1 00:00:00,780 --> 00:00:03,779 *Riyadh al-Salihin* (The Meadows of the Righteous) 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 --> 00:00:16,010 Chapter on Patience. 5 00:00:16,010 --> 00:00:19,010 On the authority of Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), 6 00:00:19,010 --> 00:00:24,039 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 7 00:00:24,039 --> 00:00:26,039 "Allah Almighty says: 8 00:00:26,039 --> 00:00:29,039 'My faithful servant has no reward from Me 9 00:00:29,039 --> 00:00:32,039 When I take his dearest friend from among the people of the world 10 00:00:32,039 --> 00:00:34,039 And he anticipates My reward with patience, 11 00:00:34,039 --> 00:00:36,039 Except Paradise.'" 12 00:00:36,039 --> 00:00:38,259 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 13 00:00:38,259 --> 00:00:42,090 *Safi* (dearest friend) 14 00:00:42,090 --> 00:00:43,090 Means a beloved companion, 15 00:00:43,090 --> 00:00:47,090 So called because one gives him sincere affection and pure love. 16 00:00:47,090 --> 00:00:49,250 *Thumma ihtasaba* (and anticipates My reward) 17 00:00:49,250 --> 00:00:52,250 Means he stores up its reward with Allah Almighty, 18 00:00:52,250 --> 00:00:56,250 Which reflects patience and submission to Allah's decree. 19 00:00:56,250 --> 00:00:59,369 Key points of benefit from the hadith: 20 00:00:59,369 --> 00:01:03,399 Among the greatest calamities that befall a person 21 00:01:03,399 --> 00:01:05,400 Is the loss of loved ones. 22 00:01:05,400 --> 00:01:08,620 No matter what good deeds a disbeliever performs, 23 00:01:08,620 --> 00:01:11,620 He has no reward for them with Allah 24 00:01:11,620 --> 00:01:13,620 Due to his lack of faith, 25 00:01:13,620 --> 00:01:17,819 “Say: O My bondmen who believe! Observe your duty to your Lord. For those who do good in this world there is good, and Allah's earth is spacious. Verily the steadfast will be paid their wages without stint.” (39:10) 26 00:01:17,819 --> 00:01:20,819 Whereas the ultimate end for the believer is entry into Paradise. 27 00:01:20,819 --> 00:01:26,030 On the authority of 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), 28 00:01:26,030 --> 00:01:31,030 She asked the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) about the plague, 29 00:01:31,030 --> 00:01:33,030 So he informed her 30 00:01:33,030 --> 00:01:39,030 That it was a punishment sent by Allah Almighty upon whomsoever He willed, 31 00:01:39,030 --> 00:01:44,159 But Allah Almighty made it a mercy for the believers. 32 00:01:44,159 --> 00:01:47,159 There is no servant who is afflicted by the plague, 33 00:01:47,159 --> 00:01:51,159 Remains in his land patiently seeking Allah's reward, 34 00:01:51,159 --> 00:01:56,159 Knowing that nothing will befall him except what Allah has decreed for him, 35 00:01:56,159 --> 00:02:00,159 Except that he will have a reward like that of a martyr. 36 00:02:00,159 --> 00:02:02,290 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 37 00:02:04,120 --> 00:02:10,120 The plague (*ta'un*) is a painful pustule that usually breaks out in the armpits, 38 00:02:10,120 --> 00:02:13,120 Accompanied by intense heat, dark discoloration around it, 39 00:02:13,120 --> 00:02:16,250 Palpitations of the heart, and vomiting. 40 00:02:16,250 --> 00:02:18,250 *Muhtasiban* (seeking Allah's reward) 41 00:02:18,250 --> 00:02:22,250 Means hoping for recompense and reward from Allah Almighty. 42 00:02:22,250 --> 00:02:26,270 Key points of benefit from the hadith: 43 00:02:26,270 --> 00:02:31,430 The plague originated as a punishment and torment upon past nations. 44 00:02:31,430 --> 00:02:34,430 It demonstrates Allah Almighty's mercy toward this Ummah 45 00:02:34,430 --> 00:02:36,430 And the special favor He has bestowed upon it, 46 00:02:36,430 --> 00:02:40,430 As Allah turned what was a punishment for others 47 00:02:40,430 --> 00:02:42,460 Into a mercy for this Ummah. 48 00:02:42,460 --> 00:02:47,460 Reward for afflictions such as anxiety, grief, distress, and harm 49 00:02:47,460 --> 00:02:51,460 Is exclusive to the people of faith, to the exclusion of others. 50 00:02:51,460 --> 00:02:55,689 The reward of a martyr is not limited to one who dies in battle; 51 00:02:55,689 --> 00:02:59,849 Rather, it encompasses many types of people, 52 00:02:59,849 --> 00:03:01,849 Including one who dies of the plague, 53 00:03:01,849 --> 00:03:03,849 One who dies of an abdominal ailment, one who drowns, 54 00:03:03,849 --> 00:03:05,849 Or a woman who dies in childbirth. 55 00:03:05,849 --> 00:03:09,849 These are among those whom Islam counts in the ranks of martyrs. 56 00:03:09,849 --> 00:03:12,849 They are not treated with the worldly rulings of a battlefield martyr, 57 00:03:12,849 --> 00:03:15,849 But they attain the heavenly reward of martyrs. 58 00:03:15,849 --> 00:03:20,069 If a plague breaks out in a land while a servant is in it, 59 00:03:20,069 --> 00:03:23,069 It is impermissible for him to leave it; 60 00:03:23,069 --> 00:03:25,069 Rather, he must remain steadfast there, 61 00:03:25,069 --> 00:03:29,069 Seeking Allah's reward, content with Allah's decree and predestination. 62 00:03:29,069 --> 00:03:33,229 Islam's keenness to contain malignant and contagious diseases 63 00:03:33,229 --> 00:03:35,229 To prevent their spread 64 00:03:35,229 --> 00:03:38,229 Represents the core principle of medical quarantine. 65 00:03:38,229 --> 00:03:42,330 Calling upon the afflicted person to exercise patience and remain in his town 66 00:03:42,330 --> 00:03:47,330 Does not contradict adopting preventive measures and seeking medical treatment. 67 00:03:47,330 --> 00:03:52,509 On the authority of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: 68 00:03:52,509 --> 00:03:57,509 I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) say: 69 00:03:57,509 --> 00:04:00,509 "Allah Almighty said: 70 00:04:01,509 --> 00:04:05,509 'If I afflict My servant in his two beloved things and he remains patient, 71 00:04:05,509 --> 00:04:08,509 I shall compensate him for them with Paradise.'" 72 00:04:08,509 --> 00:04:10,509 He meant his two eyes. 73 00:04:10,509 --> 00:04:15,210 Narrated by al-Bukhari. 74 00:04:15,210 --> 00:04:17,560 Key points of benefit from the hadith: 75 00:04:17,560 --> 00:04:21,750 The two eyes are among the most beloved human organs to a person. 76 00:04:21,750 --> 00:04:23,750 Whomever Allah loves, He afflicts with trials 77 00:04:23,750 --> 00:04:25,750 In order to ward off evil from him, 78 00:04:25,750 --> 00:04:28,750 Expiate his sins, 79 00:04:28,750 --> 00:04:30,750 Or raise his status in Paradise. 80 00:04:30,750 --> 00:04:33,750 Thus, if he responds to trial with acceptance, 81 00:04:33,750 --> 00:04:35,850 His desired spiritual attainment is fulfilled. 82 00:04:35,850 --> 00:04:37,850 Paradise is the greatest compensation, 83 00:04:37,850 --> 00:04:41,850 For the enjoyment of eyesight perishes with the end of this world, 84 00:04:41,850 --> 00:04:45,850 Whereas the enjoyment of Paradise is everlasting. 85 00:04:45,850 --> 00:04:50,009 The magnitude of reward is proportionate to the level of hardship. 86 00:04:50,009 --> 00:04:54,420 On the authority of 'Ata' ibn Abi Rabah, he said: 87 00:04:54,420 --> 00:04:58,420 Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) said to me, 88 00:04:58,420 --> 00:05:02,480 "Shall I not show you a woman from the people of Paradise?" 89 00:05:02,480 --> 00:05:04,480 I said, "Yes, indeed." 90 00:05:04,480 --> 00:05:05,480 He said: 91 00:05:05,480 --> 00:05:08,480 "This black woman 92 00:05:08,480 --> 00:05:11,480 Came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) 93 00:05:11,480 --> 00:05:12,480 And said, 94 00:05:12,480 --> 00:05:14,480 'I suffer from epileptic fits, 95 00:05:14,480 --> 00:05:16,480 And my body becomes uncovered during them, 96 00:05:16,480 --> 00:05:19,480 So pray to Allah Almighty for me.' 97 00:05:19,480 --> 00:05:20,509 He said, 98 00:05:20,509 --> 00:05:23,509 'If you wish, be patient and you will have Paradise; 99 00:05:24,509 --> 00:05:28,509 And if you wish, I will pray to Allah Almighty to cure you.' 100 00:05:28,509 --> 00:05:29,579 She said, 101 00:05:29,579 --> 00:05:31,610 'I will be patient.' 102 00:05:31,610 --> 00:05:32,610 Then she said, 103 00:05:32,610 --> 00:05:34,610 'Indeed, my body becomes uncovered, 104 00:05:34,610 --> 00:05:38,610 So pray to Allah that I do not become uncovered.' 105 00:05:38,610 --> 00:05:40,670 So he prayed for her." 106 00:05:40,670 --> 00:05:44,240 Agreed upon. 107 00:05:44,240 --> 00:05:46,240 *Usra'u* comes from epilepsy (*sar'*), 108 00:05:46,240 --> 00:05:49,240 Which can occur due to demonic possession or neurological conditions. 109 00:05:49,240 --> 00:05:51,399 *Atakashshafu* 110 00:05:51,399 --> 00:05:54,399 Means part of my body becomes exposed during the seizure. 111 00:05:54,399 --> 00:05:57,870 Key points of benefit from the hadith: 112 00:05:57,870 --> 00:06:02,060 Patience during worldly affliction leads to inheriting Paradise. 113 00:06:02,060 --> 00:06:05,220 Treating illnesses through supplication 114 00:06:05,220 --> 00:06:08,220 And sincere reliance on Allah Almighty 115 00:06:08,220 --> 00:06:11,220 Is effective alongside taking prescribed medication. 116 00:06:11,220 --> 00:06:15,449 Choosing the ideal resolve (*'azimah*) is better than resorting to concessions (*rukhsah*) 117 00:06:15,449 --> 00:06:19,449 For one who finds in himself the strength to endure it, 118 00:06:19,449 --> 00:06:22,449 As it yields an abundance of additional reward. 119 00:06:22,449 --> 00:06:25,610 The permissibility of foregoing medical treatment. 120 00:06:25,610 --> 00:06:29,769 The profound modesty of the female Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), 121 00:06:29,769 --> 00:06:32,769 As this woman's greatest fear was 122 00:06:32,769 --> 00:06:36,769 That any part of her body might be exposed. 123 00:06:36,769 --> 00:06:39,889 On the authority of Abu 'Abd al-Rahman 124 00:06:39,889 --> 00:06:43,889 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: 125 00:06:43,889 --> 00:06:47,889 It is as though I am looking at the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 126 00:06:47,889 --> 00:06:50,889 Relating the story of a prophet among the prophets 127 00:06:50,889 --> 00:06:53,889 (May Allah's blessings and peace be upon them), 128 00:06:53,889 --> 00:06:56,889 Whose people beat him until they made him bleed, 129 00:06:56,889 --> 00:07:00,889 While he was wiping the blood from his face and saying: 130 00:07:00,889 --> 00:07:05,889 "O Allah, forgive my people, for they do not know." 131 00:07:05,889 --> 00:07:08,019 Agreed upon. 132 00:07:08,019 --> 00:07:11,620 *Yahki nabiyyan* 133 00:07:11,620 --> 00:07:14,620 Means he describes a prophet among the prophets. 134 00:07:14,620 --> 00:07:18,129 Key points of benefit from the hadith: 135 00:07:18,129 --> 00:07:21,129 The patience of the prophets and their endurance of harm 136 00:07:21,129 --> 00:07:24,129 For the sake of conveying their message to mankind, 137 00:07:24,129 --> 00:07:27,220 So that they might attain Allah's pleasure and mercy. 138 00:07:27,220 --> 00:07:29,220 It is from the noble character of the prophets 139 00:07:29,220 --> 00:07:33,350 To meet ignorance with forgiveness and pardon, 140 00:07:33,350 --> 00:07:37,350 Not retaliating against the ignorant in kind, 141 00:07:37,350 --> 00:07:39,350 Nor praying against them, 142 00:07:39,350 --> 00:07:43,420 But rather seeking guidance for them and striving earnestly for it. 143 00:07:43,420 --> 00:07:47,420 Following the exemplary character of the Prophet (peace be upon him) 144 00:07:47,420 --> 00:07:49,420 In enduring harm, 145 00:07:49,420 --> 00:07:53,420 For his forehead was wounded and blood flowed from his face on the Day of Uhud. 146 00:07:53,420 --> 00:07:56,420 Corrupt people and disbelievers 147 00:07:56,420 --> 00:07:59,420 Do not counter argument with argument; 148 00:07:59,420 --> 00:08:03,420 Rather, they resort to violence, torture, and denial. 149 00:08:03,420 --> 00:08:08,579 The virtue of not hastening punishment upon opponents and enemies of the truth. 150 00:08:08,579 --> 00:08:14,370 On the authority of Abu Sa'id and Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with them), 151 00:08:14,370 --> 00:08:18,370 From the Prophet (peace be upon him), who said: 152 00:08:18,370 --> 00:08:22,430 "No fatigue, illness, 153 00:08:22,430 --> 00:08:24,430 Anxiety, sorrow, 154 00:08:24,430 --> 00:08:26,430 Harm, or distress afflicts a Muslim, 155 00:08:26,430 --> 00:08:29,430 Even the prick of a thorn, 156 00:08:29,430 --> 00:08:32,429 Except that Allah expiates some of his sins thereby." 157 00:08:32,429 --> 00:08:34,460 Agreed upon. 158 00:08:34,460 --> 00:08:37,460 *Wasab* means sickness. 159 00:08:37,460 --> 00:08:41,029 *Nasab* means exhaustion. 160 00:08:41,029 --> 00:08:46,059 *Adha* (harm) is everything that causes discomfort to the soul. 161 00:08:46,059 --> 00:08:51,059 *Yushakuha* means it pricks him and pierces his body. 162 00:08:51,059 --> 00:08:54,659 Key points of benefit from the hadith: 163 00:08:54,659 --> 00:08:59,659 Harmful afflictions that strike the believer absolve him of sins. 164 00:08:59,659 --> 00:09:03,730 Even the smallest worldly trial that befalls a servant 165 00:09:03,730 --> 00:09:05,860 Serves as an expiation for him. 166 00:09:05,860 --> 00:09:08,860 A servant should not combine upon himself 167 00:09:08,860 --> 00:09:11,860 Both the suffering of harm and the loss of spiritual reward. 168 00:09:11,860 --> 00:09:14,950 The truly afflicted person is one deprived of reward. 169 00:09:14,950 --> 00:09:18,950 A calamity accompanied by discontent and panic becomes two calamities: 170 00:09:18,950 --> 00:09:20,950 A physical affliction 171 00:09:20,950 --> 00:09:23,950 And the calamity of forfeiting reward. 172 00:09:23,950 --> 00:09:28,519 Indeed, a discontented person may even incur sin. 173 00:09:28,519 --> 00:09:32,519 On the authority of Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: 174 00:09:32,519 --> 00:09:35,519 I entered upon the Prophet (peace be upon him) 175 00:09:35,519 --> 00:09:37,519 While he was suffering from a severe fever. 176 00:09:37,519 --> 00:09:38,519 I said, 177 00:09:38,519 --> 00:09:40,519 "O Messenger of Allah, 178 00:09:40,519 --> 00:09:43,519 You are suffering from a very intense fever." 179 00:09:43,519 --> 00:09:44,519 He said, 180 00:09:44,519 --> 00:09:47,519 "Yes, indeed; 181 00:09:47,519 --> 00:09:50,519 No Muslim is afflicted with harm— 182 00:09:50,519 --> 00:09:53,519 A prick of a thorn or anything worse— 183 00:09:53,519 --> 00:09:56,519 Except that Allah expiates his evil deeds thereby 184 00:09:56,519 --> 00:10:01,519 And removes his sins from him, just as a tree sheds its leaves." 185 00:10:01,519 --> 00:10:03,549 Agreed upon. 186 00:10:03,549 --> 00:10:04,549 *Wa'ak* 187 00:10:04,549 --> 00:10:06,549 Refers to the severe heat of fever. 188 00:10:06,549 --> 00:10:07,549 And it is said: 189 00:10:07,549 --> 00:10:10,830 *Humma* 190 00:10:10,830 --> 00:10:11,830 Is the intensity 191 00:10:11,830 --> 00:10:14,980 Of a feverish affliction. 192 00:10:14,980 --> 00:10:17,049 Key points of benefit from the hadith: 193 00:10:17,049 --> 00:10:21,210 Attaining spiritual reward through various trials when accompanied by patience. 194 00:10:21,210 --> 00:10:23,210 The most severely tested of people 195 00:10:23,210 --> 00:10:25,210 Are the prophets, 196 00:10:25,210 --> 00:10:29,210 Because they are distinguished by perfect patience and complete faith, 197 00:10:29,210 --> 00:10:34,210 And because Allah Almighty made them role models and exemplars for humanity. 198 00:10:34,210 --> 00:10:38,299 The more severe sickness and harm become for a believing servant, 199 00:10:38,299 --> 00:10:42,299 The more Allah multiplies his reward and expiation of sins, 200 00:10:42,299 --> 00:10:46,529 until all his sins are completely wiped away. 201 00:10:46,529 --> 00:10:50,529 The strong can bear what the weak cannot, 202 00:10:50,529 --> 00:10:54,529 so the believer is tested in proportion to his religious commitment and certainty. 203 00:10:54,529 --> 00:10:59,870 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said 204 00:10:59,870 --> 00:11:03,870 that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 205 00:11:03,870 --> 00:11:07,870 "He for whom Allah wills good, He afflicts him." 206 00:11:07,870 --> 00:11:09,870 Related by al-Bukhari. 207 00:11:09,870 --> 00:11:14,440 Scholars have vocalized "is afflicted" (*yusab minhu*) 208 00:11:14,440 --> 00:11:16,440 as meaning: 209 00:11:16,440 --> 00:11:21,440 that an affliction is directed at him affecting his body, his wealth, or his loved ones. 210 00:11:21,440 --> 00:11:25,210 Among the lessons of the hadith: 211 00:11:25,210 --> 00:11:29,210 A believer is never free of an illness, a shortage, or an abasement. 212 00:11:29,210 --> 00:11:33,370 Tribulation is a mark of Allah's love for His servant, 213 00:11:33,370 --> 00:11:36,370 serving to elevate his station, raise his rank, 214 00:11:36,370 --> 00:11:40,360 and expiate his sins. 215 00:11:40,360 --> 00:11:43,360 On the authority of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), who said 216 00:11:43,360 --> 00:11:47,360 that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 217 00:11:47,360 --> 00:11:52,360 "None of you should ever wish for death because of any harm that has befallen him; 218 00:11:52,360 --> 00:11:56,460 but if he must do so, let him say: 219 00:11:56,460 --> 00:12:01,460 'O Allah, keep me alive as long as life is good for me, 220 00:12:01,460 --> 00:12:05,460 and take my soul when death is good for me.'" 221 00:12:05,460 --> 00:12:07,519 Agreed upon. 222 00:12:07,519 --> 00:12:11,220 Harm (*al-durr*) 223 00:12:11,220 --> 00:12:16,220 refers to the misfortune that befalls a person in his body, his family, or his wealth. 224 00:12:16,220 --> 00:12:20,659 Among the lessons of the hadith: 225 00:12:20,659 --> 00:12:22,659 The prohibition of wishing for death. 226 00:12:22,659 --> 00:12:27,659 An explicit prohibition has also been reported in the hadith of Khabbab ibn al-Aratt (may Allah be pleased with him) 227 00:12:27,659 --> 00:12:29,659 in Sahih al-Bukhari, 228 00:12:29,659 --> 00:12:31,659 where he was cauterized seven times and said: 229 00:12:31,659 --> 00:12:35,659 "Were it not that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 230 00:12:35,659 --> 00:12:37,659 forbade us from praying for death, 231 00:12:37,659 --> 00:12:39,659 I would have prayed for it." 232 00:12:39,659 --> 00:12:43,850 However, if a servant fears falling into trials that corrupt faith 233 00:12:43,850 --> 00:12:46,850 and fears harm to his religion, 234 00:12:46,850 --> 00:12:48,850 it is permissible for him to utter that supplication. 235 00:12:48,850 --> 00:12:54,850 Yet it must be done as the Messenger (peace be upon him) taught us in this hadith. 236 00:12:54,850 --> 00:12:58,039 There is no doubt that the life of a believer is better for him, 237 00:12:58,039 --> 00:13:02,039 because once he dies, his good deeds come to an end. 238 00:13:02,039 --> 00:13:06,039 As Muslim related from the hadith of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), 239 00:13:06,039 --> 00:13:10,039 the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 240 00:13:10,039 --> 00:13:13,039 "None of you should wish for death, 241 00:13:13,039 --> 00:13:17,039 nor pray for it before it comes to him; 242 00:13:17,039 --> 00:13:21,039 for when one of you dies, his good deeds cease, 243 00:13:21,039 --> 00:13:25,039 and an increase in a believer's lifespan brings nothing but good." 244 00:13:25,039 --> 00:13:31,169 Consigning matters and surrendering completely to Allah Almighty regarding the choice between life and death: 245 00:13:31,169 --> 00:13:35,200 a human being does not know from where good will reach him, 246 00:13:35,200 --> 00:13:40,200 for his life alongside afflictions and hardships may well be better for him, 247 00:13:40,200 --> 00:13:45,200 or his death may be better for him by shielding him from sins. 248 00:13:45,200 --> 00:13:49,200 Thus, the believer must entrust his entire affair to Allah. 249 00:13:49,200 --> 00:13:56,190 On the authority of Abu 'Abdullah Khabbab ibn al-Aratt (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: 250 00:13:56,190 --> 00:14:00,190 "We complained to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 251 00:14:00,190 --> 00:14:04,190 while he was leaning against a cloaked cushion in the shade of the Ka'bah. 252 00:14:04,190 --> 00:14:10,190 We said, 'Will you not seek help for us? Will you not pray for us?' 253 00:14:10,190 --> 00:14:15,190 He replied, 'Among those before you, a man would be seized, 254 00:14:15,190 --> 00:14:19,190 a pit would be dug for him in the ground, and he would be placed in it; 255 00:14:19,190 --> 00:14:24,190 then a saw would be brought and placed upon his head, cutting him in two halves, 256 00:14:24,190 --> 00:14:29,190 and iron combs would scrape his flesh down to the bone, 257 00:14:29,190 --> 00:14:32,350 yet none of that would turn him away from his religion! 258 00:14:32,350 --> 00:14:36,350 By Allah, Allah will surely bring this matter to full fruition, 259 00:14:36,350 --> 00:14:40,350 until a rider travels from Sana'a to Hadramawt 260 00:14:40,350 --> 00:14:44,350 fearing none but Allah, or the wolf for his sheep; 261 00:14:44,350 --> 00:14:47,350 but you are being hasty.'" 262 00:14:47,350 --> 00:14:49,350 Related by al-Bukhari. 263 00:14:49,350 --> 00:14:51,450 In another narration: 264 00:14:51,450 --> 00:14:53,450 "while he was reclining on a cloak, 265 00:14:53,450 --> 00:14:59,179 and we had suffered severe persecution from the polytheists." 266 00:14:59,179 --> 00:15:02,179 A cloak (*al-burdah*) is a striped outer garment. 267 00:15:02,179 --> 00:15:07,429 "Leaning against" (*mutawassidan*) means he placed the cloak beneath his head. 268 00:15:07,429 --> 00:15:10,429 "Turn him away" (*yasudduhu*) means prevents him. 269 00:15:10,429 --> 00:15:13,429 "This matter" refers to the religion of Islam. 270 00:15:13,429 --> 00:15:16,529 "The rider" denotes the traveler. 271 00:15:16,529 --> 00:15:20,490 Among the lessons of the hadith: 272 00:15:20,490 --> 00:15:23,549 Praising steadfast patience when enduring torture for one's religion. 273 00:15:23,549 --> 00:15:28,649 The vulnerable gain strength from the supplication and counsel of the strong. 274 00:15:28,649 --> 00:15:32,840 The permissibility of praying against the disbelievers and requesting such prayers. 275 00:15:32,840 --> 00:15:37,870 The permissibility of mentioning the persecution one suffers at the hands of the disbelievers, 276 00:15:37,870 --> 00:15:39,870 which does not constitute unlawful complaining. 277 00:15:39,870 --> 00:15:43,970 The permissibility of citing examples from the believers of previous nations, 278 00:15:43,970 --> 00:15:46,970 and that doing so is more impactful in illustrating steadfast patience; 279 00:15:46,970 --> 00:15:52,970 for the soul finds comfort and resolve when it sees that others suffered alike and stood firm. 280 00:15:52,970 --> 00:15:55,970 This is the great benefit of emulating righteous predecessors. 281 00:15:55,970 --> 00:15:59,100 The believer remains steadfast in his creed, 282 00:15:59,100 --> 00:16:01,100 even if sawn asunder with saws. 283 00:16:01,100 --> 00:16:05,129 Tribulation is an inescapable companion of faith at all times, 284 00:16:05,129 --> 00:16:07,129 as Allah Almighty said: 285 00:16:07,129 --> 00:16:14,129 “Do men imagine that they will be left (at ease) because they say, We believe, and will not be tested with affliction?” (29:2) 286 00:16:14,129 --> 00:16:18,129 “Lo! We tested those who were before you. Thus Allah knoweth those who are sincere, and knoweth those who feign.” (29:3) 287 00:16:18,129 --> 00:16:24,129 "Allah will surely make known those who are truthful, and He will surely make known the liars." 288 00:16:24,129 --> 00:16:27,379 Enmity toward faith is ancient; 289 00:16:27,379 --> 00:16:30,379 for the people of disbelief, defiance, and disobedience 290 00:16:30,379 --> 00:16:34,379 “And they observe toward a believer neither pact nor honour. These are they who are transgressors.” (9:10) 291 00:16:34,379 --> 00:16:36,379 follow this path of the wicked criminals. 292 00:16:36,379 --> 00:16:38,509 The future belongs to Islam; 293 00:16:38,509 --> 00:16:43,509 Allah will grant victory to His religion, with the honor of the mighty or the abasement of the humbled: 294 00:16:43,509 --> 00:16:47,509 an honor with which Allah exalts Islam and its people, 295 00:16:47,509 --> 00:16:50,509 and a humiliation by which He debases disbelief and its people. 296 00:16:50,509 --> 00:16:52,509 As Allah Almighty said: 297 00:16:52,509 --> 00:16:56,509 "It is He who sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth 298 00:16:56,509 --> 00:17:01,509 to cause it to prevail over all religion, even though the polytheists dislike it." 299 00:17:02,509 --> 00:17:05,640 The Prophet's foretelling (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 300 00:17:05,640 --> 00:17:09,640 of future events and their subsequent realization, 301 00:17:09,640 --> 00:17:11,640 as Islam indeed spread 302 00:17:11,640 --> 00:17:14,640 and peace and security prevailed; 303 00:17:14,640 --> 00:17:19,640 this serves as clear proof of his prophethood and truthfulness (peace and blessings be upon him). 304 00:17:19,640 --> 00:17:22,799 Islam is the religion of peace and security; 305 00:17:22,799 --> 00:17:27,799 wherever Islam takes root, its rulings are implemented, and its legal limits established, 306 00:17:27,799 --> 00:17:31,799 safety, security, tranquility, and peace prevail. 307 00:17:31,799 --> 00:17:33,799 But when people alter this state, 308 00:17:33,799 --> 00:17:39,799 “Allah coineth a similitude: a township that dwelt secure and well content, its provision coming to it in abundance from every side, but it disbelieved in Allah's favours, so Allah made it experience the garb of dearth and fear because of what they used to do.” (16:112) 309 00:17:39,799 --> 00:17:41,930 man is naturally drawn to immediate outcomes, 310 00:17:41,930 --> 00:17:44,930 having been created of haste; 311 00:17:44,930 --> 00:17:47,930 so when good is delayed, his patience runs out 312 00:17:47,930 --> 00:17:49,930 and his chest grows constricted, 313 00:17:49,930 --> 00:17:53,930 forgetting that every appointed term has a decreed time, 314 00:17:53,930 --> 00:17:57,930 and that Allah does not hasten for the haste of His creation. 315 00:17:57,930 --> 00:18:02,819 *Riyad al-Salihin*.