1 00:00:00,780 --> 00:00:03,779 Riyadh al-Salihin 2 00:00:03,779 --> 00:00:06,780 From the words of the Master of the Messengers 3 00:00:06,780 --> 00:00:09,779 Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 4 00:00:09,779 --> 00:00:15,980 Chapter on Truthfulness 5 00:00:15,980 --> 00:00:17,980 Allah the Almighty said 6 00:00:17,980 --> 00:00:24,070 “O ye who believe! Be careful of your duty to Allah, and be with the truthful.” (9:119) 7 00:00:24,070 --> 00:00:26,070 And He, the Almighty, said 8 00:00:26,070 --> 00:00:29,070 "And the truthful men and the truthful women" 9 00:00:29,070 --> 00:00:31,070 And He, the Almighty, said 10 00:00:31,070 --> 00:00:35,070 “Obedience and a civil word. Then, when the matter is determined, if they are loyal to Allah it will be well for them.” (47:21) 11 00:00:35,070 --> 00:00:39,479 On the authority of Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him 12 00:00:39,479 --> 00:00:43,509 On the authority of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said 13 00:00:43,509 --> 00:00:46,509 "Indeed, truthfulness leads to righteousness 14 00:00:46,509 --> 00:00:49,579 And righteousness leads to Paradise 15 00:00:49,579 --> 00:00:55,700 A man continues to speak the truth until he is recorded with Allah as a truthful person 16 00:00:55,700 --> 00:00:58,700 Indeed, lying leads to wickedness 17 00:00:58,700 --> 00:01:01,700 And wickedness leads to the Fire 18 00:01:01,700 --> 00:01:07,799 A man continues to lie until he is recorded with Allah as a liar" 19 00:01:07,799 --> 00:01:09,900 Agreed upon 20 00:01:09,900 --> 00:01:15,859 Righteousness is a comprehensive term for all good deeds 21 00:01:15,859 --> 00:01:18,859 "Leads to" means it guides and brings one to 22 00:01:18,859 --> 00:01:24,230 "Wickedness" means evil deeds 23 00:01:24,230 --> 00:01:26,230 From the benefits of the hadith 24 00:01:26,230 --> 00:01:31,390 Encouragement toward truthfulness, as it is the cause of all good 25 00:01:31,390 --> 00:01:34,390 Warning against lying and taking it lightly 26 00:01:34,390 --> 00:01:37,680 Because it is the cause of all evil 27 00:01:37,680 --> 00:01:40,680 Whoever pursues truthfulness, it becomes his natural disposition 28 00:01:40,680 --> 00:01:44,780 And whoever intends to lie, it becomes his character 29 00:01:44,780 --> 00:01:48,840 Whoever is known for something, it is correct to describe him by it 30 00:01:48,840 --> 00:01:52,840 Virtuous morals are acquired through practice and pursuit 31 00:01:52,840 --> 00:01:58,840 For the soul is influenced by engaging in the causes of good, and its nature changes 32 00:01:58,840 --> 00:02:00,840 And the opposite is likewise true 33 00:02:00,840 --> 00:02:05,969 The final abode of righteous deeds is in the Gardens of Bliss 34 00:02:05,969 --> 00:02:09,969 And the place for evil deeds is the Fire of Hell 35 00:02:09,969 --> 00:02:14,099 Truthfulness is in speech that conforms to reality 36 00:02:14,099 --> 00:02:18,099 And in action by performing it in the best possible way 37 00:02:18,099 --> 00:02:21,629 And on the authority of Abu Muhammad 38 00:02:21,629 --> 00:02:26,659 Al-Hasan Ibn 'Ali Ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with them both, who said 39 00:02:26,659 --> 00:02:30,659 I memorized from the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 40 00:02:30,659 --> 00:02:34,659 "Leave what makes you doubt for what does not make you doubt 41 00:02:34,659 --> 00:02:38,789 For truthfulness is tranquility, and lying is doubt" 42 00:02:38,789 --> 00:02:40,860 Narrated by al-Tirmidhi 43 00:02:40,860 --> 00:02:44,139 His saying "makes you doubt" 44 00:02:44,139 --> 00:02:48,139 Means: leave what you are uncertain about regarding its permissibility 45 00:02:48,139 --> 00:02:51,139 And turn to what you have no doubt about 46 00:02:51,139 --> 00:02:54,520 From the benefits of the hadith 47 00:02:54,520 --> 00:02:59,740 It is part of piety to stop at doubtful and ambiguous matters 48 00:02:59,740 --> 00:03:04,740 For pure, lawful things do not cause doubt in the heart of a believer 49 00:03:04,740 --> 00:03:09,740 Whoever avoids doubtful matters has sought to protect his religion and his honor 50 00:03:09,740 --> 00:03:12,900 Scrupulousness in refraining from doubtful matters 51 00:03:12,900 --> 00:03:16,900 Is only appropriate for one whose conditions are upright 52 00:03:16,900 --> 00:03:19,900 And whose deeds are consistent in piety and fear of Allah 53 00:03:19,900 --> 00:03:22,900 As for one who refrains from all manifest prohibitions 54 00:03:22,900 --> 00:03:25,900 And is scrupulous about minute doubtful matters 55 00:03:25,900 --> 00:03:29,900 This is cold piety and excessive hesitation 56 00:03:29,900 --> 00:03:33,099 It is recommended to keep away from doubtful matters 57 00:03:33,099 --> 00:03:36,099 And to proceed with what is clearly lawful 58 00:03:36,099 --> 00:03:41,099 Because whoever avoids doubtful matters has sought to protect his religion and his honor 59 00:03:41,099 --> 00:03:45,259 Truthfulness instills tranquility in the heart of its possessor 60 00:03:45,259 --> 00:03:48,259 As well as courage and self-respect 61 00:03:48,259 --> 00:03:50,259 And the trust of people in him 62 00:03:50,259 --> 00:03:54,289 While lying instills doubt and hesitation in the heart of its possessor 63 00:03:54,289 --> 00:03:57,289 As well as fear, humiliation, disgrace, and insignificance 64 00:03:57,289 --> 00:04:00,289 And a lack of trust among people 65 00:04:00,289 --> 00:04:03,379 Returning to the heart when in doubt 66 00:04:03,379 --> 00:04:07,379 For that which the heart finds peace in and the chest feels open to 67 00:04:07,379 --> 00:04:09,379 Is righteousness and lawful 68 00:04:09,379 --> 00:04:11,379 And that which is contrary to that 69 00:04:11,379 --> 00:04:14,379 Is sin and unlawful 70 00:04:14,379 --> 00:04:20,339 On the authority of Abu Sufyan Sakhr Ibn Harb, may Allah be pleased with him 71 00:04:20,339 --> 00:04:24,339 In his long hadith regarding his story with Heraclius 72 00:04:24,339 --> 00:04:26,339 Heraclius said 73 00:04:26,339 --> 00:04:31,339 "What does he command you?" meaning the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 74 00:04:31,339 --> 00:04:33,459 Abu Sufyan said 75 00:04:33,459 --> 00:04:34,459 I said 76 00:04:34,459 --> 00:04:36,459 He says 77 00:04:36,459 --> 00:04:40,459 "Worship Allah alone and do not associate anything with Him 78 00:04:40,459 --> 00:04:43,459 And abandon what your forefathers say 79 00:04:43,459 --> 00:04:48,459 And he commands us to pray, to be truthful, to be chaste, and to maintain ties of kinship" 80 00:04:48,459 --> 00:04:51,589 Agreed upon 81 00:04:51,589 --> 00:04:55,550 Heraclius was the King of Rome 82 00:04:55,550 --> 00:04:57,550 And his title was Caesar 83 00:04:57,550 --> 00:04:58,649 Chastity 84 00:04:58,649 --> 00:05:02,649 Means refraining from forbidden things and matters that undermine one's honor 85 00:05:02,649 --> 00:05:04,810 Maintaining ties 86 00:05:04,810 --> 00:05:05,810 Means maintaining ties of kinship 87 00:05:05,810 --> 00:05:08,810 And everything that Allah has commanded to be joined 88 00:05:08,810 --> 00:05:12,810 This is done through kindness, generosity, and good care 89 00:05:12,810 --> 00:05:16,290 "What your forefathers say" 90 00:05:16,290 --> 00:05:20,290 Means everything they were upon during the days of ignorance 91 00:05:20,290 --> 00:05:22,290 As for noble character 92 00:05:22,290 --> 00:05:27,290 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, came to perfect it 93 00:05:27,290 --> 00:05:29,610 The story of Heraclius 94 00:05:29,610 --> 00:05:35,610 Meaning his story when the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, wrote to him inviting him to Islam 95 00:05:35,610 --> 00:05:39,610 And that was in the sixth year of the Hijrah 96 00:05:39,610 --> 00:05:43,110 From the benefits of the hadith 97 00:05:43,110 --> 00:05:47,300 The Messenger's, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, adherence to truthfulness 98 00:05:47,300 --> 00:05:50,300 His fame for it, and his commanding it 99 00:05:50,300 --> 00:05:53,300 And the testimony of his enemies to that effect 100 00:05:53,300 --> 00:05:56,300 The foundation of this religion is Tawhid (monotheism) 101 00:05:56,300 --> 00:05:58,300 Because it is the source of all virtues 102 00:05:58,300 --> 00:06:03,399 All the messengers were sent to clarify the true Tawhid 103 00:06:03,399 --> 00:06:05,399 And to uproot and remove polytheism 104 00:06:05,399 --> 00:06:13,430 Allah, the Glorified, commands everything that benefits humanity and brings them good in this world and the Hereafter 105 00:06:13,430 --> 00:06:16,560 Discouragement from blind imitation of forefathers 106 00:06:16,560 --> 00:06:18,560 Or masters and leaders 107 00:06:18,560 --> 00:06:21,560 Especially in matters of religion 108 00:06:22,689 --> 00:06:26,689 The hadith indicates in its generality the comprehensiveness of the message of Islam 109 00:06:26,689 --> 00:06:31,689 For it mentioned Tawhid, faith, rulings, and morals 110 00:06:31,689 --> 00:06:34,689 And these are the pillars of the life of the servants 111 00:06:34,689 --> 00:06:38,449 On the authority of Abu Thabit 112 00:06:38,449 --> 00:06:40,449 And it is said Abu Sa'id 113 00:06:40,449 --> 00:06:43,449 And it is said Abu al-Walid Sahl Ibn Hunayf 114 00:06:43,449 --> 00:06:46,449 And he was a veteran of Badr, may Allah be pleased with him 115 00:06:46,449 --> 00:06:50,509 That the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said 116 00:06:50,509 --> 00:06:53,509 "Whoever asks Allah the Almighty for martyrdom sincerely 117 00:06:53,509 --> 00:06:56,509 Allah will grant him the ranks of the martyrs 118 00:06:56,509 --> 00:06:59,509 Even if he dies in his bed" 119 00:06:59,509 --> 00:07:02,579 Narrated by Muslim 120 00:07:02,579 --> 00:07:06,629 "Veteran of Badr" means he witnessed the Battle of Badr 121 00:07:06,629 --> 00:07:08,730 "Ranks of the martyrs" 122 00:07:08,730 --> 00:07:11,730 Meaning their degrees with Allah 123 00:07:11,730 --> 00:07:15,069 From the benefits of the hadith 124 00:07:15,069 --> 00:07:19,230 Sincerity of the heart is a cause for attaining one's goal 125 00:07:19,230 --> 00:07:22,230 And that whoever intends a righteous deed 126 00:07:22,230 --> 00:07:25,230 Is rewarded for it even if he is unable to perform it 127 00:07:25,230 --> 00:07:28,230 Or if he began it but did not complete it 128 00:07:28,230 --> 00:07:32,329 It is recommended to seek martyrdom and to be sincere in that 129 00:07:32,329 --> 00:07:35,329 For the servant attains its rank 130 00:07:35,329 --> 00:07:37,329 If he wishes for it sincerely 131 00:07:37,680 --> 00:07:39,680 The generosity of Allah toward this Ummah 132 00:07:39,680 --> 00:07:42,680 For He gives them, with little effort 133 00:07:42,680 --> 00:07:45,680 The highest degrees in Paradise 134 00:07:45,680 --> 00:07:48,060 Sincerity in martyrdom 135 00:07:48,060 --> 00:07:51,060 Is that it be for the sake of raising the word of Allah the Almighty 136 00:07:51,060 --> 00:07:53,060 And attaining His pleasure 137 00:07:53,060 --> 00:07:55,060 Not for any other purpose 138 00:07:55,060 --> 00:08:00,310 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said 139 00:08:00,310 --> 00:08:04,310 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said 140 00:08:04,310 --> 00:08:06,310 "A prophet from among the prophets— 141 00:08:06,310 --> 00:08:10,310 May the prayers and peace of Allah be upon them— 142 00:08:10,310 --> 00:08:12,379 Said to his people 143 00:08:12,379 --> 00:08:15,379 'No man who has married a woman 144 00:08:15,379 --> 00:08:18,379 And wishes to consummate the marriage with her 145 00:08:18,379 --> 00:08:20,379 But has not yet done so, should follow me 146 00:08:20,379 --> 00:08:24,569 Nor anyone who has built houses but has not raised their roofs 147 00:08:24,569 --> 00:08:28,569 Nor anyone who has bought sheep or pregnant camels 148 00:08:28,569 --> 00:08:30,569 And is waiting for their offspring, should follow me' 149 00:08:30,569 --> 00:08:32,730 So he went on a military expedition 150 00:08:32,730 --> 00:08:35,730 And when he approached the village at the time of the Asr prayer 151 00:08:35,730 --> 00:08:37,730 Or near that time 152 00:08:37,730 --> 00:08:39,730 He said to the sun 153 00:08:39,730 --> 00:08:42,730 'You are commanded, and I am commanded 154 00:08:42,730 --> 00:08:45,730 O Allah, hold it back for us' 155 00:08:45,730 --> 00:08:48,730 So it was held back until Allah granted him victory 156 00:08:48,730 --> 00:08:50,730 Then he gathered the spoils 157 00:08:50,730 --> 00:08:52,730 And the fire came—meaning the fire— 158 00:08:52,730 --> 00:08:54,730 To consume them 159 00:08:54,730 --> 00:08:56,730 But it did not consume them 160 00:08:56,730 --> 00:08:59,730 So he said, 'There is embezzlement among you 161 00:08:59,730 --> 00:09:03,730 So let one man from every tribe pledge allegiance to me' 162 00:09:03,730 --> 00:09:06,730 Then the hand of a man stuck to his hand 163 00:09:06,730 --> 00:09:09,730 He said, 'The embezzlement is among you 164 00:09:09,730 --> 00:09:12,730 So let your tribe pledge allegiance to me' 165 00:09:12,730 --> 00:09:16,820 Then the hands of two or three men stuck to his hand 166 00:09:16,820 --> 00:09:19,820 He said, 'The embezzlement is among you' 167 00:09:19,820 --> 00:09:24,820 So they brought a head like the head of a cow made of gold 168 00:09:24,820 --> 00:09:25,820 And he placed it 169 00:09:25,820 --> 00:09:28,820 Then the fire came and consumed it 170 00:09:28,820 --> 00:09:32,860 Spoils were not lawful for anyone before us 171 00:09:32,860 --> 00:09:35,860 Then Allah made the spoils lawful for us 172 00:09:35,860 --> 00:09:38,860 When He saw our weakness and inability 173 00:09:38,860 --> 00:09:40,860 He made them lawful for us" 174 00:09:40,860 --> 00:09:42,860 Agreed upon 175 00:09:42,860 --> 00:09:44,139 And "pregnant camels" 176 00:09:44,139 --> 00:09:46,139 Is the plural of "khalfah" 177 00:09:46,139 --> 00:09:48,139 Which is a pregnant she-camel 178 00:09:48,139 --> 00:09:50,740 "A prophet" 179 00:09:50,740 --> 00:09:52,740 Is Yusha' Ibn Nun (Joshua) 180 00:09:52,740 --> 00:09:55,740 According to the saying of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 181 00:09:55,740 --> 00:09:57,740 In the authentic hadith 182 00:09:57,740 --> 00:10:00,740 "The sun was not held back for any human 183 00:10:00,740 --> 00:10:02,740 Except for Yusha' 184 00:10:02,740 --> 00:10:05,740 On the nights he marched to Jerusalem" 185 00:10:05,740 --> 00:10:06,870 "Consummate" 186 00:10:06,870 --> 00:10:10,870 Refers to the private parts, marriage, and intercourse 187 00:10:10,870 --> 00:10:11,970 "Consummate the marriage with her" 188 00:10:11,970 --> 00:10:13,970 Meaning to have intercourse with her 189 00:10:13,970 --> 00:10:16,159 "Did not consume them" 190 00:10:16,159 --> 00:10:19,159 Meaning it did not taste them 191 00:10:19,159 --> 00:10:20,159 "Embezzlement" 192 00:10:20,159 --> 00:10:23,159 Is treachery regarding the spoils of war 193 00:10:23,159 --> 00:10:26,149 From the benefits of the hadith 194 00:10:26,149 --> 00:10:31,379 Worldly desires call the soul to panic and the love of remaining 195 00:10:31,379 --> 00:10:37,379 That is why Yusha' forbade his people from following him in any of these states 196 00:10:37,379 --> 00:10:42,379 Because those who possess them have their souls attached to these worldly causes 197 00:10:42,379 --> 00:10:44,379 So their resolve weakens 198 00:10:44,379 --> 00:10:48,379 And their desire for Jihad and martyrdom wanes 199 00:10:48,379 --> 00:10:52,539 Important matters should not have their policy entrusted 200 00:10:52,539 --> 00:10:55,539 Except to someone resolute and free of distraction 201 00:10:55,539 --> 00:10:57,539 This is why the Prophet’s intention was 202 00:10:57,539 --> 00:11:00,539 to free them from distractions and worldly preoccupations, 203 00:11:00,539 --> 00:11:05,539 so that they might devote themselves to jihad with sincere intention and firm resolve. 204 00:11:05,539 --> 00:11:09,759 It is necessary to provide for the needs of the mujahidin in worldly matters, 205 00:11:09,759 --> 00:11:12,980 so that they may dedicate themselves to jihad with sincerity. 206 00:11:12,980 --> 00:11:18,210 The establishment of miracles for the prophets, peace and blessings be upon them. 207 00:11:18,210 --> 00:11:23,210 One of the signs of the acceptance of war spoils, and the absence of misappropriation (ghulul) within them, 208 00:11:23,210 --> 00:11:26,210 was that a fire would descend from the sky and consume them. 209 00:11:26,210 --> 00:11:28,210 This was the case in the past, 210 00:11:28,210 --> 00:11:30,210 but in Islam, 211 00:11:30,210 --> 00:11:36,210 Allah the Exalted permitted the spoils of war for the Ummah of Muhammad, peace be upon him. 212 00:11:36,210 --> 00:11:41,210 This was one of his specific characteristics, peace be upon him. 213 00:11:41,210 --> 00:11:44,370 Allah has veiled this Ummah and shown it mercy, 214 00:11:44,370 --> 00:11:47,370 unlike previous nations, 215 00:11:47,370 --> 00:11:50,370 for whoever committed misappropriation or disobedience among them, 216 00:11:50,370 --> 00:11:52,529 Allah would expose him. 217 00:11:52,529 --> 00:11:55,529 The punishment of the community for the actions of its foolish ones. 218 00:11:55,529 --> 00:11:58,529 Therefore, it was among the supplications of the believers: 219 00:11:58,529 --> 00:12:03,529 "And do not hold us accountable for what the foolish among us have done." 220 00:12:03,529 --> 00:12:09,649 On the authority of Abu Khalid Hakim Ibn Hizam, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 221 00:12:09,649 --> 00:12:13,649 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 222 00:12:13,649 --> 00:12:17,649 "The two parties to a transaction have the option (to rescind) as long as they have not separated." 223 00:12:17,649 --> 00:12:20,649 "If they are truthful and disclose (the defects)," 224 00:12:20,649 --> 00:12:23,649 "their transaction will be blessed." 225 00:12:23,649 --> 00:12:25,649 "But if they conceal and lie," 226 00:12:25,649 --> 00:12:28,649 "the blessing of their transaction will be wiped out." 227 00:12:28,649 --> 00:12:30,649 Agreed upon. 228 00:12:30,649 --> 00:12:36,250 "The two parties to a transaction," meaning the seller and the buyer. 229 00:12:36,250 --> 00:12:38,340 "Have the option," 230 00:12:38,340 --> 00:12:40,340 a noun derived from choosing and having the right to choose, 231 00:12:40,340 --> 00:12:44,340 which is the request for the better of two options: rescinding or finalizing the contract. 232 00:12:44,340 --> 00:12:47,340 This is what is called the "option of the session" (khiyar al-majlis). 233 00:12:47,340 --> 00:12:49,440 "If they are truthful," 234 00:12:49,440 --> 00:12:51,440 meaning in what they inform each other of, 235 00:12:51,440 --> 00:12:53,440 the seller regarding the item being sold, 236 00:12:53,440 --> 00:12:55,440 and the buyer regarding the price. 237 00:12:55,440 --> 00:12:57,789 "And disclose," 238 00:12:57,789 --> 00:12:59,789 meaning the seller and the buyer make clear 239 00:12:59,789 --> 00:13:01,789 what is in the item being sold and the price, 240 00:13:01,789 --> 00:13:03,789 such as defects and the like. 241 00:13:03,789 --> 00:13:06,049 "Their transaction will be blessed," 242 00:13:06,049 --> 00:13:08,049 meaning in their buying and selling, 243 00:13:08,049 --> 00:13:11,049 which occurs through an abundance of goodness and blessing, 244 00:13:11,049 --> 00:13:15,049 and the facilitation of means leading to increased profit. 245 00:13:15,049 --> 00:13:17,080 "If they conceal," 246 00:13:17,080 --> 00:13:21,080 meaning if they hide the defects in the goods or the price. 247 00:13:21,080 --> 00:13:23,429 "The blessing of their transaction will be wiped out," 248 00:13:23,429 --> 00:13:25,429 meaning it will be removed, 249 00:13:25,429 --> 00:13:29,429 and they will gain nothing but mere exhaustion. 250 00:13:29,429 --> 00:13:33,360 From the benefits of the hadith: 251 00:13:33,360 --> 00:13:37,620 The establishment of the "option of the session" for those engaged in a transaction. 252 00:13:37,620 --> 00:13:41,620 The obligation to disclose defects in goods and the prohibition of concealing them. 253 00:13:41,620 --> 00:13:43,620 If a defect appears, 254 00:13:43,620 --> 00:13:46,620 one has the option to rescind the sale. 255 00:13:46,620 --> 00:13:49,809 What is with Allah cannot be attained 256 00:13:49,809 --> 00:13:51,809 except through righteous deeds. 257 00:13:51,809 --> 00:13:54,899 The ill-omen of sins upon those who commit them, 258 00:13:54,899 --> 00:13:58,899 for they cause the loss of the good of this world and the Hereafter. 259 00:13:58,899 --> 00:14:02,220 Truthfulness in trade is a lofty requirement, 260 00:14:02,220 --> 00:14:05,220 which only those with great fortune can maintain. 261 00:14:05,220 --> 00:14:08,220 It is the source of blessing and growth. 262 00:14:08,220 --> 00:14:11,929 Riyad al-Salihin.