WEBVTT 00:00:00.780 --> 00:00:09.779 Riyadh al-Salihin from the words of the Master of the Messengers, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:00:09.779 --> 00:00:17.410 Chapter: The Dislike of Asking by the Countenance of Allah for Anything Other than Paradise. 00:00:17.410 --> 00:00:22.410 And the Dislike of Refusing Someone Who Asks by Allah or Seeks Intercession Through Him. 00:00:22.410 --> 00:00:27.530 On the authority of Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:00:27.530 --> 00:00:31.589 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:00:31.589 --> 00:00:35.780 "Do not ask by the Countenance of Allah except for Paradise." 00:00:35.780 --> 00:00:37.780 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 00:00:37.780 --> 00:00:42.350 "Do not ask": meaning, do not request. 00:00:42.350 --> 00:00:48.539 "By the Countenance of Allah": meaning the requester’s saying, "I ask you by the Countenance of Allah." 00:00:48.539 --> 00:00:55.740 "Except for Paradise": meaning, except for the blessings of Paradise and the promises of the Hereafter. 00:00:55.740 --> 00:00:59.979 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:00:59.979 --> 00:01:08.530 The dislike of asking or seeking intercession by the Countenance of Allah the Exalted to attain any worldly gain. 00:01:08.530 --> 00:01:14.530 The permissibility of asking by the Countenance of Allah the Exalted for anything pertaining to the blessings of the Hereafter. 00:01:14.530 --> 00:01:19.739 On the authority of Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, who said: 00:01:19.739 --> 00:01:23.780 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:01:23.780 --> 00:01:27.810 "Whoever seeks refuge by Allah, then grant him refuge." 00:01:27.810 --> 00:01:30.810 "Whoever asks by Allah, then give him." 00:01:30.810 --> 00:01:33.810 "Whoever calls upon you, then answer him." 00:01:33.810 --> 00:01:37.810 "And whoever does you a favor, then recompense him." 00:01:37.810 --> 00:01:40.810 "If you do not find anything with which to recompense him," 00:01:40.810 --> 00:01:45.810 "Then pray for him until you feel that you have recompensed him." 00:01:45.810 --> 00:01:50.189 Narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Nasa'i. 00:01:50.189 --> 00:01:52.859 "Seeks refuge": 00:01:52.859 --> 00:01:56.859 Meaning, he asks by Allah to be protected, shielded, and defended. 00:01:56.859 --> 00:01:58.989 "Recompense him": 00:01:58.989 --> 00:02:02.989 Meaning, respond to his kindness with a similar kindness. 00:02:02.989 --> 00:02:07.299 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:02:07.299 --> 00:02:12.300 The encouragement to respond to one who seeks protection and refuge by Allah the Exalted. 00:02:12.300 --> 00:02:16.300 This is out of reverence and glorification for the One by Whom he sought refuge. 00:02:16.300 --> 00:02:19.879 For he has sought refuge with the Almighty. 00:02:19.879 --> 00:02:27.389 Whoever asks for something by Allah, it is obligatory to give it to him if the person asked is capable of doing so. 00:02:27.389 --> 00:02:33.969 The encouragement to accept an invitation and to honor the one who adjures the person invited by Allah. 00:02:33.969 --> 00:02:35.969 From the character of the Muslim: 00:02:35.969 --> 00:02:39.969 Loyalty, not denying favors, and thanking people. 00:02:39.969 --> 00:02:42.969 For whoever does not thank people does not thank Allah. 00:02:42.969 --> 00:02:45.969 So, whoever does a favor for a Muslim, 00:02:45.969 --> 00:02:49.969 He should respond with thanks and material recompense for it. 00:02:49.969 --> 00:02:52.969 If he is unable to provide recompense, 00:02:52.969 --> 00:02:54.969 He should pray for him for good, 00:02:54.969 --> 00:02:57.969 By saying, "May Allah reward you with good." 00:02:57.969 --> 00:03:01.509 Whoever says to his brother, "May Allah reward you with good," 00:03:01.509 --> 00:03:04.509 Has indeed excelled in praise. 00:03:04.509 --> 00:03:12.259 Chapter: The Prohibition of Saying "Shah Shah" (King of Kings) to a Ruler or Others. 00:03:12.259 --> 00:03:15.259 Because its meaning is "King of Kings." 00:03:15.259 --> 00:03:20.259 And none is described by that except Allah, glory be to Him and the Exalted. 00:03:20.259 --> 00:03:24.419 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:03:24.419 --> 00:03:28.419 From the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said: 00:03:28.419 --> 00:03:32.580 "The most despicable name in the sight of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic," 00:03:32.580 --> 00:03:35.580 "Is a man who calls himself the King of Kings." 00:03:35.580 --> 00:03:37.900 Agreed upon. 00:03:37.900 --> 00:03:41.180 Sufyan Ibn 'Uyaynah said: 00:03:41.180 --> 00:03:45.180 "King of Kings" is like "Shah Shah." 00:03:45.180 --> 00:03:50.020 "Most despicable": meaning the most disgraced, smallest, and lowest. 00:03:50.020 --> 00:03:54.039 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:03:54.039 --> 00:03:58.039 Whoever names himself or is named by others with this title, 00:03:58.039 --> 00:04:04.490 Is among the most disgraced, contemptible, and lowest of people in status before Allah. 00:04:04.490 --> 00:04:08.490 The prohibition of naming oneself with one of the Beautiful Names of Allah, 00:04:08.490 --> 00:04:12.490 Or imitating Him in one of His supreme attributes. 00:04:12.490 --> 00:04:16.870 The obligation of proper etiquette in all things with Allah. 00:04:16.870 --> 00:04:22.319 The prohibition of describing created beings with attributes of greatness and titles of pride, 00:04:22.319 --> 00:04:26.319 Which none deserves except Allah the Exalted. 00:04:26.319 --> 00:04:30.670 Included in this is their saying "Judge of Judges." 00:04:30.670 --> 00:04:37.519 The correct term is "The Most Just of Judges." 00:04:37.519 --> 00:04:41.519 Chapter: The Prohibition of Addressing the Immoral Person, the Innovator, and their likes, 00:04:41.519 --> 00:04:44.519 As "Sayyid" (Master) or similar titles. 00:04:44.519 --> 00:04:48.930 On the authority of Buraydah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:04:48.930 --> 00:04:52.930 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:04:52.930 --> 00:04:56.930 "Do not call the hypocrite 'Master'." 00:04:56.930 --> 00:04:59.959 "For if he is indeed a master," 00:04:59.959 --> 00:05:02.959 "Then you have angered your Lord, the Mighty and Majestic." 00:05:02.959 --> 00:05:06.149 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 00:05:06.149 --> 00:05:10.949 "Sayyid" is applied to one who surpasses his people, 00:05:10.949 --> 00:05:13.949 And whose status is elevated above them. 00:05:13.949 --> 00:05:16.949 It is applied to a leader and a person of virtue. 00:05:16.949 --> 00:05:20.949 It is applied to the forbearing one who is not provoked by his anger. 00:05:20.949 --> 00:05:23.949 It is applied to the generous one, 00:05:23.949 --> 00:05:27.370 And to the owner, and to the husband. 00:05:27.370 --> 00:05:29.370 "If he is indeed a master": 00:05:29.370 --> 00:05:33.689 Meaning, if he is of elevated status and high standing. 00:05:33.689 --> 00:05:35.689 "You have angered your Lord": 00:05:35.689 --> 00:05:39.689 Meaning, you have angered your Lord by honoring His enemy, 00:05:39.689 --> 00:05:43.680 The one who has strayed from His servitude. 00:05:43.680 --> 00:05:45.970 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:05:45.970 --> 00:05:49.970 The prohibition of honoring hypocrites and those like them, 00:05:49.970 --> 00:05:52.970 With descriptions of respect and esteem. 00:05:52.970 --> 00:05:56.379 Honoring these disobedient ones, 00:05:56.379 --> 00:05:59.379 Is a cause for the anger of the Lord, blessed and exalted be He. 00:06:00.379 --> 00:06:02.860 Whoever does that, 00:06:02.860 --> 00:06:04.860 It is incumbent upon the Muslim community, 00:06:04.860 --> 00:06:07.860 Not to leave a gap for the hypocrites, 00:06:07.860 --> 00:06:11.860 Through which they may resort to directing the affairs of the Muslims. 00:06:11.860 --> 00:06:15.860 Rather, they should be kept in a state of humiliation and insignificance, 00:06:15.860 --> 00:06:20.279 Because they have opposed the command of Allah and His Messenger. 00:06:20.279 --> 00:06:23.279 Included with the hypocrite in this ruling are: 00:06:23.279 --> 00:06:25.279 The immoral person, the disbeliever, 00:06:25.279 --> 00:06:27.279 The atheist, and the innovator. 00:06:28.279 --> 00:06:33.699 Hadiths have come using the word "Sayyid" 00:06:33.699 --> 00:06:36.699 For the people of faith, knowledge, and virtue. 00:06:36.699 --> 00:06:39.699 From this, we know that the one being addressed as "Sayyid," 00:06:39.699 --> 00:06:42.699 If he is virtuous and righteous, 00:06:42.699 --> 00:06:44.699 Whether through knowledge or piety, 00:06:44.699 --> 00:06:46.699 Then there is no harm in that. 00:06:46.699 --> 00:06:52.829 Chapter: The Dislike of Cursing Fever. 00:06:52.829 --> 00:06:57.079 On the authority of Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:06:57.079 --> 00:07:00.079 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:07:01.079 --> 00:07:05.079 Visited Umm al-Sa'ib or Umm al-Musayyib, 00:07:05.079 --> 00:07:09.180 And said, "What is the matter with you, O Umm al-Sa'ib," 00:07:09.180 --> 00:07:13.180 "Or O Umm al-Musayyib, that you are shivering?" 00:07:13.180 --> 00:07:18.269 She said, "Fever, may Allah not bless it." 00:07:18.269 --> 00:07:22.500 He said, "Do not curse fever," 00:07:22.500 --> 00:07:26.500 "For it removes the sins of the children of Adam," 00:07:26.500 --> 00:07:29.500 "Just as the bellows removes the dross of iron." 00:07:30.720 --> 00:07:32.720 Narrated by Muslim. 00:07:32.720 --> 00:07:35.459 "Shivering": 00:07:35.459 --> 00:07:38.459 Meaning, you are moving with a rapid movement. 00:07:38.459 --> 00:07:41.459 And its meaning is that you are trembling. 00:07:41.459 --> 00:07:45.699 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:07:45.699 --> 00:07:49.699 A clarification that the pains and ailments that afflict the Muslim, 00:07:49.699 --> 00:07:53.699 Are a cause for the expiation of his sins and the raising of his ranks. 00:07:53.699 --> 00:07:59.060 The prohibition of cursing something that draws one closer to Allah the Exalted, 00:07:59.060 --> 00:08:03.500 Even if it involves hardship for the servants. 00:08:03.500 --> 00:08:07.500 It is not permissible to be annoyed or distressed by the decree of Allah, 00:08:07.500 --> 00:08:12.050 For that is contrary to patience and contentment. 00:08:12.050 --> 00:08:15.050 The keenness of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:08:15.050 --> 00:08:20.050 To convey the sciences of religion to his Companions in the easiest manner, 00:08:20.050 --> 00:08:23.050 And to provide tangible examples, 00:08:23.050 --> 00:08:27.050 So that they may settle in their understanding and take root in their minds. 00:08:27.050 --> 00:08:32.539 Chapter: The Prohibition of Cursing the Wind, 00:08:32.539 --> 00:08:35.539 And a clarification of what should be said when it occurs. 00:08:35.539 --> 00:08:39.049 On the authority of Abu al-Mundhir, 00:08:39.049 --> 00:08:43.080 Ubayy Ibn Ka'b, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:08:43.080 --> 00:08:47.080 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:08:47.080 --> 00:08:49.080 "Do not curse the wind." 00:08:49.080 --> 00:08:52.139 "So if you see what you dislike," 00:08:52.139 --> 00:08:54.210 "Then say:" 00:08:54.210 --> 00:08:58.210 "O Allah, we ask You for the good of this wind," 00:08:58.210 --> 00:09:00.210 "And the good of what is in it," 00:09:00.210 --> 00:09:02.210 "And the good of what it has been commanded with." 00:09:02.210 --> 00:09:05.340 "And we seek refuge in You from the evil of this wind," 00:09:05.340 --> 00:09:07.340 "And the evil of what is in it," 00:09:07.340 --> 00:09:10.340 "And the evil of what it has been commanded with." 00:09:10.340 --> 00:09:12.690 Narrated by al-Tirmidhi. 00:09:12.690 --> 00:09:15.419 "What you dislike": 00:09:15.419 --> 00:09:18.419 Meaning, its gusting and intensity. 00:09:18.419 --> 00:09:20.580 "The good of this wind": 00:09:20.580 --> 00:09:22.580 Meaning, the good resulting from it, 00:09:22.580 --> 00:09:26.580 Such as the gathering of clouds which causes rain. 00:09:26.580 --> 00:09:28.809 "The good of what is in it": 00:09:29.809 --> 00:09:31.809 Meaning, the good contained within it, 00:09:31.809 --> 00:09:35.129 Such as the sailing of ships and the like. 00:09:35.129 --> 00:09:37.129 "The evil of this wind": 00:09:37.129 --> 00:09:41.350 Its being a storm or a destructive wind. 00:09:41.350 --> 00:09:43.350 "And the evil of what is in it": 00:09:43.350 --> 00:09:45.350 From destruction and other things. 00:09:45.350 --> 00:09:48.539 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:09:48.539 --> 00:09:51.700 The prohibition of cursing the wind and other things, 00:09:51.700 --> 00:09:53.700 From the cosmic phenomena, 00:09:53.700 --> 00:09:56.700 Because whatever good or evil is in them, 00:09:56.700 --> 00:09:59.700 Is subjected by the command of Allah the Exalted. 00:10:00.210 --> 00:10:04.210 The recommendation, when a matter occurs that brings both good and evil, 00:10:04.210 --> 00:10:06.210 To ask Allah for its good, 00:10:06.210 --> 00:10:08.210 And to seek refuge from its evil, 00:10:08.210 --> 00:10:11.210 And not to curse it entirely. 00:10:11.210 --> 00:10:13.590 Cosmic phenomena, 00:10:13.590 --> 00:10:16.590 Are signs from the signs of Allah the Exalted. 00:10:16.590 --> 00:10:18.590 In them is good and mercy, 00:10:18.590 --> 00:10:20.590 For whom Allah wills His mercy, 00:10:20.590 --> 00:10:22.590 And in them is woe and destruction, 00:10:22.590 --> 00:10:24.590 And grave matters, 00:10:24.590 --> 00:10:27.590 For whom Allah wills His punishment. 00:10:27.590 --> 00:10:30.740 And on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:10:31.740 --> 00:10:33.740 He said: 00:10:33.740 --> 00:10:36.740 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:10:36.740 --> 00:10:38.779 Saying: 00:10:38.779 --> 00:10:40.779 "The wind is from the spirit (ruh) of Allah," 00:10:40.779 --> 00:10:43.779 "It brings mercy and it brings punishment." 00:10:43.779 --> 00:10:45.779 "So if you see it," 00:10:45.779 --> 00:10:47.779 "Do not curse it," 00:10:47.779 --> 00:10:49.779 "And ask Allah for its good," 00:10:49.779 --> 00:10:51.779 "And seek refuge in Allah," 00:10:51.779 --> 00:10:53.779 "From its evil." 00:10:53.779 --> 00:10:55.970 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 00:10:55.970 --> 00:10:59.220 His saying, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:10:59.220 --> 00:11:01.220 "From the spirit of Allah": 00:11:01.220 --> 00:11:04.220 Meaning, His mercy to His servants. 00:11:04.220 --> 00:11:07.629 From the benefits of the hadith: 00:11:07.629 --> 00:11:10.820 The wind is a part of the mercy of Allah, 00:11:10.820 --> 00:11:14.820 And that explains the reason for the prohibition of cursing it. 00:11:14.820 --> 00:11:17.240 The wind contains much good, 00:11:17.240 --> 00:11:20.240 For the well-being of the lands and the servants. 00:11:20.240 --> 00:11:22.240 And it contains widespread evil, 00:11:22.240 --> 00:11:25.240 From the destruction of crops and offspring. 00:11:25.240 --> 00:11:26.240 Therefore, it is incumbent upon the Muslim, 00:11:26.240 --> 00:11:28.240 To ask Allah for its good, 00:11:28.240 --> 00:11:31.690 And to protect him from its evil. 00:11:31.690 --> 00:11:33.690 The obligation of turning to Allah, 00:11:33.690 --> 00:11:35.690 And supplicating to Him, 00:11:35.690 --> 00:11:37.690 When witnessing what is frightening, 00:11:37.690 --> 00:11:41.039 Among His signs in the universe: 00:11:41.039 --> 00:11:42.039 It is not part of a Muslim’s character 00:11:42.039 --> 00:11:45.039 To use abusive language, insult, or curse. 00:11:45.039 --> 00:11:50.259 On the authority of ‘A’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, she said: 00:11:50.259 --> 00:11:53.259 The Prophet, peace be upon him, 00:11:53.259 --> 00:11:56.419 Whenever the wind blew fiercely, would say: 00:11:56.419 --> 00:11:59.419 "O Allah, I ask You for its good, 00:11:59.419 --> 00:12:03.580 And the good of what is in it, and the good of what it was sent with, 00:12:03.580 --> 00:12:05.580 And I seek refuge in You from its evil, 00:12:05.580 --> 00:12:07.580 And the evil of what is in it, 00:12:07.580 --> 00:12:10.830 And the evil of what it was sent with." 00:12:10.830 --> 00:12:13.700 Narrated by Muslim. 00:12:13.700 --> 00:12:15.700 "Blew fiercely" 00:12:15.700 --> 00:12:17.700 Means it intensified and raged. 00:12:17.700 --> 00:12:21.980 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:12:21.980 --> 00:12:23.980 Al-Shafi'i, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 00:12:23.980 --> 00:12:25.980 It is not appropriate for anyone 00:12:25.980 --> 00:12:27.980 To curse the winds, 00:12:27.980 --> 00:12:30.980 For it is a creation of Allah the Exalted that is obedient, 00:12:30.980 --> 00:12:33.980 And one of His soldiers. 00:12:33.980 --> 00:12:37.980 He makes it a mercy or a punishment as He wills. 00:12:37.980 --> 00:12:43.730 Chapter: The prohibition of cursing the rooster. 00:12:43.730 --> 00:12:50.259 On the authority of Zayd Ibn Khalid al-Juhani, may Allah be pleased with him, he said: 00:12:50.259 --> 00:12:54.299 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 00:12:54.299 --> 00:12:56.299 "Do not curse the rooster, 00:12:56.299 --> 00:12:59.299 For it wakes [people] for prayer." 00:12:59.299 --> 00:13:03.480 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 00:13:03.480 --> 00:13:05.480 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:13:05.480 --> 00:13:07.480 The prohibition of cursing the rooster, 00:13:07.480 --> 00:13:11.480 Because it wakes the sleepers for prayer 00:13:11.480 --> 00:13:13.480 And alerts the heedless, 00:13:13.480 --> 00:13:16.480 So they hasten to the obedience of Allah. 00:13:16.480 --> 00:13:22.990 One is forbidden from being annoyed by things that help a Muslim in the obedience of his Lord, 00:13:22.990 --> 00:13:26.990 Even if they prevent one from enjoying some worldly comfort, 00:13:26.990 --> 00:13:28.990 Like the rooster, 00:13:28.990 --> 00:13:31.990 Which interrupts the pleasure of your sleep; 00:13:31.990 --> 00:13:33.990 Yet what it calls you to 00:13:33.990 --> 00:13:36.990 Is better in this world and the Hereafter. 00:13:36.990 --> 00:13:41.419 Chapter: The prohibition of a person saying, 00:13:41.419 --> 00:13:44.419 "We have received rain by the setting of such-and-such star." 00:13:44.419 --> 00:13:49.700 On the authority of Zayd Ibn Khalid, may Allah be pleased with him, he said: 00:13:49.700 --> 00:13:53.700 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, led us 00:13:53.700 --> 00:13:56.700 In the morning prayer at al-Hudaybiyah, 00:13:56.700 --> 00:14:00.700 Following rainfall that occurred during the night. 00:14:00.700 --> 00:14:02.740 When he finished, 00:14:02.740 --> 00:14:05.740 He turned to the people and said: 00:14:05.740 --> 00:14:08.740 "Do you know what your Lord has said?" 00:14:08.740 --> 00:14:10.769 They said: 00:14:10.769 --> 00:14:13.769 "Allah and His Messenger know best." 00:14:13.769 --> 00:14:14.899 He said: 00:14:14.899 --> 00:14:18.899 "This morning, some of My servants became believers in Me, and some became disbelievers. 00:14:18.899 --> 00:14:20.990 As for the one who said: 00:14:20.990 --> 00:14:24.990 'We have received rain by the grace of Allah and His mercy,' 00:14:24.990 --> 00:14:26.990 That person is a believer in Me, 00:14:26.990 --> 00:14:28.990 And a disbeliever in the stars. 00:14:28.990 --> 00:14:30.990 And as for the one who said: 00:14:30.990 --> 00:14:33.990 'We have received rain by the setting of such-and-such star,' 00:14:33.990 --> 00:14:35.990 That person is a disbeliever in Me, 00:14:35.990 --> 00:14:38.990 And a believer in the stars." 00:14:38.990 --> 00:14:41.179 Agreed upon. 00:14:41.179 --> 00:14:43.889 "Rain" here 00:14:43.889 --> 00:14:45.889 Refers to the rainfall. 00:14:45.889 --> 00:14:46.980 "Setting of a star" (naw') 00:14:46.980 --> 00:14:49.980 Refers to the rising and setting of the stars. 00:14:49.980 --> 00:14:54.070 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:14:54.070 --> 00:14:58.230 It is not permissible to turn away from the qiblah during prayer. 00:14:58.230 --> 00:15:02.649 It is recommended for the Imam to face the worshippers 00:15:02.649 --> 00:15:04.649 After the prayer has concluded. 00:15:04.649 --> 00:15:07.159 It is permissible for the follower to say, 00:15:07.159 --> 00:15:09.159 "So-and-so led us in prayer." 00:15:09.159 --> 00:15:11.159 The meaning is: 00:15:11.159 --> 00:15:14.159 That so-and-so led us in prayer as an Imam. 00:15:14.159 --> 00:15:17.669 It is recommended to speak of the blessings of Allah 00:15:17.669 --> 00:15:20.669 And attribute the grace to Him alone. 00:15:20.669 --> 00:15:26.120 It is permissible for an Imam or a scholar to pose a question to his companions, 00:15:26.120 --> 00:15:30.539 Even if it can only be grasped through careful reflection. 00:15:30.539 --> 00:15:34.950 The prohibition of shirk in all its types and manifestations. 00:15:34.950 --> 00:15:37.950 The invalidation of all the superstitions of the Age of Ignorance. 00:15:37.950 --> 00:15:40.950 Among these is what they used to say: 00:15:40.950 --> 00:15:43.950 That the descent of rain is caused by the stars, 00:15:43.950 --> 00:15:46.950 Either by their creation, according to their claim, 00:15:46.950 --> 00:15:48.950 Or by their being a sign. 00:15:48.950 --> 00:15:53.879 Riyad al-Salihin.