WEBVTT 00:00:00.780 --> 00:00:03.779 Riyad al-Salihin 00:00:03.779 --> 00:00:06.780 From the words of the Master of the Messengers 00:00:06.780 --> 00:00:09.779 Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 00:00:09.779 --> 00:00:15.310 Chapter: The Virtue of Standing in Prayer on the Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr) 00:00:15.310 --> 00:00:18.309 And the clarification of the men who seek it 00:00:18.309 --> 00:00:21.719 Allah the Exalted says: 00:00:21.719 --> 00:00:25.719 “Lo! We revealed it on the Night of Predestination.” (97:1) 00:00:25.719 --> 00:00:27.719 To the end of the Surah 00:00:27.719 --> 00:00:29.879 And He, the Exalted, says: 00:00:29.879 --> 00:00:34.880 “Lo! We revealed it on a blessed night - Lo! We are ever warning -” (44:3) 00:00:34.880 --> 00:00:36.880 The verses 00:00:36.880 --> 00:00:41.259 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him 00:00:41.259 --> 00:00:45.380 From the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said: 00:00:45.380 --> 00:00:49.380 "Whoever stands in prayer on the Night of Decree out of faith and seeking reward," 00:00:49.380 --> 00:00:52.380 "His previous sins will be forgiven." 00:00:52.380 --> 00:00:56.219 Agreed upon 00:00:56.219 --> 00:00:58.380 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:00:58.380 --> 00:01:00.380 Clarification of the virtue of the Night of Decree 00:01:00.380 --> 00:01:02.380 It is a unique virtue 00:01:02.380 --> 00:01:06.379 Beyond the virtues contained within the month of Ramadan as a whole 00:01:06.379 --> 00:01:10.590 And on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar, may Allah be pleased with both of them: 00:01:10.590 --> 00:01:14.590 That some men among the Companions of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:01:14.590 --> 00:01:17.590 Saw the Night of Decree in a dream 00:01:17.590 --> 00:01:19.659 During the last seven nights 00:01:19.659 --> 00:01:23.659 So the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:01:23.659 --> 00:01:27.659 "I see that your dreams coincide regarding the last seven nights." 00:01:27.659 --> 00:01:29.659 "So whoever is seeking it," 00:01:29.659 --> 00:01:32.659 "Let him seek it in the last seven nights." 00:01:32.659 --> 00:01:34.819 Agreed upon 00:01:34.819 --> 00:01:38.680 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:01:38.680 --> 00:01:40.680 The dreams of the people of faith are true 00:01:40.680 --> 00:01:44.680 And they may coincide regarding a matter of goodness 00:01:44.680 --> 00:01:49.159 A dream does not establish a legal ruling (Shari'ah) 00:01:49.159 --> 00:01:51.159 Unless the Shari'ah confirms it 00:01:51.159 --> 00:01:55.159 An example of this is the dream of ‘Abdullah Ibn Zayd, 00:01:55.159 --> 00:01:58.159 May Allah be pleased with him, regarding the matter of the Adhan 00:01:58.159 --> 00:02:02.469 And on the authority of ‘Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: 00:02:02.469 --> 00:02:06.469 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:02:06.469 --> 00:02:09.469 Used to seclude himself (i'tikaf) during the last ten nights of Ramadan 00:02:09.469 --> 00:02:11.469 And he would say: 00:02:11.469 --> 00:02:16.469 "Seek the Night of Decree in the last ten nights of Ramadan." 00:02:16.469 --> 00:02:18.500 Agreed upon 00:02:18.500 --> 00:02:21.530 "Seclude himself" 00:02:21.530 --> 00:02:24.680 Meaning: he would observe i'tikaf 00:02:24.680 --> 00:02:26.939 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:02:26.939 --> 00:02:30.939 It is recommended to observe i'tikaf during the last ten nights of Ramadan 00:02:30.939 --> 00:02:33.449 The Night of Decree 00:02:33.449 --> 00:02:36.860 Is in the last ten nights of Ramadan 00:02:36.860 --> 00:02:39.860 It is recommended for the servant to seek out virtuous times 00:02:39.860 --> 00:02:42.860 To enliven them with obedience, prayer, and dhikr 00:02:42.860 --> 00:02:48.050 And the recitation of the Noble Qur’an 00:02:48.050 --> 00:02:51.050 And on the authority of ‘Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her: 00:02:51.050 --> 00:02:55.050 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:02:55.050 --> 00:02:58.050 "Seek the Night of Decree in the odd nights" 00:02:58.050 --> 00:03:01.050 "Of the last ten nights of Ramadan." 00:03:01.050 --> 00:03:03.050 Narrated by al-Bukhari 00:03:03.050 --> 00:03:05.849 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:03:05.849 --> 00:03:12.039 This hadith specifies all the hadiths mentioned regarding seeking the Night of Decree 00:03:12.039 --> 00:03:17.039 And clarifies that it falls within the odd nights of the last ten of Ramadan 00:03:17.039 --> 00:03:21.039 Through this, the texts are reconciled and do not contradict one another 00:03:21.039 --> 00:03:25.770 And on the authority of ‘Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: 00:03:25.770 --> 00:03:28.770 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:03:28.770 --> 00:03:32.770 When the last ten nights of Ramadan began, 00:03:32.770 --> 00:03:34.770 Would enliven the night, 00:03:34.770 --> 00:03:35.770 Wake his family, 00:03:35.770 --> 00:03:38.770 Exert himself, and tighten his waist-wrapper. 00:03:38.770 --> 00:03:40.900 Agreed upon 00:03:40.900 --> 00:03:43.539 "Tighten his waist-wrapper" 00:03:43.539 --> 00:03:47.539 Meaning: he would abstain from marital relations and exert himself in worship 00:03:47.539 --> 00:03:50.240 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:03:50.240 --> 00:03:55.400 An illustration of the intensity of the Prophet's worship, peace be upon him, 00:03:55.400 --> 00:03:57.400 And his patience in performing it 00:03:57.400 --> 00:04:00.939 An indication that sleep is the brother of death 00:04:00.939 --> 00:04:02.939 And that is why he said: 00:04:02.939 --> 00:04:05.360 "Enliven the night" 00:04:05.360 --> 00:04:08.360 Abstaining from marital relations during these times 00:04:08.360 --> 00:04:12.810 Is more conducive to worship and consistency in it 00:04:12.810 --> 00:04:15.810 One should urge one's family toward worship 00:04:15.810 --> 00:04:17.810 And raise them upon obedience 00:04:17.810 --> 00:04:19.810 And command them to pray 00:04:19.810 --> 00:04:24.990 And on the authority of ‘Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: 00:04:24.990 --> 00:04:27.990 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:04:27.990 --> 00:04:29.990 Would exert himself in Ramadan 00:04:29.990 --> 00:04:31.990 In a way he did not exert himself at other times 00:04:31.990 --> 00:04:33.990 And in the last ten nights of it, 00:04:33.990 --> 00:04:36.990 He would exert himself in a way he did not at other times 00:04:36.990 --> 00:04:39.149 Narrated by Muslim 00:04:39.149 --> 00:04:43.079 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:04:43.079 --> 00:04:47.079 The recommendation to seize virtuous times for acts of obedience 00:04:47.079 --> 00:04:51.720 Clarification of the virtue of the last ten nights of Ramadan 00:04:51.720 --> 00:04:54.720 The eagerness of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, 00:04:54.720 --> 00:04:56.720 To obey his Lord 00:04:56.720 --> 00:04:59.720 And his exertion in seeking His pleasure 00:04:59.720 --> 00:05:05.060 And on the authority of ‘Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: 00:05:05.060 --> 00:05:07.060 I said, "O Messenger of Allah," 00:05:07.060 --> 00:05:11.060 "Tell me, if I knew which night was the Night of Decree," 00:05:11.060 --> 00:05:13.060 "What should I say during it?" 00:05:13.060 --> 00:05:14.060 He said: 00:05:14.060 --> 00:05:16.060 "Say:" 00:05:16.060 --> 00:05:21.060 "O Allah, You are Pardoning, You love pardon, so pardon me." 00:05:21.060 --> 00:05:23.160 Narrated by al-Tirmidhi 00:05:23.160 --> 00:05:28.060 "Tell me" means: inform me 00:05:28.060 --> 00:05:30.920 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:05:30.920 --> 00:05:35.019 The Night of Decree has signs and markers 00:05:35.019 --> 00:05:38.019 Which may appear to some worshippers and not others 00:05:38.019 --> 00:05:43.339 It is recommended to ask the people of knowledge about the ruling of a new situation before acting upon it 00:05:43.339 --> 00:05:47.850 "The Pardoning" (al-'Afuw) is one of the Beautiful Names of Allah 00:05:47.850 --> 00:05:51.360 Affirmation of the attribute of love for Allah 00:05:51.360 --> 00:05:53.360 And that He loves pardon 00:05:53.360 --> 00:05:58.680 The good of the Hereafter is prioritized in supplication over the good of this world 00:05:58.680 --> 00:06:02.680 Because the pivot of success and triumph lies in the good of the Hereafter 00:06:02.680 --> 00:06:06.350 If a servant knows of a time when prayers are answered 00:06:06.350 --> 00:06:09.350 Or feels a state of closeness to Allah 00:06:09.350 --> 00:06:17.779 He must manifest his poverty and brokenness before his True Master 00:06:17.779 --> 00:06:23.089 Chapter: The Virtue of the Siwak and the Characteristics of Natural Disposition (Fitrah) 00:06:23.089 --> 00:06:26.089 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him: 00:06:26.089 --> 00:06:30.089 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:06:30.089 --> 00:06:34.089 "Were it not that I would make it difficult for my Ummah or for the people," 00:06:34.089 --> 00:06:38.149 "I would have commanded them to use the siwak before every prayer." 00:06:38.149 --> 00:06:41.139 Agreed upon 00:06:41.139 --> 00:06:43.500 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:06:43.500 --> 00:06:45.500 The siwak is not obligatory 00:06:45.500 --> 00:06:48.500 Because if it were obligatory, 00:06:48.500 --> 00:06:52.980 He would have commanded them to do it, regardless of whether it was difficult or not 00:06:52.980 --> 00:06:55.980 The concern of the Prophet, peace be upon him, 00:06:55.980 --> 00:06:58.420 And his compassion for his Ummah 00:06:58.420 --> 00:07:01.420 It is recommended to use the siwak when rising for prayer 00:07:01.420 --> 00:07:04.420 As it is a state of drawing near to Allah 00:07:04.420 --> 00:07:07.420 Which necessitates a state of perfection and cleanliness 00:07:07.420 --> 00:07:10.420 To demonstrate the honor of the act of worship 00:07:10.420 --> 00:07:14.610 And on the authority of Hudhayfah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:07:14.610 --> 00:07:17.610 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:07:17.610 --> 00:07:19.610 When he would rise at night, 00:07:19.610 --> 00:07:22.610 Would clean his mouth with the siwak. 00:07:22.610 --> 00:07:24.639 Agreed upon 00:07:24.639 --> 00:07:27.860 "Cleaning" (al-shawd) means rubbing 00:07:27.860 --> 00:07:31.209 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:07:31.209 --> 00:07:35.339 The recommendation to use the siwak when waking from sleep 00:07:35.339 --> 00:07:38.339 Because sleep causes the mouth to change 00:07:38.339 --> 00:07:41.339 Due to the vapors rising from the stomach 00:07:41.339 --> 00:07:44.339 And the siwak is a tool for cleaning it 00:07:44.339 --> 00:07:47.339 So it is recommended when the need arises 00:07:47.339 --> 00:07:51.519 And on the authority of ‘Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her, who said: 00:07:51.519 --> 00:07:55.519 We used to prepare for the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:07:55.519 --> 00:07:57.519 His siwak and his water for purification 00:07:57.519 --> 00:08:02.519 Then Allah would raise him whenever He willed to raise him during the night 00:08:02.519 --> 00:08:06.519 So he would use the siwak, perform wudu, and pray 00:08:06.519 --> 00:08:08.519 Narrated by Muslim 00:08:08.519 --> 00:08:12.449 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:08:12.449 --> 00:08:16.610 The permissibility of seeking help from others to prepare water for purification 00:08:16.610 --> 00:08:21.899 It is recommended for family members to be active in helping the head of the household in acts of obedience 00:08:21.899 --> 00:08:25.470 And they receive a reward for that 00:08:25.470 --> 00:08:29.470 The recommendation to use the siwak before wudu and before prayer 00:08:29.470 --> 00:08:32.470 And upon waking from sleep 00:08:32.470 --> 00:08:36.750 And on the authority of Anas, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:08:36.750 --> 00:08:40.750 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:08:40.750 --> 00:08:43.750 "I have spoken to you frequently about the siwak." 00:08:43.750 --> 00:08:45.879 Narrated by al-Bukhari 00:08:45.879 --> 00:08:49.419 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:08:49.419 --> 00:08:52.669 The frequency of his urging, peace be upon him, 00:08:52.669 --> 00:08:55.669 To his Companions regarding the use of the siwak 00:08:55.669 --> 00:08:57.669 And their compliance with him 00:08:57.669 --> 00:09:00.669 Due to the virtues contained in the siwak 00:09:00.669 --> 00:09:04.889 And on the authority of Shurayh Ibn Hani, who said: 00:09:04.889 --> 00:09:07.889 I asked ‘Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her: 00:09:07.889 --> 00:09:12.889 "With what would the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, begin," 00:09:12.889 --> 00:09:14.889 "When he entered his house?" 00:09:14.889 --> 00:09:16.889 She said: "With the siwak." 00:09:16.889 --> 00:09:18.980 Narrated by Muslim 00:09:18.980 --> 00:09:23.070 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:09:23.070 --> 00:09:29.299 The permissibility of inquiring about the private affairs of the righteous so that they may be emulated 00:09:29.299 --> 00:09:33.679 The recommendation to use the siwak upon entering the house 00:09:33.679 --> 00:09:38.899 And on the authority of Abu Musa al-Ash'ari, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:09:38.899 --> 00:09:42.899 I entered upon the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:09:42.899 --> 00:09:45.899 And the tip of the siwak was on his tongue. 00:09:45.899 --> 00:09:47.899 Agreed upon 00:09:47.899 --> 00:09:49.899 And this is the wording of Muslim 00:09:49.899 --> 00:09:53.820 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:09:53.820 --> 00:09:57.019 It is recommended to use the siwak on the tongue lengthwise 00:09:57.019 --> 00:09:59.019 As for the teeth, 00:09:59.019 --> 00:10:02.019 The preferred way is to use it crosswise 00:10:02.019 --> 00:10:04.529 Emphasis on the siwak 00:10:04.529 --> 00:10:07.529 And that it is not restricted to the teeth 00:10:07.529 --> 00:10:10.529 And that it is a matter of cleaning and perfuming 00:10:10.529 --> 00:10:13.529 Not a matter of removing filth 00:10:13.529 --> 00:10:16.980 The permissibility of using the siwak in front of people 00:10:16.980 --> 00:10:21.980 And that this does not detract from one's dignity or otherwise 00:10:21.980 --> 00:10:26.159 And on the authority of ‘Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her: 00:10:26.159 --> 00:10:30.159 That the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:10:30.159 --> 00:10:33.159 "The siwak is a purification for the mouth," 00:10:33.159 --> 00:10:35.580 "And a means of seeking the pleasure of the Lord." 00:10:35.580 --> 00:10:40.309 Narrated by al-Nasa'i and Ibn Khuzaymah 00:10:40.309 --> 00:10:42.470 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:10:42.470 --> 00:10:47.950 The siwak is a cause for the pleasure of the Lord, Blessed and Exalted is He 00:10:47.950 --> 00:10:50.950 The siwak is a tool for cleaning the mouth 00:10:50.950 --> 00:10:57.500 Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, loves cleanliness and loves those who purify themselves 00:10:57.500 --> 00:11:02.500 And that is why He legislated for them what helps them in seeking His pleasure 00:11:02.500 --> 00:11:06.679 And on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him: 00:11:06.679 --> 00:11:10.710 From the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said: 00:11:10.710 --> 00:11:12.710 "The characteristics of natural disposition (fitrah) are five," 00:11:12.710 --> 00:11:15.779 Or five [matters] of the natural disposition (fitra). 00:11:15.779 --> 00:11:18.779 Circumcision, shaving the pubic hair, 00:11:18.779 --> 00:11:20.779 Trimming the nails, 00:11:20.779 --> 00:11:22.779 Plucking the underarm hair, 00:11:22.779 --> 00:11:24.940 And clipping the mustache. 00:11:24.940 --> 00:11:27.860 Agreed upon. 00:11:27.860 --> 00:11:30.860 Shaving the pubic hair refers to shaving the area around the private parts. 00:11:30.860 --> 00:11:34.090 It is the shaving of the hair surrounding the genitals. 00:11:34.090 --> 00:11:36.090 The natural disposition (fitra) 00:11:36.090 --> 00:11:40.090 Is that which Allah created His servants upon and encouraged them toward. 00:11:40.090 --> 00:11:45.090 He made it desirable for them so that they might possess the most perfect characteristics and the most noble appearance. 00:11:45.090 --> 00:11:48.090 Whoever performs these actions 00:11:48.090 --> 00:11:50.090 Has attained the qualities of the natural disposition. 00:11:50.090 --> 00:11:52.570 Circumcision, 00:11:52.570 --> 00:11:54.570 Regarding the male, 00:11:54.570 --> 00:11:57.570 Is the removal of the skin that covers the glans. 00:11:57.570 --> 00:11:59.570 Regarding the female, 00:11:59.570 --> 00:12:05.600 It is the removal of the skin located at the top of her private parts, above the vaginal opening. 00:12:05.600 --> 00:12:08.600 Male circumcision is termed i'dhar. 00:12:08.600 --> 00:12:11.980 And female circumcision is termed khafd. 00:12:11.980 --> 00:12:13.980 Plucking the underarm hair 00:12:13.980 --> 00:12:16.299 Means removing the hair of the underarms. 00:12:16.299 --> 00:12:18.299 Trimming the nails 00:12:18.299 --> 00:12:20.299 Means cutting the nails. 00:12:20.299 --> 00:12:24.200 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:12:24.200 --> 00:12:29.200 These practices involve worldly and religious interests. 00:12:29.200 --> 00:12:31.200 Among them is improving one's appearance, 00:12:31.200 --> 00:12:34.200 And cleaning the body in general and in detail, 00:12:34.200 --> 00:12:37.200 As well as showing kindness to those one associates and interacts with, 00:12:37.200 --> 00:12:41.200 By preventing the harm caused by unpleasant odors. 00:12:41.200 --> 00:12:44.710 Circumcision is mandatory for the male, 00:12:44.710 --> 00:12:48.710 Based on the words of the Prophet (peace be upon him) to a man who had accepted Islam: 00:12:48.710 --> 00:12:51.710 "Remove the hair of disbelief from yourself and be circumcised." 00:12:51.710 --> 00:12:55.450 Shaving is sufficient for removing underarm hair, 00:12:55.450 --> 00:12:58.450 Especially for those who find plucking painful. 00:12:58.450 --> 00:13:01.899 One should remove the nails, 00:13:01.899 --> 00:13:06.899 Specifically the portion that extends beyond the tip of the finger. 00:13:06.899 --> 00:13:10.500 It is recommended to be thorough in clipping the mustache, 00:13:10.500 --> 00:13:14.500 Especially the part that extends over the lips. 00:13:14.500 --> 00:13:19.110 One should remove pubic hair by shaving. 00:13:19.110 --> 00:13:24.200 On the authority of 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), she said: 00:13:24.200 --> 00:13:28.200 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 00:13:28.200 --> 00:13:30.200 "Ten are the acts of the natural disposition: 00:13:30.200 --> 00:13:34.230 Clipping the mustache, letting the beard grow, 00:13:34.230 --> 00:13:37.230 Using the siwak, inhaling water into the nose, 00:13:37.230 --> 00:13:41.230 Clipping the nails, washing the knuckles, 00:13:41.230 --> 00:13:44.230 Plucking the underarm hair, shaving the pubic hair, 00:13:44.230 --> 00:13:46.389 And cleaning oneself with water." 00:13:46.389 --> 00:13:49.389 The narrator said: "I forgot the tenth, 00:13:49.389 --> 00:13:52.389 Unless it was rinsing the mouth." 00:13:52.389 --> 00:13:55.519 Waki', one of the narrators, said: 00:13:55.519 --> 00:13:59.549 "Cleaning oneself with water means istinja (cleaning after relieving oneself)." 00:13:59.549 --> 00:14:01.620 Narrated by Muslim. 00:14:01.620 --> 00:14:06.450 The knuckles (barajim) are the joints of the fingers. 00:14:06.450 --> 00:14:08.480 Letting the beard grow 00:14:08.480 --> 00:14:12.480 Means not cutting anything from it. 00:14:12.480 --> 00:14:15.309 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:14:15.309 --> 00:14:19.700 The acts of the natural disposition are not limited to five. 00:14:19.700 --> 00:14:22.700 This hadith adds five more, 00:14:22.700 --> 00:14:25.700 Which are: letting the beard grow, inhaling water into the nose, 00:14:25.700 --> 00:14:28.700 Washing the finger joints and knuckles, 00:14:28.700 --> 00:14:31.700 Rinsing the mouth, and istinja. 00:14:31.700 --> 00:14:34.269 Islam is the religion of cleanliness. 00:14:34.269 --> 00:14:38.269 Therefore, it encourages the Muslim to take care of his body, 00:14:38.269 --> 00:14:41.269 And to remove the impurities that accumulate upon it. 00:14:41.269 --> 00:14:44.779 Letting the beard grow is mandatory; 00:14:44.779 --> 00:14:46.779 Whoever shaves it is sinful, 00:14:46.779 --> 00:14:49.779 And it entails countless harms. 00:14:49.779 --> 00:14:53.870 On the authority of Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both), 00:14:53.870 --> 00:14:57.870 From the Prophet (peace be upon him), who said: 00:14:57.870 --> 00:15:01.870 "Trim the mustaches and let the beards grow." 00:15:01.870 --> 00:15:03.940 Agreed upon. 00:15:03.940 --> 00:15:09.899 "Trim" means to cut what has grown long over the lips. 00:15:09.899 --> 00:15:13.759 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:15:13.759 --> 00:15:17.950 The prohibition of shaving the beard and the obligation to let it grow, 00:15:17.950 --> 00:15:19.950 Unlike the mustache, 00:15:19.950 --> 00:15:21.950 From which one should take [some length]. 00:15:21.950 --> 00:15:25.049 Riyad al-Salihin.