This week, we will review the seventh hadith of the forty hadith of An-nawawih. For the past review, see here


Hadith 7 states:

عَنْ أَبِي رُقَيَّةَ تَمِيمِ بْنِ أَوْسٍ الدَّارِيِّ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ: "الدِّينُ النَّصِيحَةُ". قُلْنَا: لِمَنْ؟ قَالَ: "لِلَّهِ، وَلِكِتَابِهِ، وَلِرَسُولِهِ، وَلِأَئِمَّةِ الْمُسْلِمِينَ وَعَامَّتِهِمْ". [رَوَاهُ مُسْلِمٌ]

On the authority of Abu Ruqayyah Tamim bin Aus ad-Dari, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "The religion is sincerity." We said: "To whom?" He said: "To Allah, His Book, His Messenger, and to the leaders of the Muslims and their common folk." [Reported by Muslim]

This hadith highlights the importance of sincerity in religion. It emphasizes that the foundation of the religion is based on sincerity and good intentions. The Prophet (peace be upon him) explains that sincerity should be directed towards Allah, His Book, and His Messenger, as well as the leaders and common people of the Muslim community.

This hadith teaches Muslims to be sincere in their actions and to have pure intentions when practicing their religion. It reminds them that the ultimate goal of any religious practice should be to please Allah and to seek His reward.

The hadith teaches several lessons:

1. The importance of sincerity in religion: The word "naseehah" in the hadith is often translated as "sincerity" or "sincere advice". This indicates that one's religious practice should be motivated by a genuine desire to please Allah and follow His commands, rather than for show or personal gain.

2. The comprehensive nature of religion: The hadith lists several entities that are deserving of our sincere advice, including Allah, His Book, His Messenger, and the Muslim leaders and community. This highlights the idea that religion is not just a set of private rituals, but encompasses all aspects of life, including social and political relationships.

3. The importance of following the guidance of Muslim leaders: The inclusion of Muslim leaders in the hadith's list of entities deserving of sincere advice emphasizes the importance of following the guidance of qualified religious scholars and leaders in matters of religion and governance.

4. The importance of community: The mention of "the Muslim leaders and their common folk" in the hadith highlights the importance of the Muslim community as a whole, and the need to work together to support and uplift one another in matters of religion and worldly affairs.

Alhamdulillah

Jazakallahu khairan

JAZAKUMULLAHU khayran

SINCERITY IN BELIEF IS NEXT IN LINE AFTER BELIEF IN ALLAH AND FOLLOWING THE SUNNAH OF HIS PROPHET.

Jazakumu kahiran

JazakumuLohu Khoir.


I am pleased with Allah as my Lord, Islam as my religion and Muhammad as final prophet.

Jazaka lahu khairan

Jazaakallahu khayraa