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Category: Arbaeen An-Nawawi (English)

The Arba’een an-Nawawi (Forty Hadiths of an-Nawawi) is a highly revered collection of 40 fundamental Islamic traditions compiled by the 13th-century scholar Imam al-Nawawi. It covers the core principles, ethics, and laws of Islam, making it essential reading for Muslims.

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Arbaeen Nawawi (Eng) – Hadees-7

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

KITAB ARBA'IN AN-NAWAWI
by: Imam An-Nawawi

(May Allah have mercy on him)

Compilation and Arrangement:
Dr. Nakwa Parvez Ahmed Madani
(May Allah preserve him)

Hadith No. 7

The Religion is Sincerity (Nasihah)

عَنْ أَبِي رُقَيَّةَ تَمِيمِ بْنِ أَوْسٍ الدَّارِيِّ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ: «الدِّينُ النَّصِيحَةُ»، قُلْنَا: لِمَنْ؟ قَالَ: «لِلَّهِ وَلِكِتَابِهِ وَلِرَسُولِهِ وَلِأَئِمَّةِ الْمُسْلِمِينَ وَعَامَّتِهِمْ»۔

[رَوَاهُ مُسْلِمٌ: 55]

Translation:

Narrated from Abu Ruqayyah Tamim ibn Aws ad-Dari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The Religion is sincerity (Nasihah).” We asked: “To whom?” He replied: “To Allah, to His Book, to His Messenger, to the leaders of the Muslims, and to their common people.” [Sahih Muslim: 55]

Benefits of the Hadith:

  • 1
    Importance of the Hadith & Comprehensive Meaning of “Nasihah”:
    • Central Pivot of Islam (Madar-ul-Islam): This Hadith is built upon the fundamental principles of Islam, which is why scholars regard it as the core around which the whole religion revolves .
    • Literal Meaning of Nasihah: In Arabic linguistics, Nasihah means “purity and sincerity” (such as pure honey separated from wax) .
    • Islamic Shari'i Meaning: In Shariah, Nasihah does not merely mean pointing out people's faults; rather, it encompasses deep sincerity, love, total well-wishing, and a desire for goodness for others .
    • Comprehensiveness: This principle encompasses all spheres of human life, including acts of worship (Ibadat) and interpersonal dealings (Mu'amalat) .
  • 2
    Establishing Priorities & Hierarchy of Relationships:
    • Hierarchy of Priorities: All relationships of faith are outlined in an elegant order: first to Allah, then His Book, then His Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم), then Muslim leaders/rulers, and finally the general public .
    • Fulfillment of Rights: Absolute sincerity toward Allah and genuine truthfulness/honesty toward His creation are mandatory prerequisites . Every rightful individual must be granted their due rights without usurpation .
  • 3
    Sincerity Towards Allah, His Book, and His Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم):
    • Sincerity Towards Allah: Adopting pure Monotheism (Tawhid), avoiding polytheism (Shirk), fully obeying His divine commands, and abstaining from what He has forbidden . This represents true love for the Creator .
    • Sincerity Towards the Holy Quran: Maintaining firm faith in the Quran, reciting it regularly, contemplating its meanings, acting upon its rulings, and supporting Qur'anic teachers and memorizers (Huffaz) .
    • Sincerity Towards the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم): Believing firmly in his Prophethood, adhering completely to his Sunnah, and prioritizing love for him above one's life, wealth, and children . This love must be free from exaggeration, focusing on defending his Sunnah and respecting his Household (Ahl al-Bayt) and Companions (Sahabah) from the heart .
  • 4
    Rights and Well-Wishing for Muslim Leaders & General Public:
    • Sincerity Towards Leaders & Rulers: Obeying them in righteous matters, cooperating with them in virtue, delivering sincere advice with wisdom, concealing their faults, and offering sincere prayers for their guidance and success .
    • Sincerity Towards the General Public: Caring for the religious and worldly interests of Muslims, protecting their honor and privacy, fulfilling one's obligations with excellence (including toward parents and teachers), and inviting to reform with wisdom and gentleness (Dawah) .
  • 5
    Cure for Spiritual Diseases & Creation of an Ideal Society:
    • Internal Purification: Cultivating constant awareness of Allah's presence in the heart eradicates spiritual diseases such as envy, hatred, malice, and enmity .
    • Elimination of Deceit: Sincere well-wishing demands that a Muslim desires for his brother what he desires for himself . Anyone who deceives or harms others lacks this essential Islamic attribute .
    • An Ideal Society: Practicing this Hadith fosters an Islamic society established upon mutual love, unity, cooperation, and enjoining good while forbidding evil . Islam is not merely ritual worship, but a complete framework for refined social conduct .
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Arbaeen Nawawi (Eng) – Hadees-6

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

KITAB ARBA'IN AN-NAWAWI
by: Imam An-Nawawi

(May Allah have mercy on him)

Compilation and Arrangement:
Dr. Nakwa Parvez Ahmed Madani
(May Allah preserve him)

Hadith No. 6

The Halal is Clear and the Haram is Clear

عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ اللَّهِ النُّعْمَانِ بْنِ بَشِيرٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا قَالَ: سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ﷺ يَقُولُ: «إِنَّ الْحَلَالَ بَيِّنٌ، وَإِنَّ الْحَرَامَ بَيِّنٌ، وَبَيْنَهُمَا مُشْتَبِهَاتٌ لَا يَعْلَمُهُنَّ كَثِيرٌ مِنَ النَّاسِ، فَمَنِ اتَّقَى الشُّبُهَاتِ اسْتَبْرَأَ لِدِينِهِ وَعِرْضِهِ، وَمَنْ وَقَعَ فِي الشُّبُهَاتِ وَقَعَ فِي الْحَرَامِ، كَالرَّاعِي يَرْعَى حَوْلَ الْحِمَى يُوشِكُ أَنْ يَرْتَعَ فِيهِ، أَلَا وَإِنَّ لِكُلِّ مَلِكٍ حِمًى، أَلَا وَإِنَّ حِمَى اللَّهِ مَحَارِمُهُ، أَلَا وَإِنَّ فِي الْجَسَدِ مُضْغَةً إِذَا صَلَحَتْ صَلَحَ الْجَسَدُ كُلُّهُ، وَإِذَا فَسَدَتْ فَسَدَ الْجَسَدُ كُلُّهُ، أَلَا وَهِيَ الْقَلْبُ»۔

[رَوَاهُ الْبُخَارِيُّ وَمُسْلِمٌ]

Translation:

Narrated by An-Nu'man ibn Bashir (may Allah be pleased with him): I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: “Indeed, the lawful is clear and the unlawful is clear, and between them are doubtful matters which many people do not know. Whoever avoids the doubtful matters has protected his religion and his honor, and whoever falls into the doubtful matters will fall into the unlawful. He is like a shepherd who grazes his animals around a protected pasture, and it is likely that they will enter it. Be aware: every king has a protected pasture, and Allah’s protected pasture is His prohibited matters. Be aware: there is a piece of flesh in the body; if it is sound, the whole body is sound, and if it is corrupt, the whole body is corrupt. Indeed, it is the heart.” [Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim: 1599]

Benefits of the Hadith:

  • 1
    The Islamic Ruling Concerning Halal, Haram, and Doubtful Matters:
    • Clear Clarity in Islamic Law: Islamic law is complete and clear. Clear lawful matters, such as pure and wholesome foods, and clear unlawful matters, such as alcohol, theft, and adultery, are distinct. A Muslim should benefit from what is lawful and stay away from what is unlawful.
    • Avoiding Doubtful Matters: Doubtful matters are matters whose ruling is not clear to ordinary people. One should avoid them, particularly when there is a concern that they may lead to something unlawful.
    • Prohibition of Attributing Rulings Without Knowledge: A person must not declare something lawful or unlawful merely according to personal desire. Such judgments should be based on proper religious knowledge.
  • 2
    Allah’s Wisdom and the Importance of Knowledge in Doubtful Matters:
    • A Test of Faith: Doubtful matters in dealings can be a test from Allah, revealing whether a person truly has faith and exercises piety.
    • No Ambiguity in the Shariah: The Shariah itself is not defective or unclear. A matter may be doubtful to someone because of lack of knowledge, while firmly grounded scholars know its ruling.
    • Respect for Scholars: In complicated matters, if a qualified scholar makes a mistake, one should not rush to insult or criticize them; rather, they may have an excuse because of the difficulty of the matter.
  • 3
    Protection of Religion, Honor, and Piety:
    • Safeguarding Honor: A Muslim should protect his religion and honor by avoiding doubtful matters. This helps preserve dignity and prevents people from finding faults or criticizing him.
    • A High Standard of Piety: Taqwa teaches a believer not only to avoid clearly prohibited matters, but also to stay away from doubtful things that could eventually become a danger to his religion and character.
  • 4
    Purification of the Heart — The Basis of All Actions:
    • Foundation of Actions: The heart is the foundation of a person’s actions. Good or bad actions are closely connected to the condition of the heart, and outward conduct reflects inner spiritual conditions.
    • Halal Provision and a Sound Heart: Pure lawful earnings strengthen faith and soften the heart.
    • Spiritual Diseases and Their Treatment: Spiritual health is important alongside physical health. Hardness of the heart and diseases such as envy, hatred, arrogance, and hypocrisy should be treated through remembrance of Allah, frequent seeking of forgiveness, and sincere spiritual reform.
  • 5
    Allah’s Limits and the Effective Method of Teaching:
    • Allah’s Boundaries: Just as a king has boundaries and protected areas, Allah has set limits that include prohibited matters, and believers are warned not to cross them.
    • Teaching Through Practical Examples: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used excellent teaching methods in conveying guidance. Through the everyday example of a pasture, animals, and a shepherd, he made a complex Shariah principle clear and easy for ordinary people to understand.
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Arbaeen Nawawi (Eng) – Hadees-5

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

KITAB ARBA'IN AN-NAWAWI
by: Imam An-Nawawi

(May Allah have mercy on him)

Compilation and Arrangement:
Dr. Nakwa Parvez Ahmed Madani
(May Allah preserve him)

Hadith No. 5

The Prohibition of Innovation in Religion (Bid‘ah)

عَنْ عَائِشَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهَا قَالَتْ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «مَنْ أَحْدَثَ فِي أَمْرِنَا هَذَا مَا لَيْسَ فِيهِ فَهُوَ رَدٌّ» [مُتَّفَقٌ عَلَيْهِ]، وَفِي رِوَايَةٍ لِمُسْلِمٍ: «مَنْ عَمِلَ عَمَلًا لَيْسَ عَلَيْهِ أَمْرُنَا فَهُوَ رَدٌّ»۔

[صَحِيحٌ - مُتَّفَقٌ عَلَيْهِ - صَحِيحُ الْبُخَارِيِّ: 2697]

Translation:

Narrated by Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Whoever introduces into this matter of ours (i.e., Islam) something that does not belong to it, it will be rejected.” [Agreed upon - Bukhari and Muslim] . The narration in Sahih Muslim states: “Whoever does an action that is not in accordance with our command, it will be rejected.” [Sahih al-Bukhari: 2697, Sahih Muslim]

Benefits of the Hadith:

  • 1
    The Foundation of Religion and Following the Messenger ﷺ:
    • Completion of the Shariah: This hadith is clear evidence that the religion of Islam has been completed . Therefore, there is no room for adding anything to it or removing anything from it .
    • Following the Qur’an and Sunnah: The foundation of acts of worship and all aspects of life, including dealings and transactions, is the Qur’an and authentic Hadith, rather than human opinions or personal preferences (istihsan) .
    • The Characteristic of a Believer: The distinguishing characteristic of a true believer is following the Messenger ﷺ (ittiba‘), rather than introducing innovations into the religion (ibtida‘) .
  • 2
    The Definition of Bid‘ah and the Scope of Its Prohibition:
    • What is Bid‘ah? Bid‘ah refers to introducing a new belief, statement, or practice into the religion and considering it part of the religion, despite it not being present during the time of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and his Companions .
    • Difference Between Religious and Worldly Matters: The prohibition applies only to newly introduced matters related to religion . New inventions and developments in worldly affairs do not fall under this prohibition .
    • Bid‘ah is Without a Basis: According to the statement of the Messenger ﷺ, “that which is not in accordance with our command”, bid‘ah has no valid basis in Islamic law . Therefore, every religious innovation is rejected .
  • 3
    The Criterion for the Acceptance of Deeds:
    The Scale by Which Deeds Are Judged: This hadith serves as a criterion for evaluating deeds . Just as an action performed without sincerity does not earn reward, likewise, an action that does not conform to the Sunnah of the Messenger ﷺ is unacceptable before Allah and is rejected .
  • 4
    The Importance of Islamic Knowledge:
    • The Root Cause of Innovation: A fundamental cause of innovations and misguidance is ignorance and lack of knowledge concerning the legal evidence of Islam .
    • Continuous Pursuit of Knowledge: A person must continue seeking knowledge so that they may acquire a correct understanding of the commands of Allah and His Messenger ﷺ and protect themselves from misguidance .
  • 5
    The Compassion of the Prophet ﷺ:
    Sincere Concern for the Ummah: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ was extremely compassionate and merciful toward his Ummah . Therefore, he warned his Ummah in advance about every path that could lead to the destruction or rejection of their deeds .
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Arbaeen Nawawi (Eng) – Hadees-4

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

KITAB ARBA'IN AN-NAWAWI
by: Imam An-Nawawi

(May Allah have mercy on him)


Compilation and Arrangement:
Dr. Nakwa Parvez Ahmed Madani
(May Allah preserve him)

Hadith No. 4

Creation of Human Beings and Divine Decree

عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمٰنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ وَهُوَ الصَّادِقُ الْمَصْدُوقُ: «إِنَّ أَحَدَكُمْ يُجْمَعُ خَلْقُهُ فِي بَطْنِ أُمِّهِ أَرْبَعِينَ يَوْمًا نُطْفَةً، ثُمَّ يَكُونُ عَلَقَةً مِثْلَ ذٰلِكَ، ثُمَّ يَكُونُ مُضْغَةً مِثْلَ ذٰلِكَ، ثُمَّ يُرْسَلُ إِلَيْهِ الْمَلَكُ فَيَنْفُخُ فِيهِ الرُّوحَ، وَيُؤْمَرُ بِأَرْبَعِ كَلِمَاتٍ: بِكِتْبِ رِزْقِهِ، وَأَجَلِهِ، وَعَمَلِهِ، وَشَقِيٌّ أَوْ سَعِيدٌ، فَوَاللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا إِلٰهَ غَيْرُهُ إِنَّ أَحَدَكُمْ لَيَعْمَلُ بِعَمَلِ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ حَتَّى مَا يَكُونُ بَيْنَهُ وَبَيْنَهَا إِلَّا ذِرَاعٌ، فَيَسْبِقُ عَلَيْهِ الْكِتَابُ فَيَعْمَلُ بِعَمَلِ أَهْلِ النَّارِ فَيَدْخُلُهَا، وَإِنَّ أَحَدَكُمْ لَيَعْمَلُ بِعَمَلِ أَهْلِ النَّارِ حَتَّى مَا يَكُونُ بَيْنَهُ وَبَيْنَهَا إِلَّا ذِرَاعٌ، فَيَسْبِقُ عَلَيْهِ الْكِتَابُ فَيَعْمَلُ بِعَمَلِ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ فَيَدْخُلُهَا»۔

[رَوَاهُ الْبُخَارِيُّ وَمُسْلِمٌ]

Translation:

‘Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ told us—and he is the truthful one and the one whose truthfulness has been affirmed: “Indeed, the creation of each one of you is brought together in his mother’s womb for forty days as a drop of fluid (Nutfah). Then, for an equal period, he becomes a clinging clot (‘Alaqah). Then, for an equal period, he becomes a lump of flesh (Mudghah). Then an angel is sent to him, who breathes the soul into him, and he is commanded to write four things: his provision, his lifespan, his deeds, and whether he will be among the blessed or the wretched. By the One besides Whom there is no deity worthy of worship! One of you may continue performing the deeds of the people of Paradise until there is only an arm’s length between him and it, then what has been decreed overtakes him, and he begins to perform the deeds of the people of Hell and enters it. And one of you may continue performing the deeds of the people of Hell until there is only an arm’s length between him and it, then what has been decreed overtakes him, and he begins to perform the deeds of the people of Paradise and enters it.” [Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim]

Benefits of the Hadith:

  • 1
    The Greatness of Prophethood and Matters of Faith:
    The Prophet ﷺ is “Al-Sadiq Al-Masduq”—the truthful one whose truthfulness has been affirmed . The Companions held immense respect for him ﷺ and possessed complete and unwavering faith in the unseen matters he informed them about, such as the breathing of the soul into the fetus and the recording of its affairs by the angel .
  • 2
    Human Creation and Reflection — A Remedy for Arrogance:
    Human creation passes through the stages of Nutfah (a drop of fluid), ‘Alaqah (a clinging clot), and Mudghah (a lump of flesh), each lasting forty days, making a total of 120 days . Reflecting upon this humble beginning is an effective remedy for arrogance, a manifestation of Allah’s perfect power, and a means of becoming grateful for His countless blessings . The One who created a human being for the first time can certainly bring him back to life .
  • 3
    Belief in Divine Decree and the Duty of the Angels:
    Allah’s knowledge is limitless . By Allah’s command, an angel records the person’s provision, lifespan, deeds, and ultimate destiny—whether he will be among the blessed or the wretched—while he is still in his mother’s womb . This demonstrates the complete obedience of the angels and affirms the truth of Divine Decree (Qadar) .
  • 4
    Islamic Rulings Regarding Abortion:
    After 120 days, the soul is breathed into the fetus; therefore, terminating the pregnancy after this stage is categorically prohibited, as it constitutes the unlawful taking of life . If a fetus is stillborn or miscarried after 120 days, it should be given a proper ritual bath (Ghusl), shrouded, and the funeral prayer (Salat al-Janazah) should be offered for it . Abortion before 120 days is also not permissible except in cases of serious Shar‘i or medical necessity, such as when the mother’s life is at risk .
  • 5
    Peace and Contentment in Worldly Life:
    Since a person’s provision and time of death have already been decreed and cannot be altered, a person should remain content regarding his provision, avoid unlawful means of earning, and live courageously without being overwhelmed by the fear of death . At the same time, one should give full attention to the religious and moral upbringing of one’s children .
  • 6
    Concern for a Good Ending (Husn al-Khatimah):
    The ultimate outcome of a person’s life is of great importance . Therefore, every person should fear a bad ending, regularly hold himself accountable for his deeds, and, like the righteous predecessors, constantly ask Allah Almighty for Husn al-Khatimah—to die with faith .
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Arbaeen Nawawi (Eng) – Hadees-3

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

KITAB ARBA'IN AN-NAWAWI
by: Imam An-Nawawi

(May Allah have mercy on him)


Compilation and Arrangement:
Dr. Nakwa Parvez Ahmed Madani
(May Allah preserve him)

Hadith No. 3

The Five Pillars of Islam

عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا قَالَ: سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ﷺ يَقُولُ: «بُنِيَ الإِسْلَامُ عَلَى خَمْسٍ: شَهَادَةِ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ، وَإِقَامِ الصَّلَاةِ، وَإِيتَاءِ الزَّكَاةِ، وَحَجِّ الْبَيْتِ، وَصَوْمِ رَمَضَانَ»۔

[رَوَاهُ الْبُخَارِيُّ وَمُسْلِمٌ]

Translation:

Abu ‘Abd al-Rahman ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrated: He said, “I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say: ‘Islam has been built upon five pillars: to testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad ﷺ is the Messenger of Allah, to establish prayer, to pay Zakat, to perform Hajj to the House of Allah, and to fast during Ramadan.’” [Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim]

Benefits of the Hadith:

  • 1
    Islam as a Magnificent Structure:
    In this Hadith, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ compared Islam to a strong and firmly established structure that stands upon five solid pillars . If these pillars collapse, the entire structure is placed in danger .
  • 2
    Tawheed and Prophethood as the First Pillar:
    The testimony of faith (Shahadah), which consists of affirming the Oneness of Allah and the Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ, is the fundamental and most important pillar of Islam . Without it, a person cannot enter the fold of Islam, nor can deeds be accepted .
  • 3
    Prayer as a Pillar of Religion:
    After the two testimonies of faith, prayer holds the highest position among the pillars of Islam . It is a distinguishing act of worship between a believer and a disbeliever and is an obligation that cannot be abandoned, whether a person is healthy or ill .
  • 4
    Combination of Financial and Physical Acts of Worship:
    Islam has prescribed both physical acts of worship, such as prayer and fasting, and financial acts of worship, such as Zakat . This ensures the support and care of the poor and needy within society .
  • 5
    Importance of Hajj and Fasting:
    Fasting during Ramadan is a means of purifying the soul and developing Taqwa (God-consciousness) . At the same time, Hajj is obligatory once in a lifetime upon those who possess the means to perform it . It is also a profound manifestation of Muslim unity and submission to Allah .
  • 6
    Virtue of the Narrator of the Hadith:
    The narrator of this Hadith is ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him and his father), who held a distinguished position among the Companions due to his knowledge, piety, and devoted adherence to the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ .
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Arbaeen Nawawi (Eng) – Hadees-2

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

KITAB ARBA'IN AN-NAWAWI
by: Imam An-Nawawi

(May Allah have mercy on him)

Compilation and Arrangement:
Dr. Nakwa Parvez Ahmed Madani
(May Allah preserve him)

Hadith No. 2

Islam, Iman, Ihsan and the Signs of the Hour

عَنْ عُمَرَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ أَيْضًا قَالَ: بَيْنَمَا نَحْنُ جُلُوسٌ عِنْدَ رَسُولِ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ذَاتَ يَوْمٍ إِذْ طَلَعَ عَلَيْنَا رَجُلٌ شَدِيدُ بَيَاضِ الثِّيَابِ شَدِيدُ سَوَادِ الشَّعَرِ، لَا يُرَى عَلَيْهِ أَثَرُ السَّفَرِ، وَلَا يَعْرِفُهُ مِنَّا أَحَدٌ، حَتَّى جَلَسَ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ، فَأَسْنَدَ رُكْبَتَيْهِ إِلَى رُكْبَتَيْهِ، وَوَضَعَ كَفَّيْهِ عَلَى فَخِذَيْهِ، وَقَالَ: «يَا مُحَمَّدُ أَخْبِرْنِي عَنِ الْإِسْلَامِ»، فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «الْإِسْلَامُ أَنْ تَشْهَدَ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَأَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللهِ، وَتُقِيمَ الصَّلَاةَ، وَتُؤْتِيَ الزَّكَاةَ، وَتَصُومَ رَمَضَانَ، وَتَحُجَّ الْبَيْتَ إِنِ اسْتَطَعْتَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا» قَالَ: صَدَقْتَ، فَعَجِبْنَا لَهُ يَسْأَلُهُ وَيُصَدِّقُهُ، قَالَ: «فَأَخْبِرْنِي عَنِ الْإِيمَانِ»، قَالَ: «أَنْ تُؤْمِنَ بِاللهِ، وَمَلَائِكَتِهِ، وَكُتُبِهِ، وَرُسُلِهِ، وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ، وَتُؤْمِنَ بِالْقَدَرِ خَيْرِهِ وَشَرِّهِ»، قَالَ: صَدَقْتَ، قَالَ: «فَأَخْبِرْنِي عَنِ الْإِحْسَانِ»، قَالَ: «أَنْ تَعْبُدَ اللهَ كَأَنَّكَ تَرَاهُ، فَإِنْ لَمْ تَكُنْ تَرَاهُ فَإِنَّهُ يَرَاكَ»، قَالَ: «فَأَخْبِرْنِي عَنِ السَّاعَةِ»، قَالَ: «مَا الْمَسْئُولُ عَنْهَا بِأَعْلَمَ مِنَ السَّائِلِ»، قَالَ: «فَأَخْبِرْنِي عَنْ أَمَارَاتِهَا»، قَالَ: «أَنْ تَلِدَ الْأَمَةُ رَبَّتَهَا، وَأَنْ تَرَى الْحُفَاةَ الْعُرَاةَ الْعَالَةَ رِعَاءَ الشَّاءِ يَتَطَاوَلُونَ فِي الْبُنْيَانِ»، ثُمَّ انْطَلَقَ فَلَبِثْتُ مَلِيًّا، ثُمَّ قَالَ لِي: «يَا عُمَرُ أَتَدْرِي مَنِ السَّائِلُ؟» قُلْتُ: اللهُ وَرَسُولُهُ أَعْلَمُ، قَالَ: «فَإِنَّهُ جِبْرِيلُ أَتَاكُمْ يُعَلِّمُكُمْ دِينَكُمْ»۔

[رَوَاهُ مُسْلِمٌ]

Translation:

It is also narrated from Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that he said: One day, while we were sitting with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), a man suddenly appeared before us whose clothes were intensely white and whose hair was intensely black. No traces of travel were visible on him, and none of us recognised him . He went and sat down by the Prophet (ﷺ), leaning his knees against his (ﷺ) knees and placing his hands on his thighs, and said, "O Muhammad, inform me about Islam." The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) replied, "Islam is that you testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, that you establish prayer, give zakah, fast in Ramadan, and perform the pilgrimage of Hajj if you can find means." The man said, "You have spoken the truth." We were amazed at him: he asked him a question and then confirmed its truth himself . The man said, "Inform me about faith (Iman)." The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, "It is that you believe in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and that you believe in destiny, both its good and its bad." The man said, "You have spoken the truth." He said, "Inform me about excellence (Ihsan)." The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, "It is that you worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you do not see Him, then indeed He sees you." The man said, "Inform me about the Hour." The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, "The one being asked about it knows no more than the questioner." The man said, "Then inform me about its signs." The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, "That the slave girl will give birth to her mistress, and that you will see barefoot, naked, destitute shepherds competing with one another in constructing tall buildings." Then the man departed . I remained for a while, and then the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "O Umar, do you know who the questioner was?" I said, "Allah and His Messenger know best." He said, "Indeed, he was Jibril (Gabriel); He came to you to teach you your religion." [Muslim]

Benefits of the Hadith:

  • 1
    The Three Fundamental Degrees of Religion (Islam, Iman, Ihsan):
    Religion is not limited to outward acts of worship, but consists of three important degrees :
    • Islam (Outward Actions): This is the practical structure of the religion, which includes acts of worship such as the Shahadah, prayer, fasting, Zakah, and Hajj .
    • Iman (Inward Beliefs): This is the foundation of the religion . It includes complete belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and destiny (that both good and bad occur by Allah's decree) . (When Islam and Iman are mentioned together, Islam refers to outward actions and Iman refers to inward beliefs) .
    • Ihsan (The Highest Level of Worship): This is the highest degree of servitude to Allah, meaning worship is performed with such sincerity as if you are seeing Allah (the level of observation), and if that is not possible, then having the complete certainty that He sees you (the level of vigilance) .
  • 2
    Etiquette of Seeking Knowledge and Guidance for Teachers:
    • The Method of Question and Answer: The question-and-answer method is the best way to teach knowledge . Asking questions is the key to knowledge; a proud person can never learn .
    • Etiquette of the Study Circle: Sitting politely before a teacher, wearing clean clothes (which is not arrogance), and sitting in the gathering with full attention and alertness are extremely necessary for acquiring knowledge .
    • Saying "I do not know": Saying "I do not know" regarding something one does not have knowledge of does not lower a person's status . Furthermore, a teacher should limit the answer to a broad question to important and necessary points .
  • 3
    Knowledge of the Unseen and the Signs of the Hour:
    • Knowledge of the Unseen is with Allah alone: Only Allah possesses the absolute knowledge of when the Hour will come . Despite his greatness, the Prophet (ﷺ) knew only as much of the unseen as Allah informed him . It is incorrect to consider the Prophet (ﷺ) as knowing the unseen (Alim al-Ghayb) .
    • Signs of the Hour: The reversal of social values (such as a slave girl giving birth to her mistress) and poor shepherds competing to build tall buildings are among the signs of the Hour .
  • 4
    The Status of Angels and Allah's Mercy:
    • Allah's Mercy and Guidance: It is a special mercy from Allah that He creates various means for the guidance of humanity . The coming of Jibril (upon him be peace) in human form was a means for the Companions to learn their religion .
    • Virtue of Jibril (upon him be peace): According to the Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah, He is an extremely honoured, powerful, and trusted angel of Allah who performs the duties of bringing revelation, teaching the religion, and helping the believers .
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بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

KITAB ARBA'IN AN-NAWAWI
by: Imam An-Nawawi

(May Allah have mercy on him)

Compilation and Arrangement:
Dr. Nakwa Parvez Ahmed Madani
(May Allah preserve him)

Hadith No. 1

Actions are Judged by Intentions

عَنْ أَمِيرِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ أَبِي حَفْصٍ عُمَرَ بْنِ الْخَطَّابِ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ: «إِنَّمَا الأَعْمَالُ بِالنِّيَّاتِ، وَإِنَّمَا لِكُلِّ امْرِئٍ مَا نَوَى، فَمَنْ كَانَتْ هِجْرَتُهُ إِلَى اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ فَهِجْرَتُهُ إِلَى اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ، وَمَنْ كَانَتْ هِجْرَتُهُ لِدُنْيَا يُصِيبُهَا أَوْ امْرَأَةٍ يَنْكِحُهَا فَهِجْرَتُهُ إِلَى مَا هَاجَرَ إِلَيْهِ»۔

[رَوَاهُ الْبُخَارِيُّ وَمُسْلِمٌ]

Translation:

It is narrated from the Commander of the Faithful, Umar bin al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him), that I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) saying: "Verily, actions are judged by intentions, and for every person is only what he intended. So whoever's migration was for Allah and His Messenger, then his migration is for Allah and His Messenger, and whoever's migration was for the world to attain it or for a woman to marry her, then his migration is for that which he migrated to." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Benefits of the Hadith:

  • 1
    Foundation of Religion:
    This Hadith is a fundamental principle of the religion. This is why great Muhadditheen (hadith scholars), including Imam al-Bukhari, began their books with it to serve as a reminder to correct one's intention before every action.
  • 2
    Universally Accepted:
    This Hadith is narrated only from Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), yet despite this, the entire Ummah is agreed upon its correctness.
  • 3
    The Place of Intention is the Heart:
    The domain of intention is solely the heart; uttering it with the tongue is not correct. Meanwhile, actions include all works of the heart, tongue, and body.
  • 4
    Condition for Acceptance:
    No deed is accepted by Allah until it is free from showing off and is done purely for the pleasure of Allah.
  • 5
    Ordinary Actions as Worship:
    If the intention is good and purely for Allah, even ordinary daily tasks (such as eating, drinking, and sleeping) become worship and are rewarded.
  • 6
    Insignificance of Worldly Pursuits:
    The words of the hadith indicate that a deed done for the sake of Allah and His Messenger ﷺ has great magnificence, while the intention of only attaining the world is an extremely despicable and trivial matter.
  • 7
    Reward Based on Intention:
    A person receives rewards according to their intention. If someone makes a firm intention to do good, but is unable to perform it due to a genuine compulsion, they still receive the reward.
  • 8
    Prophetic Method of Education:
    Providing practical examples to explain a concept (such as the example of migration in this hadith) reflects the effective educational methodology of the Prophet ﷺ.
  • 9
    The True Meaning of Migration:
    Migration is not merely moving from one location to another; abandoning sins and distancing oneself from bad company are also essential forms of spiritual migration.
  • 10
    Purifying Intention:
    Worldly desires may attempt to mislead a person, but understanding the paramount importance of Allah's pleasure makes dispelling insincere thoughts and purifying intentions achievable.
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