1 00:00:00,780 --> 00:00:03,779 Riyad al-Salihin (The Gardens 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 --> 00:00:15,500 Chapter: Explaining the Abundance of the Paths of Good 5 00:00:15,500 --> 00:00:20,170 Allah the Exalted says 6 00:00:20,170 --> 00:00:25,170 “They ask thee, (O Muhammad), what they shall spend. Say: that which ye spend for good (must go) to parents and near kindred and orphans and the needy and the wayfarer. And whatsoever good ye do, lo! Allah is Aware of it.” (2:215) 7 00:00:25,170 --> 00:00:27,170 And He the Exalted says 8 00:00:27,170 --> 00:00:31,199 “The pilgrimage is (in) the well-known months, and whoever is minded to perform the pilgrimage therein (let him remember that) there is (to be) no lewdness nor abuse nor angry conversation on the pilgrimage. And whatsoever good ye do Allah knoweth it. So make provision for yourselves (Hereafter); for the best provision is to ward off evil. Therefore keep your duty unto Me, O men of understanding.” (2:197) 9 00:00:31,199 --> 00:00:33,299 And He the Exalted says 10 00:00:33,299 --> 00:00:38,390 “And whoso doeth good an atom's weight will see it then,” (99:7) 11 00:00:38,390 --> 00:00:40,390 And He the Exalted says 12 00:00:40,390 --> 00:00:43,390 Whoever does righteousness, it is for his own soul 13 00:00:43,390 --> 00:00:46,490 The verses in this chapter are numerous 14 00:00:46,490 --> 00:00:48,490 As for the hadiths 15 00:00:48,490 --> 00:00:52,490 They are very many and cannot be enumerated 16 00:00:52,490 --> 00:00:56,960 So we shall mention a portion of them 17 00:00:56,960 --> 00:01:01,960 On the authority of Abu Dharr Jundub Ibn Junada, may Allah be pleased with him, who said 18 00:01:01,960 --> 00:01:03,960 I said, "O Messenger of Allah, 19 00:01:03,960 --> 00:01:06,959 Which deeds are best?" 20 00:01:06,959 --> 00:01:07,959 He said, 21 00:01:07,959 --> 00:01:09,959 "Faith in Allah, 22 00:01:09,959 --> 00:01:11,959 And jihad in His cause." 23 00:01:11,959 --> 00:01:12,959 I said, 24 00:01:12,959 --> 00:01:15,959 "Which slaves are best [to free]?" 25 00:01:15,959 --> 00:01:16,959 He said, 26 00:01:16,959 --> 00:01:18,959 "Those most precious to their owners, 27 00:01:18,959 --> 00:01:21,959 And the highest in value." 28 00:01:21,959 --> 00:01:22,959 I said, 29 00:01:22,959 --> 00:01:24,959 "And if I cannot do that?" 30 00:01:24,959 --> 00:01:25,959 He said, 31 00:01:25,959 --> 00:01:30,090 "You assist a worker or work for one who is incompetent." 32 00:01:30,090 --> 00:01:32,090 I said, "O Messenger of Allah, 33 00:01:32,090 --> 00:01:35,090 What if I am too weak to perform some of these deeds?" 34 00:01:35,090 --> 00:01:36,090 He said, 35 00:01:36,090 --> 00:01:39,090 "Refrain from harming people, 36 00:01:39,090 --> 00:01:43,150 For that is a charity from you to your own soul." 37 00:01:43,150 --> 00:01:45,569 Agreed upon 38 00:01:45,569 --> 00:01:48,569 "A worker" (al-sani'), and it is also narrated as "one in need" (da'i') 39 00:01:48,569 --> 00:01:53,659 Meaning one who is in a state of loss due to poverty, dependents, or similar circumstances 40 00:01:53,659 --> 00:01:54,659 And "the incompetent" (al-akhraq) 41 00:01:54,659 --> 00:02:00,040 Is one who cannot master what he attempts to do 42 00:02:00,040 --> 00:02:01,040 "Slaves" (al-riqab) 43 00:02:01,040 --> 00:02:03,040 Is the plural of "neck" (raqaba) 44 00:02:04,040 --> 00:02:06,040 Meaning the enslaved person 45 00:02:06,040 --> 00:02:08,039 Whether it refers to their manumission, 46 00:02:08,039 --> 00:02:10,039 Or their liberation from slavery, 47 00:02:10,039 --> 00:02:13,419 Or assisting in that 48 00:02:13,419 --> 00:02:14,419 "Most precious" (anfasuha) 49 00:02:14,419 --> 00:02:17,460 Meaning the finest and best of them 50 00:02:17,460 --> 00:02:18,460 "Refrain" (takuffu) 51 00:02:18,460 --> 00:02:21,580 Meaning you prevent 52 00:02:21,580 --> 00:02:23,699 From the benefits of the hadith: 53 00:02:23,699 --> 00:02:24,699 The head of the matter 54 00:02:24,699 --> 00:02:27,699 Is faith in Allah and His oneness 55 00:02:27,699 --> 00:02:31,990 And it is the foundation for the acceptance of deeds by Allah 56 00:02:31,990 --> 00:02:34,990 Encouragement toward jihad in the cause of Allah 57 00:02:34,990 --> 00:02:38,990 Because it is the best of deeds after faith in Allah 58 00:02:38,990 --> 00:02:45,469 Urging the assistance of those who need help with a task they are unable to perform 59 00:02:45,469 --> 00:02:48,469 Abstaining from evil and harming others 60 00:02:48,469 --> 00:02:51,469 Is included in the deeds of faith 61 00:02:51,469 --> 00:02:56,469 And that it is no less in reward than charity and benevolence 62 00:02:56,469 --> 00:02:59,599 It is permissible to seek clarification through questioning 63 00:02:59,599 --> 00:03:02,599 And that this does not detract from one's good manners 64 00:03:02,599 --> 00:03:07,759 The desirability of a scholar being patient with his student and gentle with him 65 00:03:07,759 --> 00:03:12,340 Islam's endeavor to liberate the enslaved 66 00:03:12,340 --> 00:03:17,340 The ease of Islam and its suitability to the servant's ability and capacity 67 00:03:17,340 --> 00:03:23,340 For the servant must find, in all his states, a righteous deed he can perform 68 00:03:23,340 --> 00:03:28,560 The comprehensiveness of acts of piety and goodness in Islam 69 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:33,000 On the authority of Abu Dharr, may Allah be pleased with him, 70 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:37,030 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 71 00:03:37,030 --> 00:03:42,099 "Every morning, charity is due for every joint of yours. 72 00:03:42,099 --> 00:03:45,099 Every glorification (tasbih) is a charity, 73 00:03:45,099 --> 00:03:47,099 Every praise (tahmid) is a charity, 74 00:03:47,099 --> 00:03:50,099 Every declaration of oneness (tahlil) is a charity, 75 00:03:50,099 --> 00:03:53,219 Every declaration of greatness (takbir) is a charity, 76 00:03:53,219 --> 00:03:56,219 Enjoining good is a charity, 77 00:03:56,219 --> 00:03:59,259 And forbidding evil is a charity. 78 00:03:59,259 --> 00:04:04,259 Two rak'ahs performed during the forenoon (Duha) suffice for all of that." 79 00:04:04,259 --> 00:04:06,379 Narrated by Muslim 80 00:04:06,379 --> 00:04:09,379 "Joint" (sulama) refers to the bones/articulations 81 00:04:09,379 --> 00:04:14,050 From the benefits of the hadith: 82 00:04:14,050 --> 00:04:17,050 One should increase in acts of charity 83 00:04:17,050 --> 00:04:20,050 In gratitude to Allah the Exalted for one's well-being 84 00:04:20,050 --> 00:04:22,300 And to ward off affliction 85 00:04:22,300 --> 00:04:25,300 The abundance of the doors of goodness and acts of obedience 86 00:04:25,300 --> 00:04:27,300 By maintaining the dhikr (remembrances) 87 00:04:27,300 --> 00:04:29,300 And the remembrance of Allah the Exalted 88 00:04:29,300 --> 00:04:33,589 And enjoining good and forbidding evil 89 00:04:33,589 --> 00:04:35,589 The virtue of the Duha prayer 90 00:04:35,589 --> 00:04:37,589 For it is the prayer of the oft-repentant (awwabin) 91 00:04:37,589 --> 00:04:41,589 And none maintains it except one who is oft-repentant 92 00:04:41,589 --> 00:04:44,910 The vastness of Allah's mercy toward His servants 93 00:04:44,910 --> 00:04:50,910 Since servants are unable to give charity every day in this manner 94 00:04:50,910 --> 00:04:55,069 So two rak'ahs of Duha suffice for that 95 00:04:55,069 --> 00:04:59,069 Charity and spending by one who is capable is better than other deeds 96 00:04:59,069 --> 00:05:01,069 Because its benefit extends to others 97 00:05:01,069 --> 00:05:03,069 And whoever combines both [charity and prayer] 98 00:05:03,069 --> 00:05:05,069 Has attained the most complete state 99 00:05:05,069 --> 00:05:10,540 On the authority of Abu Dharr, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 100 00:05:10,540 --> 00:05:14,540 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 101 00:05:14,540 --> 00:05:17,540 "The deeds of my Ummah were presented to me, 102 00:05:17,540 --> 00:05:19,540 Both their good and their bad. 103 00:05:19,540 --> 00:05:22,540 I found among their good deeds 104 00:05:22,540 --> 00:05:25,540 The removal of harm from the road, 105 00:05:25,540 --> 00:05:28,540 And I found among their bad deeds 106 00:05:28,540 --> 00:05:32,540 Sputum left in the mosque without being buried." 107 00:05:32,540 --> 00:05:34,540 Narrated by Muslim 108 00:05:34,540 --> 00:05:42,470 "Harm" (al-adha) is anything that harms passersby, such as stones, thorns, or otherwise 109 00:05:42,470 --> 00:05:46,600 "Removed" (yumatu) means cleared away and set aside 110 00:05:46,600 --> 00:05:51,860 "Sputum" (nukha'a) is the phlegm that comes from the mouth 111 00:05:51,860 --> 00:05:53,860 Which is related to the mouth 112 00:05:53,860 --> 00:05:58,860 And "phlegm" (nukhama) is the mucus that comes from the depths of the throat 113 00:05:58,860 --> 00:06:01,269 Which is related to the chest 114 00:06:01,269 --> 00:06:05,269 "Not buried" means not removed by burying 115 00:06:05,269 --> 00:06:08,269 Because the floor of the mosque was [originally] dirt 116 00:06:08,269 --> 00:06:11,269 As for the mosques of the Muslims today, 117 00:06:11,269 --> 00:06:14,269 It should be removed by washing or scrubbing 118 00:06:14,269 --> 00:06:16,269 And Allah knows best 119 00:06:16,269 --> 00:06:21,290 From the benefits of the hadith: 120 00:06:21,290 --> 00:06:26,290 Allah the Glorified and Exalted informed His Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 121 00:06:26,290 --> 00:06:28,290 Of the deeds of his Ummah 122 00:06:28,290 --> 00:06:32,740 Deeds are divided into good and bad 123 00:06:32,740 --> 00:06:34,740 Good deeds 124 00:06:34,740 --> 00:06:37,740 Are every deed that contains goodness, however small 125 00:06:37,740 --> 00:06:43,120 And bad deeds are those that contain evil, however small 126 00:06:43,120 --> 00:06:46,120 One should increase in acts of goodness 127 00:06:46,120 --> 00:06:50,120 For among them are things people might think are of no consequence 128 00:06:50,120 --> 00:06:53,120 Such as removing harm from the road 129 00:06:53,120 --> 00:06:55,379 And [cleaning] sputum from the mosque 130 00:06:55,379 --> 00:07:00,379 Urging the performance of what benefits people and brings them interest 131 00:07:00,379 --> 00:07:05,569 And distancing oneself from everything that harms them and causes them corruption 132 00:07:05,569 --> 00:07:10,569 Mosques should be respected and kept free from impurities 133 00:07:10,569 --> 00:07:13,569 Such as sputum, phlegm, and urine 134 00:07:13,569 --> 00:07:16,730 And maintained with proper etiquette 135 00:07:16,730 --> 00:07:20,730 Encouragement to remove harm from the path of the Muslims 136 00:07:20,730 --> 00:07:23,730 For that is one of the branches of faith 137 00:07:23,730 --> 00:07:28,069 On the authority of Abu Dharr, may Allah be pleased with him, 138 00:07:28,069 --> 00:07:31,069 That some people said, "O Messenger of Allah, 139 00:07:31,069 --> 00:07:34,069 The wealthy have taken all the rewards; 140 00:07:34,069 --> 00:07:36,069 They pray as we pray, 141 00:07:36,069 --> 00:07:39,069 They fast as we fast, 142 00:07:39,069 --> 00:07:42,069 And they give charity from their surplus wealth." 143 00:07:42,069 --> 00:07:48,139 He said, "Has Allah not provided you with that which you can give as charity? 144 00:07:48,139 --> 00:07:51,139 Indeed, every glorification is a charity, 145 00:07:51,139 --> 00:07:54,139 Every declaration of greatness is a charity, 146 00:07:54,139 --> 00:07:57,139 Every praise is a charity, 147 00:07:57,139 --> 00:07:59,139 Every declaration of oneness is a charity, 148 00:07:59,139 --> 00:08:02,139 Enjoining good is a charity, 149 00:08:02,139 --> 00:08:05,139 And forbidding evil is a charity, 150 00:08:05,139 --> 00:08:08,170 And in the sexual act of one of you is a charity." 151 00:08:08,170 --> 00:08:10,170 They said, "O Messenger of Allah, 152 00:08:10,170 --> 00:08:15,170 Does one of us satisfy his desire and have a reward in it?" 153 00:08:15,170 --> 00:08:19,170 He said, "Do you see, if he were to place it in a forbidden act, 154 00:08:19,170 --> 00:08:21,170 Would he have a sin upon him? 155 00:08:21,170 --> 00:08:24,170 Likewise, if he places it in the lawful, 156 00:08:24,170 --> 00:08:26,170 He has a reward." 157 00:08:26,170 --> 00:08:28,170 Narrated by Muslim 158 00:08:28,170 --> 00:08:30,579 "Wealth" (al-duthur) 159 00:08:30,579 --> 00:08:31,579 Refers to riches 160 00:08:31,579 --> 00:08:33,580 Its singular is "dathr" 161 00:08:33,580 --> 00:08:37,279 "Surplus wealth" 162 00:08:37,279 --> 00:08:42,279 Meaning their wealth that exceeds their needs and sufficiency 163 00:08:42,279 --> 00:08:43,279 "Sexual act" (bud') 164 00:08:43,279 --> 00:08:45,279 Meaning intercourse 165 00:08:45,279 --> 00:08:48,379 Which is a man's intimacy with his spouse 166 00:08:48,379 --> 00:08:49,379 "Desire" (shahwa) 167 00:08:49,379 --> 00:08:53,570 Meaning his pleasure and what his soul craves 168 00:08:53,570 --> 00:08:55,570 "In a forbidden act" 169 00:08:55,570 --> 00:08:57,600 Meaning in adultery 170 00:08:57,600 --> 00:08:58,600 "Sin" (wizr) 171 00:08:58,600 --> 00:09:00,759 Meaning transgression and punishment 172 00:09:00,759 --> 00:09:03,759 "The wealthy have taken all the rewards" 173 00:09:03,759 --> 00:09:06,759 Meaning the rich have secured all the reward 174 00:09:06,759 --> 00:09:10,620 And have been singled out for it 175 00:09:10,620 --> 00:09:13,159 From the benefits of the hadith: 176 00:09:13,159 --> 00:09:16,159 The competition of Muslims in performing good deeds 177 00:09:16,159 --> 00:09:21,190 And their eagerness to do acts of obedience and attain closeness to Allah 178 00:09:21,190 --> 00:09:24,190 The breadth of the concept of worship in Islam 179 00:09:24,190 --> 00:09:28,190 And that it includes every deed a Muslim performs 180 00:09:28,190 --> 00:09:31,190 With a righteous intention and good purpose 181 00:09:31,190 --> 00:09:36,350 Even if it is among the ordinary, natural, permissible acts 182 00:09:36,350 --> 00:09:39,350 A person is rewarded for abandoning sin 183 00:09:39,350 --> 00:09:42,350 Just as he is rewarded for performing an act of obedience 184 00:09:42,350 --> 00:09:45,480 If it is with the intention of obedience and compliance 185 00:09:45,480 --> 00:09:49,480 The poor Muslims used to envy the rich among them 186 00:09:50,480 --> 00:09:53,669 The ease and simplicity of Islam 187 00:09:53,669 --> 00:09:57,669 For every Muslim finds something he can do to obey Allah 188 00:09:57,669 --> 00:10:00,929 The rich and the poor are commanded 189 00:10:00,929 --> 00:10:03,929 To perform acts of obedience and abandon forbidden things 190 00:10:03,929 --> 00:10:07,149 The wisdom of the jurist and the educator 191 00:10:07,149 --> 00:10:10,149 In guiding those who feel distress within themselves 192 00:10:10,149 --> 00:10:12,149 Due to their inability to keep up 193 00:10:12,149 --> 00:10:15,149 With those who excel in good deeds 194 00:10:15,149 --> 00:10:19,559 On the authority of Abu Dharr, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 195 00:10:20,559 --> 00:10:23,559 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said to me: 196 00:10:23,559 --> 00:10:27,559 "Do not belittle any good deed, 197 00:10:27,559 --> 00:10:31,559 Even if it is meeting your brother with a cheerful face." 198 00:10:31,559 --> 00:10:34,559 Narrated by Muslim 199 00:10:34,559 --> 00:10:37,419 "Do not belittle" (la tahqiranna) 200 00:10:37,419 --> 00:10:39,419 Meaning do not let its value be low in your estimation 201 00:10:39,419 --> 00:10:41,419 So do not disregard it 202 00:10:41,419 --> 00:10:43,580 Or do not consider it insignificant. 203 00:10:43,580 --> 00:10:44,580 [It means] cheerful. 204 00:10:44,580 --> 00:10:46,580 That is, smiling and joyful. 205 00:10:46,580 --> 00:10:51,120 Among the benefits of the hadith: 206 00:10:51,120 --> 00:10:53,120 Do not belittle any good deed. 207 00:10:53,120 --> 00:10:56,220 As long as it is a form of goodness. 208 00:10:56,220 --> 00:10:59,220 The desirability of bringing joy to Muslims. 209 00:10:59,220 --> 00:11:05,559 Because of the harmony it achieves among them. 210 00:11:05,559 --> 00:11:08,559 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 211 00:11:08,559 --> 00:11:12,559 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 212 00:11:12,559 --> 00:11:16,620 "Every joint of the people owes a charity." 213 00:11:16,620 --> 00:11:19,620 "Every day the sun rises." 214 00:11:19,620 --> 00:11:22,620 "To reconcile between two people is a charity." 215 00:11:22,620 --> 00:11:25,620 "To help a man with his mount," 216 00:11:25,620 --> 00:11:27,620 "By lifting him onto it," 217 00:11:27,620 --> 00:11:31,620 "Or lifting his luggage onto it for him, is a charity." 218 00:11:31,620 --> 00:11:34,620 "And a good word is a charity." 219 00:11:34,620 --> 00:11:38,620 "And every step you take toward the prayer is a charity." 220 00:11:38,620 --> 00:11:42,620 "And removing a harmful object from the road is a charity." 221 00:11:42,620 --> 00:11:44,690 Agreed upon. 222 00:11:44,690 --> 00:11:46,690 It was also narrated by Muslim. 223 00:11:46,690 --> 00:11:50,690 In the narration of 'A'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, she said: 224 00:11:50,690 --> 00:11:54,720 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 225 00:11:54,720 --> 00:11:58,720 "Indeed, every human being from the children of Adam was created," 226 00:11:58,720 --> 00:12:01,720 "With three hundred and sixty joints." 227 00:12:01,720 --> 00:12:05,720 "So whoever magnifies Allah, praises Allah," 228 00:12:05,720 --> 00:12:08,720 "Declares the oneness of Allah, glorifies Allah," 229 00:12:08,720 --> 00:12:10,720 "And seeks the forgiveness of Allah," 230 00:12:10,720 --> 00:12:13,720 "And removes a stone from the path of the people," 231 00:12:14,720 --> 00:12:19,720 "Or enjoins good or forbids evil," 232 00:12:19,720 --> 00:12:22,720 "To the number of those three hundred and sixty," 233 00:12:22,720 --> 00:12:25,720 "Then he will spend his day," 234 00:12:25,720 --> 00:12:28,720 "Having distanced himself from the Fire." 235 00:12:30,190 --> 00:12:34,190 "Reconcile" means to mediate between them and judge with justice. 236 00:12:34,190 --> 00:12:36,289 "His luggage," 237 00:12:36,289 --> 00:12:41,289 Meaning what he benefits from, such as food, clothing, and the like. 238 00:12:41,289 --> 00:12:45,470 Among the benefits of the hadith: 239 00:12:45,470 --> 00:12:48,470 The desirability of reconciling between people with justice. 240 00:12:48,470 --> 00:12:51,470 And treating them with noble character. 241 00:12:51,470 --> 00:12:56,820 The desirability of maintaining congregational prayer in the mosque. 242 00:12:56,820 --> 00:13:03,080 Specifying the number of joints for which a Muslim owes charity. 243 00:13:03,080 --> 00:13:07,490 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, 244 00:13:07,490 --> 00:13:11,490 From the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said: 245 00:13:11,490 --> 00:13:14,549 "Whoever goes to the mosque or returns," 246 00:13:14,549 --> 00:13:20,549 "Allah prepares for him a dwelling in Paradise every time he goes or returns." 247 00:13:20,549 --> 00:13:22,710 Agreed upon. 248 00:13:22,710 --> 00:13:27,940 "Dwelling" is sustenance, provision, and what is prepared for a guest. 249 00:13:27,940 --> 00:13:35,500 "Goes" is traveling at the beginning of the day, meaning the departure. 250 00:13:35,500 --> 00:13:40,539 "Returns" is traveling at the end of the day, meaning the return. 251 00:13:40,539 --> 00:13:44,590 Among the benefits of the hadith: 252 00:13:44,590 --> 00:13:49,820 The deeds of all servants are recorded with Allah the Almighty. 253 00:13:49,820 --> 00:13:54,039 Whoever goes to the mosque for no reason other than prayer, 254 00:13:54,039 --> 00:13:58,039 His walking in his departure and return is recorded for him. 255 00:13:58,039 --> 00:14:02,299 The virtue of maintaining congregational prayer. 256 00:14:02,299 --> 00:14:07,700 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 257 00:14:07,700 --> 00:14:11,700 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 258 00:14:11,700 --> 00:14:13,700 "O Muslim women," 259 00:14:13,700 --> 00:14:17,700 "Let no neighbor belittle her neighbor," 260 00:14:17,700 --> 00:14:19,700 "Even if it is the hoof of a sheep." 261 00:14:19,700 --> 00:14:21,700 Agreed upon. 262 00:14:21,700 --> 00:14:23,860 Al-Jawhari said: 263 00:14:23,860 --> 00:14:27,860 The "hoof" (farsan) of a camel is like the hoof of a beast. 264 00:14:27,860 --> 00:14:31,860 He said: It is sometimes used metaphorically for a sheep. 265 00:14:31,860 --> 00:14:39,269 "Let no neighbor belittle" means do not underestimate or consider it insignificant. 266 00:14:39,269 --> 00:14:43,500 The "hoof" is a bone with little meat on it. 267 00:14:43,500 --> 00:14:47,029 Among the benefits of the hadith: 268 00:14:47,029 --> 00:14:50,159 Encouragement to give gifts and charity. 269 00:14:50,159 --> 00:14:53,159 No matter how small the item is. 270 00:14:53,159 --> 00:14:56,419 The prohibition of stinginess and miserliness. 271 00:14:56,419 --> 00:14:59,740 The desirability of maintaining ties between Muslims. 272 00:14:59,740 --> 00:15:01,740 Especially neighbors. 273 00:15:01,740 --> 00:15:06,179 Not belittling any act of kindness, whatever it may be. 274 00:15:06,179 --> 00:15:11,500 A gift, even if it is small in the eyes of the giver, 275 00:15:11,500 --> 00:15:15,500 Is great in reward with Allah the Almighty. 276 00:15:15,500 --> 00:15:18,500 And of great benefit to the recipient. 277 00:15:18,500 --> 00:15:22,850 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, 278 00:15:22,850 --> 00:15:26,850 From the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said: 279 00:15:26,850 --> 00:15:29,940 "Faith has over seventy," 280 00:15:29,940 --> 00:15:32,940 "Or over sixty branches." 281 00:15:32,940 --> 00:15:36,980 "The best of them is the statement 'There is no god but Allah'," 282 00:15:36,980 --> 00:15:40,980 "And the lowest of them is removing a harmful object from the road." 283 00:15:40,980 --> 00:15:44,009 "And modesty is a branch of faith." 284 00:15:44,009 --> 00:15:46,039 Agreed upon. 285 00:15:46,039 --> 00:15:50,259 "Over" (bid') refers to a number between three and nine. 286 00:15:50,259 --> 00:15:53,259 "Branch" (shu'bah) is a part or section. 287 00:15:53,259 --> 00:15:59,580 "Modesty" (haya') is a character trait that prompts the avoidance of shameful acts. 288 00:15:59,580 --> 00:16:03,580 And prevents one from falling short in the rights of those who have rights. 289 00:16:03,580 --> 00:16:07,899 "The best of them" means the highest and most rewarding. 290 00:16:07,899 --> 00:16:11,990 "The lowest of them" means the easiest. 291 00:16:11,990 --> 00:16:17,149 "Removing a harmful object" means clearing it away and moving it aside. 292 00:16:17,149 --> 00:16:21,370 Among the benefits of the hadith: 293 00:16:21,370 --> 00:16:26,370 Faith has ranks, some higher than others in importance. 294 00:16:26,370 --> 00:16:30,529 Faith, according to the salaf, is both speech and action. 295 00:16:30,529 --> 00:16:34,820 Faith is a motivator and a regulator for righteous deeds. 296 00:16:34,820 --> 00:16:37,820 It is what produces righteous acts. 297 00:16:37,820 --> 00:16:42,139 And it is what directs them toward the pleasure of Allah. 298 00:16:42,139 --> 00:16:44,139 Faith is divisible. 299 00:16:44,139 --> 00:16:47,139 And therefore, it increases and decreases. 300 00:16:47,139 --> 00:16:51,419 It increases with obedience and decreases with disobedience. 301 00:16:51,419 --> 00:16:53,419 Based on this, 302 00:16:53,419 --> 00:16:56,419 A person who commits a major sin does not become a disbeliever. 303 00:16:56,419 --> 00:16:58,580 Rather, his faith decreases. 304 00:16:58,580 --> 00:17:01,580 Faith is something acquired. 305 00:17:01,580 --> 00:17:06,579 Therefore, the servant should tend to his faith and improve his Islam. 306 00:17:06,579 --> 00:17:09,579 And ascend the ranks of the believers. 307 00:17:09,579 --> 00:17:12,809 To reach the perfection of faith. 308 00:17:12,809 --> 00:17:14,809 The variation in the ranks of faith, 309 00:17:14,809 --> 00:17:18,809 Is not a reason to belittle the rituals of the religion. 310 00:17:18,809 --> 00:17:23,029 Because they all come from the Lord of the worlds. 311 00:17:23,029 --> 00:17:25,029 Modesty is a praiseworthy character trait. 312 00:17:25,029 --> 00:17:29,029 It prompts faith in Allah and awareness of His watchfulness. 313 00:17:29,029 --> 00:17:32,829 And struggling against the self to perform acts of obedience. 314 00:17:32,829 --> 00:17:36,829 Riyadh al-Salihin.