness, striving and his briskness, so they said: Oh Messenger of Allah! If only this was ‘fee sabeelillah’ (In the way of Allah)! So the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Was Salam said: “If he has left out striving for his young son, then he is ‘fee sabeelillah’, and if he left out striving for his elderly parents, then he is fee sabeelillah, and if left out striving for the virtue and chastity of his own soul, then he is ‘fee sabeellillah’. But if he set out to be seen of the people, and to contend with others in mutual boasting then he is fee sabeelish Shaytaan! (In the path of Shaytaan!)“

(Collected by Imaamut Tabaraani in ‘Mu’jam Al Kabeer (282) and declared ‘Saheeh’ by Shaikh Al Albaani in ‘Saheehul Jaami’ (1428))

This then indicates the virtue of striving for certain family members, but there is great virtue in striving for ones family generally, as made clear by the following hadeeth:

Upon the authority of Al Hasan – Radhiyallahu ‘Anhu who said that the Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Was Salam Said:

“The most beloved of the worshippers to Allah, is he who is most beneficial to his family“

(Collected by Imaam Ahmad in ‘Az Zuhd’ and declared ‘Hasan’ by Shaikh Naasir in ‘Saheehul Jaami’ (172))

And indeed there are many ways one may benefit his or her family Wa Lillahil Hamd

Wallahu a’lam

Abu Hakeem

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Mankind and the dunya!

Family Related, Miscellaneous, Transactions January 1, 2012 Leave a comment

Bismillahi Wal Hamdullillah Was Salaatu Was Salaamu ‘Alaa Rasoolillahi

Ammaa Ba’d:

In the following hadeeth the Messenger informed us of the reality of Mankind and the dunya

Upon the authority of Abu Hurairah – Radhiyallahu ‘Anhu – that the Messenger – Sallallahu Alaihi Was Salam said:

“The example of the Son of Aadam and his wealth, his family and his actions is like a man who has three brothers or three companions. One of them says to him: ‘I am with you throughout your life but when you die, then I am not of you and you are not of me’ The other says to him i will be with you until you reach that tree (i.e. for a particular duration) then I am not of you and you are not of me. Then the last one says to him: ‘I will be with you during your life and after death‘

(Collected by Bazaar as occurs in ‘Kashful Astaar’ (3228) and declared ‘Hasanun Saheeh’ By Shaikh Al Albaani in ‘At Targheeb and At Tarheeb (4889))

Upon the authority of Anas ibn Maalik

“Ibn Aadam has three close companions. One companion says to him’ Whatever you spend is yours, and whatever you withold does not belong to you, this is his wealth. As for the (other) companion then he says ‘I am with you until you reach the king’s door, then i will leave you and return, that is his family and servants, as far as the (last) companion then he says: ‘I am with you wherever you enter or exit (i.e. wherever you go) those are his actions: So he (the son of aadam) responds: “And you were the most trivial of the three to me”

(Collected by Ibn Hibbaan (3098) and declared ‘Hasan Saheeh’ By Shaikh Al Albaani)

In one version of the hadeeth it mentions at the end: “..these is his actions, whether good or bad’ (collected by Imaamut Tabaraani in his ‘Mu’jamul Kabeer and declared ‘Hasan Saheeh’ by Shaikh Naasir in Saheeh At Targheeb (3231))

The intent behind the statement: “.. Whatever you spend is yours, and whatever you withold does not belong to you, this is his wealth” is made clearer in the following Hadeeth of Abdullah ibn Shakheer:

Upon the following Abdullah Ibn Shikheer who said: “When Allah revealed the verse:

“The Mutual rivalry for piling up of the worldly things diverts you”
(Suratut Takaathur:1)

The Messenger of Allah – Sallallahu ‘alaihi was Salam said: “Ibn Aadam says: “My wealth! My wealth! but do you possess from your wealth except that which you have eaten, and now it has been consumed, or what you have worn, now it is worn out or what you have given in charity and thus preserved it (i.e. for the hereafter).”

(Collected by Imaam Muslim in his ‘Saheeh’ (2958) (Fu’aad Abdul Baaqi print))

Since ones worldly possessions are with mankind for a time, ones true possessions are his possessions in the hereafter.Similarly we see in it the reality of most of mankind as it relates to his actions, this occurs in the statement of the son of Aadam at the end of the first Hadeeth, ‘..and you were the most trivial of the three to me’. That is most people’s main concern is with their family and their wealth alone,  often times to the detriment of the thing that will benefit them the most in the hereafter, their actions. Though from the mercy of Allah, is that he has placed many a good deed in our families and our wealth, for those who wish to capitalise.

Wallahu Waliyut Tawfeeq

Abu Hakeem

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