The Excellence Of Laa ilaaha ilAllaah
By Haafith Al-Hakami, may Allaah have mercy upon him.
"The words in the Testification ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ are words which are the path to the success of entry into Paradise and salvation from the Fire.
Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, said:
"And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful."
[Al-Qur'aan 3:185]
It is the way and path to happiness in the two worlds which cannot be reached except by these Words. It is with this Statement that Allaah sent His Messengers and with it, He revealed His Books. The dunyaa and the Hereafter, Paradise and Hell-Fire were created for this Statement.
Happiness and wretchedness are directly related to this Testification. Due to it, the records of deeds will be taken either to the right or the left and the scale will be either heavy or light. By it is being saved from the Fire after its advent whilst not adhering to ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ is remaining in the Fire.
Due to it, Allaah took the covenant, because of it is recompense and accountability and regarding it, will be the questioning on the Day of Meeting.
As Allaah, the Most High, says:
"So, by your Lord, We shall certainly call all of them to account. For all that they used to do."
[Al-Qur'aan 15:92-93]
Allaah, the Most High, said:
"Then surely, We shall question those (people) to whom it (the Book) was sent and verily, We shall question the Messengers."
[Al-Qur'aan 7:6]
As for Allaah, the Most High, questioning those to whom ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ was sent, on the Day of Judgement, then from that is His saying:
"And (remember) the Day (Allaah) will call to them and say: ‘What answer gave you to the Messengers?" [Al-Qur'aan 28:65] along with the preceding, following and other Verses.
As for Allaah questioning the Messengers then from that is the saying of Allaah, the Most High:
"On the Day when Allaah will gather the Messengers together and say to them: ‘What was the response you received (from men to your teaching)? They will say: ‘We have no knowledge, verily, only You are the All-Knower of all that is hidden (or unseen, etc.)."
[Al-Qur'aan 5:109] and there are other similar Verses.
It is the greatest of blessings from Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, that He blessed His slaves and guided them to ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’. This is why Allaah, the Most High, mentioned it in Suurah An-Nahl, the Suurah of blessings, so He proceeded with it before every other blessing.
He said: "He sends down the Angels with inspiration of His Command to whom of His slaves He pleases (saying): Warn mankind that Laa ilaaha illa Ana (none has the right to be worshipped but I), so fear Me (by abstaining from sins and evil deeds)."
[Al-Qur'aan 16:2]
It is the statement of testification and the key to the Land of happiness. It is the foundation of the religion and its founding principle, the head of the affair, the trunk of its tree and the pillar of its canopy.
The rest of the pillars and obligations of the religion extend and branchout from this Testification. Its completion is restricted to adhering to its meaning and performing what it requires. It is the strong handhold that will never break regarding which Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, said:
"Whoever disbelieves in Taaghuut (false gods) and believes in Allaah, then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that will never break."
[Al-Qur'aan 2:256]
Sa’eed Ibn Jubayr and Dhihaak said that:
‘It is the contract which Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, mentioned when he said:
"None shall have the power of intercession, but such a one as has received permission (or promise) from the Most Beneficent (Allaah)."
[Al-Qur'aan 19:87]
'Abdullaah Ibn 'Abbaas, may Allaah be pleased with them, said: "It is the testification of ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’, renouncing any capability or strength for other than Allaah and not hoping except in Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal."
La ilaaha ilAllaah is al-Husna (the best – i.e. its meaning as stated by Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, when He said:
"As for him who gives (in charity), keeps his duty to Allaah and fears
By Haafith Al-Hakami, may Allaah have mercy upon him.
"The words in the Testification ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ are words which are the path to the success of entry into Paradise and salvation from the Fire.
Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, said:
"And whoever is removed away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise, he indeed is successful."
[Al-Qur'aan 3:185]
It is the way and path to happiness in the two worlds which cannot be reached except by these Words. It is with this Statement that Allaah sent His Messengers and with it, He revealed His Books. The dunyaa and the Hereafter, Paradise and Hell-Fire were created for this Statement.
Happiness and wretchedness are directly related to this Testification. Due to it, the records of deeds will be taken either to the right or the left and the scale will be either heavy or light. By it is being saved from the Fire after its advent whilst not adhering to ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ is remaining in the Fire.
Due to it, Allaah took the covenant, because of it is recompense and accountability and regarding it, will be the questioning on the Day of Meeting.
As Allaah, the Most High, says:
"So, by your Lord, We shall certainly call all of them to account. For all that they used to do."
[Al-Qur'aan 15:92-93]
Allaah, the Most High, said:
"Then surely, We shall question those (people) to whom it (the Book) was sent and verily, We shall question the Messengers."
[Al-Qur'aan 7:6]
As for Allaah, the Most High, questioning those to whom ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ was sent, on the Day of Judgement, then from that is His saying:
"And (remember) the Day (Allaah) will call to them and say: ‘What answer gave you to the Messengers?" [Al-Qur'aan 28:65] along with the preceding, following and other Verses.
As for Allaah questioning the Messengers then from that is the saying of Allaah, the Most High:
"On the Day when Allaah will gather the Messengers together and say to them: ‘What was the response you received (from men to your teaching)? They will say: ‘We have no knowledge, verily, only You are the All-Knower of all that is hidden (or unseen, etc.)."
[Al-Qur'aan 5:109] and there are other similar Verses.
It is the greatest of blessings from Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, that He blessed His slaves and guided them to ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’. This is why Allaah, the Most High, mentioned it in Suurah An-Nahl, the Suurah of blessings, so He proceeded with it before every other blessing.
He said: "He sends down the Angels with inspiration of His Command to whom of His slaves He pleases (saying): Warn mankind that Laa ilaaha illa Ana (none has the right to be worshipped but I), so fear Me (by abstaining from sins and evil deeds)."
[Al-Qur'aan 16:2]
It is the statement of testification and the key to the Land of happiness. It is the foundation of the religion and its founding principle, the head of the affair, the trunk of its tree and the pillar of its canopy.
The rest of the pillars and obligations of the religion extend and branchout from this Testification. Its completion is restricted to adhering to its meaning and performing what it requires. It is the strong handhold that will never break regarding which Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, said:
"Whoever disbelieves in Taaghuut (false gods) and believes in Allaah, then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that will never break."
[Al-Qur'aan 2:256]
Sa’eed Ibn Jubayr and Dhihaak said that:
‘It is the contract which Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, mentioned when he said:
"None shall have the power of intercession, but such a one as has received permission (or promise) from the Most Beneficent (Allaah)."
[Al-Qur'aan 19:87]
'Abdullaah Ibn 'Abbaas, may Allaah be pleased with them, said: "It is the testification of ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’, renouncing any capability or strength for other than Allaah and not hoping except in Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal."
La ilaaha ilAllaah is al-Husna (the best – i.e. its meaning as stated by Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, when He said:
"As for him who gives (in charity), keeps his duty to Allaah and fears
Him, And believes in Al-Husna. We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness).
[Al-Qur'aan 92:5-7]
This was also mentioned by Abuu 'Abdur-Rahmaan As-Sulamee, Dhihaak and was narrated by ‘Ateeyah on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbaas.
It is the statement of truth which Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, mentioned when He, the Most High, said:
"...except those who bear witness to the truth (i.e. believed in the Oneness of Allaah, and obeyed His Orders), and they know (the facts about the Oneness of Allaah)."
[Al-Qur'aan 43:86] as stated by Al-Baghawi.
It is the statement of taqwaa (piety) as Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, mentioned when He said:
"...and made them stick to the word of piety (i.e. none has the right to be worshipped but Allaah) and they were well entitled to it and worthy of it."
[Al-Qur'aan 48:26]
This was mentioned by Ibn Jareer and 'Abdullaah Ibn Ahmad, by Tirmithee with chains up to Ubayy Ibn Ka’ab, may Allaah be pleased with him, on the authority of the Prophet, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam.
It is the statement which is firmly-fixed as Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, mentions when He says:
"Allaah will keep firm those who believe with the word that stands firm in this world (i.e. they will keep on worshipping Allaah Alone and none else) and in the Hereafter."
[Al-Qur'aan 14:27]
[Narrated by Bukhaaree and Muslim on the authority of Al-Bara Ibn ‘Aazib, may Allaah be pleased with him, from the Prophet, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam.
It is the good statement which was previously made a solid example as Allaah, the Most High, says:
"Do you not see how Allaah sets forth a parable? A goodly word as a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches (reach) to the sky (i.e. very high)."
[Al-Qur'aan 14:24]
This is what was mentioned by ‘Alee Ibn Talhah on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbaas.
The foundation of this statement ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ is firmly fixed in a believer’s heart, its branches are righteous actions which ascend to the sky – to Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal.
This is what was mentioned by Dhihaak, Sa’eed Ibn Jubayr, Ikrima’, Mujaahid and others.
It is the goodness which Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, mentions when He says:
"Whoever brings a good deed shall have ten times the like thereof."
[Al-Qur'aan 6:160]
Allaah, the Most High, said:
"Whoever brings a good deed (i.e. Belief in the Oneness of Allaah along with every deed of righteousness), will have better than its worth and they will be safe from the terror on that Day."
[Al-Qur'aan 27:89]
This was mentioned by Zayn Al-Abideen and Ibraaheem An-Nakha’aee and it is ascribed to the Messenger on the authority of Abee Tharr, that he, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said: ‘It is the best of righteous deeds.’
On the authority of Abuu Tharr, may Allaah be pleased with him, who said: ‘I said: O Messenger of Allaah advise me.’ The Messenger, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said: ‘If you do a bad deed then follow it up with a good one and it wipes it out.’ Abuu Tharr continued: I said: ‘O Messenger of Allaah is ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ from the good deeds?’ He answered: ‘It is the best of righteous deeds.’
[Narrated by Ahmad and Al-Albaanee graded it 'Hasan' in ‘Saheehah’, 1373].
This statement ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ wipes out sins and mistakes.
It is the highest description which Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, mentions when He says:
"His is the highest description (i.e. none has the right to be worshipped but He and there is nothing comparable unto Him) in the heavens and in the earth.
[Al-Qur'aan 30:27]
As was mentioned by Qataadah and Muhammad Ibn Jareer, also by Malik on the authority of Muhammad Ibnul-Munkadir.
It is the means for success as is mentioned in Saheeh Muslim that when the Prophet – SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, heard the Mu’athin (the caller to the prayer) saying:
‘Ashhadu alla ilaaha ilAllaah’ (I testify that there is none worthy of worship in truth except Allaah) he said: ‘You have exited the Fire.’ [Saheeh Muslim].
On the authority of 'Ubaadah Ibn Saamitt, may Allaah be pleased with him, who said: I heard the Messenger of Allaah, SalAllaahu 'alayh
[Al-Qur'aan 92:5-7]
This was also mentioned by Abuu 'Abdur-Rahmaan As-Sulamee, Dhihaak and was narrated by ‘Ateeyah on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbaas.
It is the statement of truth which Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, mentioned when He, the Most High, said:
"...except those who bear witness to the truth (i.e. believed in the Oneness of Allaah, and obeyed His Orders), and they know (the facts about the Oneness of Allaah)."
[Al-Qur'aan 43:86] as stated by Al-Baghawi.
It is the statement of taqwaa (piety) as Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, mentioned when He said:
"...and made them stick to the word of piety (i.e. none has the right to be worshipped but Allaah) and they were well entitled to it and worthy of it."
[Al-Qur'aan 48:26]
This was mentioned by Ibn Jareer and 'Abdullaah Ibn Ahmad, by Tirmithee with chains up to Ubayy Ibn Ka’ab, may Allaah be pleased with him, on the authority of the Prophet, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam.
It is the statement which is firmly-fixed as Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, mentions when He says:
"Allaah will keep firm those who believe with the word that stands firm in this world (i.e. they will keep on worshipping Allaah Alone and none else) and in the Hereafter."
[Al-Qur'aan 14:27]
[Narrated by Bukhaaree and Muslim on the authority of Al-Bara Ibn ‘Aazib, may Allaah be pleased with him, from the Prophet, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam.
It is the good statement which was previously made a solid example as Allaah, the Most High, says:
"Do you not see how Allaah sets forth a parable? A goodly word as a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed and its branches (reach) to the sky (i.e. very high)."
[Al-Qur'aan 14:24]
This is what was mentioned by ‘Alee Ibn Talhah on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbaas.
The foundation of this statement ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ is firmly fixed in a believer’s heart, its branches are righteous actions which ascend to the sky – to Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal.
This is what was mentioned by Dhihaak, Sa’eed Ibn Jubayr, Ikrima’, Mujaahid and others.
It is the goodness which Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, mentions when He says:
"Whoever brings a good deed shall have ten times the like thereof."
[Al-Qur'aan 6:160]
Allaah, the Most High, said:
"Whoever brings a good deed (i.e. Belief in the Oneness of Allaah along with every deed of righteousness), will have better than its worth and they will be safe from the terror on that Day."
[Al-Qur'aan 27:89]
This was mentioned by Zayn Al-Abideen and Ibraaheem An-Nakha’aee and it is ascribed to the Messenger on the authority of Abee Tharr, that he, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said: ‘It is the best of righteous deeds.’
On the authority of Abuu Tharr, may Allaah be pleased with him, who said: ‘I said: O Messenger of Allaah advise me.’ The Messenger, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said: ‘If you do a bad deed then follow it up with a good one and it wipes it out.’ Abuu Tharr continued: I said: ‘O Messenger of Allaah is ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ from the good deeds?’ He answered: ‘It is the best of righteous deeds.’
[Narrated by Ahmad and Al-Albaanee graded it 'Hasan' in ‘Saheehah’, 1373].
This statement ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ wipes out sins and mistakes.
It is the highest description which Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, mentions when He says:
"His is the highest description (i.e. none has the right to be worshipped but He and there is nothing comparable unto Him) in the heavens and in the earth.
[Al-Qur'aan 30:27]
As was mentioned by Qataadah and Muhammad Ibn Jareer, also by Malik on the authority of Muhammad Ibnul-Munkadir.
It is the means for success as is mentioned in Saheeh Muslim that when the Prophet – SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, heard the Mu’athin (the caller to the prayer) saying:
‘Ashhadu alla ilaaha ilAllaah’ (I testify that there is none worthy of worship in truth except Allaah) he said: ‘You have exited the Fire.’ [Saheeh Muslim].
On the authority of 'Ubaadah Ibn Saamitt, may Allaah be pleased with him, who said: I heard the Messenger of Allaah, SalAllaahu 'alayh
i wa sallam, saying: ‘Whoever testifies that there is none worthy of worship in truth except Allaah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allaah then Allaah prohibits the Fire for him.’ [Saheeh Muslim].
In the Hadeeth of intercession: "Take out from the Fire whoever said ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ and had in his heart the like of an atom’s worth of eemaan.’
[Narrated by Ahmad and Ibn Khuzaymah and Al-Albaanee graded it as 'saheeh' in ‘Kitaabus-Sunnah’, 852].
‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ is the means of entering into Paradise:
On the authority of 'Ubaadah Ibn Saamitt, may Allaah be pleased with him, who said: The Messenger of Allaah, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said: ‘Whoever says ‘Ashhadu alla ilaaha ilAllaah wahdahu laa shareeka lahu wa anna Muhammadan Abduhu wa Rasuuluhu (I testify that there is none worthy of worship in truth except Allaah Alone and He has no partners and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger) and that 'Eesaa (Jesus) is the slave of Allaah and the son of Allaah’s female slave, he was created by a word which was sent to Maryam and he is a command from Him, that Paradise is true and the Fire is true’, then Allaah will enter him into Paradise from whichever of the eight doors of Paradise he chooses.’
[Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]
In another narration: ‘Allaah enters him into Paradise with what he has of actions.’
[Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]
It is the best thing with which Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, is remembered and the heaviest thing on the slave of Allaah’s scale on the Day of Judgement as mentioned in ‘Musnad’ on the authority of 'Abdullaah Ibn 'Amr, may Allaah be pleased with him, from the Prophet, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam:
‘When death was approaching the Prophet of Allaah, Nuuh, he said to his son: I will narrate to you my bequest; I command you with two things and prohibit you from two things. I command you with ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ (There is none worthy of worship in truth except Allaah), if the seven heavens and the seven earths were placed upon one scale and ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ was placed on the other, then ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ would be heavier.
If the seven heavens and the seven earths were a closed circle then ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ would be able to break it.
The second thing I command you with is SubhaanAllaahi wa bihamdihi (Far is Allaah from imperfection and praise is for Him), since it is a supplication for everything and by it, the creation is given its provision.
I prohibit you from shirk and pride. (The narrator said: I asked or someone asked): O Messenger of Allaah, as for shirk then we know about it, but what is pride? Is it that one of us has sandals with two good straps?
The Messenger answered: No.
He asked again: Is it that one of us has companions and they sit with him?
The Messenger again answered: No.
Someone asked: O Messenger of Allaah, what is pride?
He said: Ridiculing the truth and belittling and reviling the people.’
[Silsilatu-Saheehah, 134]
On the authority of 'Abdullaah Ibn Amr Ibnul-Aas, may Allaah be pleased with him, who said I heard the Messenger of Allaah, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam، saying:
"Indeed Allaah will single out a man from my nation in front of all the people on the Day of Judgement. Ninety-nine scrolls will be unrolled for him; every scroll will stretch as far as the eye can see.
Then Allaah will say: 'Do you deny anything of this? Did the Angels recording your deeds oppress you?'
So the man will say: 'No, my Lord.'
Allaah will say: 'Do you have an excuse?'
The man will say: 'No, my Lord.'
Allaah will say: 'Yes, indeed, We have a good deed for you and indeed, there will be no oppression upon you today.’
Then a card will be brought forth and in it will be: ‘I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah and that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger.’
Then Allaah will say: 'Bring your bad deeds.'
The man will say: 'What is this card compared with these scrolls?'
Allaah will say: 'Indeed, you will not be oppressed.'
The Prophet, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, continued:
The scrolls will be p
In the Hadeeth of intercession: "Take out from the Fire whoever said ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ and had in his heart the like of an atom’s worth of eemaan.’
[Narrated by Ahmad and Ibn Khuzaymah and Al-Albaanee graded it as 'saheeh' in ‘Kitaabus-Sunnah’, 852].
‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ is the means of entering into Paradise:
On the authority of 'Ubaadah Ibn Saamitt, may Allaah be pleased with him, who said: The Messenger of Allaah, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said: ‘Whoever says ‘Ashhadu alla ilaaha ilAllaah wahdahu laa shareeka lahu wa anna Muhammadan Abduhu wa Rasuuluhu (I testify that there is none worthy of worship in truth except Allaah Alone and He has no partners and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger) and that 'Eesaa (Jesus) is the slave of Allaah and the son of Allaah’s female slave, he was created by a word which was sent to Maryam and he is a command from Him, that Paradise is true and the Fire is true’, then Allaah will enter him into Paradise from whichever of the eight doors of Paradise he chooses.’
[Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]
In another narration: ‘Allaah enters him into Paradise with what he has of actions.’
[Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]
It is the best thing with which Allaah, 'Azza wa Jal, is remembered and the heaviest thing on the slave of Allaah’s scale on the Day of Judgement as mentioned in ‘Musnad’ on the authority of 'Abdullaah Ibn 'Amr, may Allaah be pleased with him, from the Prophet, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam:
‘When death was approaching the Prophet of Allaah, Nuuh, he said to his son: I will narrate to you my bequest; I command you with two things and prohibit you from two things. I command you with ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ (There is none worthy of worship in truth except Allaah), if the seven heavens and the seven earths were placed upon one scale and ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ was placed on the other, then ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ would be heavier.
If the seven heavens and the seven earths were a closed circle then ‘Laa ilaaha ilAllaah’ would be able to break it.
The second thing I command you with is SubhaanAllaahi wa bihamdihi (Far is Allaah from imperfection and praise is for Him), since it is a supplication for everything and by it, the creation is given its provision.
I prohibit you from shirk and pride. (The narrator said: I asked or someone asked): O Messenger of Allaah, as for shirk then we know about it, but what is pride? Is it that one of us has sandals with two good straps?
The Messenger answered: No.
He asked again: Is it that one of us has companions and they sit with him?
The Messenger again answered: No.
Someone asked: O Messenger of Allaah, what is pride?
He said: Ridiculing the truth and belittling and reviling the people.’
[Silsilatu-Saheehah, 134]
On the authority of 'Abdullaah Ibn Amr Ibnul-Aas, may Allaah be pleased with him, who said I heard the Messenger of Allaah, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam، saying:
"Indeed Allaah will single out a man from my nation in front of all the people on the Day of Judgement. Ninety-nine scrolls will be unrolled for him; every scroll will stretch as far as the eye can see.
Then Allaah will say: 'Do you deny anything of this? Did the Angels recording your deeds oppress you?'
So the man will say: 'No, my Lord.'
Allaah will say: 'Do you have an excuse?'
The man will say: 'No, my Lord.'
Allaah will say: 'Yes, indeed, We have a good deed for you and indeed, there will be no oppression upon you today.’
Then a card will be brought forth and in it will be: ‘I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah and that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger.’
Then Allaah will say: 'Bring your bad deeds.'
The man will say: 'What is this card compared with these scrolls?'
Allaah will say: 'Indeed, you will not be oppressed.'
The Prophet, SalAllaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, continued:
The scrolls will be p
ut on one side of the scales and the card will be put on the other side, the scrolls will be light and the card will be heavy, there can be nothing more heavy than the name of Allaah.’"
[At-Tirmithee, An-Nasaa’ee, and in Musnad. Silsilatu-Saheehah, 135]
All Praise belongs to Allaah, may His peace and blessings be upon our final Prophet Muhammad, his family, his companions and all those who follow his guidance."
[Ma’arijul-Qabuul, 410, Vol. 2]
[At-Tirmithee, An-Nasaa’ee, and in Musnad. Silsilatu-Saheehah, 135]
All Praise belongs to Allaah, may His peace and blessings be upon our final Prophet Muhammad, his family, his companions and all those who follow his guidance."
[Ma’arijul-Qabuul, 410, Vol. 2]
Rights Of The Relatives
Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Saalih Al-'Uthaymeen
May Allaah Have Mercy Upon Him
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
"Relatives are those who are related to you through blood and close ties; such as the brother, the uncle, the auntie, or their children. Everyone who has a tie of relation with you has certain rights upon you in accordance with how closely they are related to you. About this, Allaah – the Most High – said (interpretation of the meaning):
'And give to the relative his right.' [Al-Qur'aan 17:26].
Allaah – the Most High – also said (interpretation of the meaning):
'And worship Allaah alone, and do not set-up any partner to Him in worship, and be kind and good to the parents, and to the relatives.' [Al-Qur'aan 4:36].
So it is obligatory upon everyone to treat their relatives in the best possible manner, and to support them in accordance with their needs, and what they seek of help and support. And this is what is necessitated by the Sharee’ah (prescribed Islamic law), the ‘aql (sound reasoning) and the fitrah (natural state).
And there are many textual evidences encouraging and urging silatur-rahm (joining the ties of relations); such as what Abuu Hurayrah, may Allaah be pleased with him, related from the Prophet, SalAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, that he said (translated meaning):
'Indeed Allaah created the creation, until when He finished doing so, the rahm (womb/ties of relation) stood-up and said: Is this the place of one who seeks refuge in You from those who severe and cut ties with me. So Allaah said: Yes, Indeed. Would it please you that I keep ties with those who keep ties with You, and cut-off ties with those who cut-off ties with you? So the rahm said: Yes, indeed! So Allaah said: Then this is for you.'
Then Allaah’s Messenger, SalAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: Recite if you wish: ‘Would you then, if you were given the authority, cause corruption in the land, and cut-off ties of relations. They are those upon whom is the curse of Allaah, so that He makes them deaf and blinds them.'
[Al-Qur'aan 47:22-23].
[Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree, No. 1987, and Saheeh Muslim, No. 3456].
The Prophet, SalAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, also said (translated meaning): 'Whosoever believes in Allaah and the Last Day, let him keep the ties of relations.' [Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree, No. 6138].
Unfortunately, many people do not fulfill this haqq (right) and transgress the bounds concerning this. Some of them do not seek to join ties with relatives or show kindness to them; neither through wealth, nor through good behaviour, nor through the giving of occasional gifts and presents nor through rendering help to them in their times of need.
Indeed, many days or months may pass without even seeing or visiting them, and sometimes, rather than seeking to join ties of relations, some people even intend to severe such ties, by seeking to harm their relatives – either through words, or action, or both. Such people may even keep close ties with those who are not relation, yet cut-off ties with relatives!
Some people only keep ties of relations with those who maintain ties with them, but cut-off from those who cut-off from them. So such people are not truly the waasils (those who keeps ties of relations), but rather they are those who do so based upon tit for tat.
So they will only keep ties with those who keep ties with them, whether relatives, or other than them. However, the true waasil (one who keeps ties of relations) is the one who keeps ties of relation for the sake of Allaah – regardless of whether his relations keep ties with him or not.
‘Abdullaah Ibn ‘Amr, may Allaah be pleased with him, related that the Prophet, SalAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said (translated meaning): 'The waasil (one who keeps the ties of relations) is not the one who merely does so out of reciprocation. Rather, the waasil is the one who, even when the relatives cut-off from him, yet he still maintains ties with them.'
So a man asked: 'O Messenger of Allaah. I have relatives with whom I maintain ties of relations, yet they cut-off from me. I
Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Saalih Al-'Uthaymeen
May Allaah Have Mercy Upon Him
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
"Relatives are those who are related to you through blood and close ties; such as the brother, the uncle, the auntie, or their children. Everyone who has a tie of relation with you has certain rights upon you in accordance with how closely they are related to you. About this, Allaah – the Most High – said (interpretation of the meaning):
'And give to the relative his right.' [Al-Qur'aan 17:26].
Allaah – the Most High – also said (interpretation of the meaning):
'And worship Allaah alone, and do not set-up any partner to Him in worship, and be kind and good to the parents, and to the relatives.' [Al-Qur'aan 4:36].
So it is obligatory upon everyone to treat their relatives in the best possible manner, and to support them in accordance with their needs, and what they seek of help and support. And this is what is necessitated by the Sharee’ah (prescribed Islamic law), the ‘aql (sound reasoning) and the fitrah (natural state).
And there are many textual evidences encouraging and urging silatur-rahm (joining the ties of relations); such as what Abuu Hurayrah, may Allaah be pleased with him, related from the Prophet, SalAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, that he said (translated meaning):
'Indeed Allaah created the creation, until when He finished doing so, the rahm (womb/ties of relation) stood-up and said: Is this the place of one who seeks refuge in You from those who severe and cut ties with me. So Allaah said: Yes, Indeed. Would it please you that I keep ties with those who keep ties with You, and cut-off ties with those who cut-off ties with you? So the rahm said: Yes, indeed! So Allaah said: Then this is for you.'
Then Allaah’s Messenger, SalAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: Recite if you wish: ‘Would you then, if you were given the authority, cause corruption in the land, and cut-off ties of relations. They are those upon whom is the curse of Allaah, so that He makes them deaf and blinds them.'
[Al-Qur'aan 47:22-23].
[Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree, No. 1987, and Saheeh Muslim, No. 3456].
The Prophet, SalAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, also said (translated meaning): 'Whosoever believes in Allaah and the Last Day, let him keep the ties of relations.' [Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree, No. 6138].
Unfortunately, many people do not fulfill this haqq (right) and transgress the bounds concerning this. Some of them do not seek to join ties with relatives or show kindness to them; neither through wealth, nor through good behaviour, nor through the giving of occasional gifts and presents nor through rendering help to them in their times of need.
Indeed, many days or months may pass without even seeing or visiting them, and sometimes, rather than seeking to join ties of relations, some people even intend to severe such ties, by seeking to harm their relatives – either through words, or action, or both. Such people may even keep close ties with those who are not relation, yet cut-off ties with relatives!
Some people only keep ties of relations with those who maintain ties with them, but cut-off from those who cut-off from them. So such people are not truly the waasils (those who keeps ties of relations), but rather they are those who do so based upon tit for tat.
So they will only keep ties with those who keep ties with them, whether relatives, or other than them. However, the true waasil (one who keeps ties of relations) is the one who keeps ties of relation for the sake of Allaah – regardless of whether his relations keep ties with him or not.
‘Abdullaah Ibn ‘Amr, may Allaah be pleased with him, related that the Prophet, SalAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said (translated meaning): 'The waasil (one who keeps the ties of relations) is not the one who merely does so out of reciprocation. Rather, the waasil is the one who, even when the relatives cut-off from him, yet he still maintains ties with them.'
So a man asked: 'O Messenger of Allaah. I have relatives with whom I maintain ties of relations, yet they cut-off from me. I
treat them kindly, yet they treat me in an evil manner. And I am forbearing and patient with them, yet they behave rudely and ignorantly towards me.'
The Prophet, SalAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: 'If the situation is as you say, then it is as if you are filling their mouths with sand. And Allaah will continue to aid and support you as long as you continue doing what you are doing.' [Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree, No. 5911].
If there were no other rewards for keeping ties of relations, except that Allaah keeps ties with the waasil in this world and the Hereafter, and that He extends His Mercy due to it, and makes affairs easier through it, and removes distress and anxieties by it, then that would be more than sufficient.
However, along with this, silatur-rahim (joining the ties of relations) brings with it closeness to one’s family and relatives, as well as love and compassion developing between one another, and there being mutual help, in times of ease and hardship between one another, and other such joys and delights – as is experienced and well-known. And when ties of relations are not maintained, then each one of the aforementioned benefits turn to their opposites, and great harm comes to the society."
[Huquuq Da’at ilayhal-Fitrah wa Qarrarthash-Sharee’ah, Pgs. 11-13].
The Prophet, SalAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: 'If the situation is as you say, then it is as if you are filling their mouths with sand. And Allaah will continue to aid and support you as long as you continue doing what you are doing.' [Saheeh Al-Bukhaaree, No. 5911].
If there were no other rewards for keeping ties of relations, except that Allaah keeps ties with the waasil in this world and the Hereafter, and that He extends His Mercy due to it, and makes affairs easier through it, and removes distress and anxieties by it, then that would be more than sufficient.
However, along with this, silatur-rahim (joining the ties of relations) brings with it closeness to one’s family and relatives, as well as love and compassion developing between one another, and there being mutual help, in times of ease and hardship between one another, and other such joys and delights – as is experienced and well-known. And when ties of relations are not maintained, then each one of the aforementioned benefits turn to their opposites, and great harm comes to the society."
[Huquuq Da’at ilayhal-Fitrah wa Qarrarthash-Sharee’ah, Pgs. 11-13].
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
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The Levels of People With Regard To Their Prayer
Which Category Do You Fall Under?
Imaam Ibnul-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah
May Allaah Have Mercy Upon Him
"And mankind, with regard to their performance of prayer are of five levels:
1) The level of the one who is negligent and wrongs his soul. He is the one who falls short in performing ablution properly, performing the prayer upon its time and within its specified limits, and in fulfilling its essential pillars.
2) The one who guards his prayers upon their proper times and within their specified limits, fulfils their essential pillars and performs his ablution with care. However, his striving (in achieving the above) is wasted due to whisperings in his prayer so he is taken away by thoughts and ideas.
3) The one who guards his prayers within their specified limits, fulfils their essential pillars and strives with himself to repel the whisperings, thoughts and ideas. He is busy struggling against his enemy (shaytaan) so that he does not steal from the prayer. On account of this he is engaged in (both) prayer and jihaad.
4) The one who stands for the prayer, completes and perfects its due rights, its essential pillars, performs it within its specified limits and his heart becomes engrossed in safeguarding its rights and specified limits, so that nothing is wasted from it. His whole concern is directed towards its establishment, its completion and its perfection, as it should be. His heart is immersed in the prayer and in enslavement to his Lord, the Exalted.
5) The one who stands for the prayer like the one mentioned above (number 4). However, on top of this, he has taken and placed his heart in front of his Lord, the Mighty and Majestic, looking towards Him with his heart with anticipation, (his heart) filled with His Love and His Might, as if he sees and witnesses Allaah. The whisperings, thoughts and ideas have vanished and the coverings which are between him and his Lord are raised. What is between this person and others with respect to the prayer, is superior and greater than what is between the heavens and the earth. This person is busy with his Lord, the Mighty and Majestic, delighted with Him.
The first type will be punished, the second type will be held to account, the third will have his sins and shortcomings expiated, the fourth will be rewarded and the fifth will be close to his Lord, because he will receive the portion of the one who makes his prayer the delight and pleasure of his eye.
Whoever makes the prayer the delight and pleasure of his eye, will have the nearness to his Lord, the Mighty and Majestic, made the delight and pleasure of his eye in the Hereafter. He will also be made a pleasure of the eye in this world since whoever makes Allaah the pleasure of his eye in this world, every other eye will become delighted and pleased with him."
[Al-Waabilus-Sayyib, Pgs. 23-24]
The Levels of People With Regard To Their Prayer
Which Category Do You Fall Under?
Imaam Ibnul-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah
May Allaah Have Mercy Upon Him
"And mankind, with regard to their performance of prayer are of five levels:
1) The level of the one who is negligent and wrongs his soul. He is the one who falls short in performing ablution properly, performing the prayer upon its time and within its specified limits, and in fulfilling its essential pillars.
2) The one who guards his prayers upon their proper times and within their specified limits, fulfils their essential pillars and performs his ablution with care. However, his striving (in achieving the above) is wasted due to whisperings in his prayer so he is taken away by thoughts and ideas.
3) The one who guards his prayers within their specified limits, fulfils their essential pillars and strives with himself to repel the whisperings, thoughts and ideas. He is busy struggling against his enemy (shaytaan) so that he does not steal from the prayer. On account of this he is engaged in (both) prayer and jihaad.
4) The one who stands for the prayer, completes and perfects its due rights, its essential pillars, performs it within its specified limits and his heart becomes engrossed in safeguarding its rights and specified limits, so that nothing is wasted from it. His whole concern is directed towards its establishment, its completion and its perfection, as it should be. His heart is immersed in the prayer and in enslavement to his Lord, the Exalted.
5) The one who stands for the prayer like the one mentioned above (number 4). However, on top of this, he has taken and placed his heart in front of his Lord, the Mighty and Majestic, looking towards Him with his heart with anticipation, (his heart) filled with His Love and His Might, as if he sees and witnesses Allaah. The whisperings, thoughts and ideas have vanished and the coverings which are between him and his Lord are raised. What is between this person and others with respect to the prayer, is superior and greater than what is between the heavens and the earth. This person is busy with his Lord, the Mighty and Majestic, delighted with Him.
The first type will be punished, the second type will be held to account, the third will have his sins and shortcomings expiated, the fourth will be rewarded and the fifth will be close to his Lord, because he will receive the portion of the one who makes his prayer the delight and pleasure of his eye.
Whoever makes the prayer the delight and pleasure of his eye, will have the nearness to his Lord, the Mighty and Majestic, made the delight and pleasure of his eye in the Hereafter. He will also be made a pleasure of the eye in this world since whoever makes Allaah the pleasure of his eye in this world, every other eye will become delighted and pleased with him."
[Al-Waabilus-Sayyib, Pgs. 23-24]
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
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Imaam Ibnul-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah
May Allaah Have Mercy Upon Him
"Be in this world like a bee, when it eats, it eats what is pure (i.e. nectar); when it feeds, it feeds what is pure (i.e. honey). And when it lands on something, it does not break it nor cause ruin."
[Al-Fawaaid]
كن فى الدنيا كالنحلة إن أكلت أكلت طيبا وإن أطعمت أطعمت طيبا وإن سقطت على شيء لم تكسره ولم تخدشه,
May Allaah Have Mercy Upon Him
"Be in this world like a bee, when it eats, it eats what is pure (i.e. nectar); when it feeds, it feeds what is pure (i.e. honey). And when it lands on something, it does not break it nor cause ruin."
[Al-Fawaaid]
كن فى الدنيا كالنحلة إن أكلت أكلت طيبا وإن أطعمت أطعمت طيبا وإن سقطت على شيء لم تكسره ولم تخدشه,
Imaam Ibnul-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah
May Allaah Have Mercy Upon Him
“Calamities, trials and tests are signs of love from Allaah for the believers. They are comparable to a cure; although it may be bitter, you accept it because it is from the One whom you love; and to Allaah belongs the best example.”
[Ighaathatul Lahfan, Pg. 286]
May Allaah Have Mercy Upon Him
“Calamities, trials and tests are signs of love from Allaah for the believers. They are comparable to a cure; although it may be bitter, you accept it because it is from the One whom you love; and to Allaah belongs the best example.”
[Ighaathatul Lahfan, Pg. 286]
Imaam Ibnul-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah
May Allaah Have Mercy Upon Him
"Some people have a nature similar to the one of pigs, which don't appreciate good food and rush towards feces if a man relieves himself. Many people are like this. If they hear about or see with their own eyes your good qualities, even if these exceed your flaws by far, it doesn't please them, they don't pay attention to it nor do they mention it to other people. But if they see the least mistake in talk or actions, they react immediately and wholeheartedly."
[Madaarijus-Saalikeen, 1/435]
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"Some people have a nature similar to the one of pigs, which don't appreciate good food and rush towards feces if a man relieves himself. Many people are like this. If they hear about or see with their own eyes your good qualities, even if these exceed your flaws by far, it doesn't please them, they don't pay attention to it nor do they mention it to other people. But if they see the least mistake in talk or actions, they react immediately and wholeheartedly."
[Madaarijus-Saalikeen, 1/435]
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Signs Of A Diseased Heart
Imaam Ibnul-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah
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- One does not feel any hurt or pain when he commits evil deeds and sins.
- One finds both pleasure in committing sins and tranquility after doing them.
- One looks after less important matters and neglects more important and critical ones.
- One dislikes the truth and has difficulty accepting or submitting to it.
- One feels discomfort being in the company of the righteous and feels comfort in the company of the sinful.
- One is susceptible to misconceptions and doubts, and is attracted to debates and arguments about them, rather than to reading Qur’aan and other such beneficial acts.
- One is not affected by any kind of admonition.
[Ighaatha al-Lahfaa, Vol. 1, Pg. 548].
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Imaam Ibnul-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah
May Allaah Have Mercy Upon Him
- One does not feel any hurt or pain when he commits evil deeds and sins.
- One finds both pleasure in committing sins and tranquility after doing them.
- One looks after less important matters and neglects more important and critical ones.
- One dislikes the truth and has difficulty accepting or submitting to it.
- One feels discomfort being in the company of the righteous and feels comfort in the company of the sinful.
- One is susceptible to misconceptions and doubts, and is attracted to debates and arguments about them, rather than to reading Qur’aan and other such beneficial acts.
- One is not affected by any kind of admonition.
[Ighaatha al-Lahfaa, Vol. 1, Pg. 548].
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