1 00:00:00,080 --> 00:00:03,439 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 2 00:00:03,439 --> 00:00:06,400 The Ifadah Center 3 00:00:06,400 --> 00:00:09,500 For Humanistic Studies and Research 4 00:00:09,500 --> 00:00:10,880 Presents 5 00:00:10,880 --> 00:00:16,179 *Abridged Sahih al-Bukhari* 6 00:00:16,179 --> 00:00:21,370 **Chapter: Preference for Military Expedition Over Fasting** 7 00:00:21,370 --> 00:00:25,070 On the authority of Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: 8 00:00:25,070 --> 00:00:30,570 Abu Talhah used not to fast during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 9 00:00:30,570 --> 00:00:32,369 on account of military expeditions. 10 00:00:32,570 --> 00:00:36,170 But when the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) passed away, 11 00:00:36,170 --> 00:00:40,869 I never saw him breaking his fast except on the Day of Fitr or the Day of Adha. 12 00:00:40,869 --> 00:00:44,799 **Commentary on the Hadith:** 13 00:00:44,799 --> 00:00:49,299 Abu Talhah is Zayd ibn Sahl (may Allah be pleased with him). 14 00:00:49,299 --> 00:00:51,960 "Passed away" (*qubiḍa*) means died. 15 00:00:51,960 --> 00:00:55,600 **Benefits derived from the hadith:** 16 00:00:55,600 --> 00:00:57,600 It is derived from the hadith: 17 00:00:57,600 --> 00:01:00,600 The permissibility of continuous fasting (*sawm al-dahr*), except for the two Eid days. 18 00:01:00,600 --> 00:01:03,600 It demonstrates the virtue of fasting. 19 00:01:03,600 --> 00:01:10,019 It directs toward performing acts of devotion whose benefit extends to others. 20 00:01:10,019 --> 00:01:14,019 **Chapter: Martyrdom is Sevenfold Besides Being Killed in Allah's Cause** 21 00:01:14,019 --> 00:01:17,689 On the authority of Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), 22 00:01:17,689 --> 00:01:21,689 from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), who said: 23 00:01:21,689 --> 00:01:25,189 "The plague is martyrdom for every Muslim." 24 00:01:25,189 --> 00:01:29,180 **Commentary on the Hadith:** 25 00:01:29,180 --> 00:01:32,680 The seven are: the victim of plague, the drowned person, 26 00:01:32,680 --> 00:01:34,680 the one who dies of pleurisy, 27 00:01:35,180 --> 00:01:37,680 the one who dies of an abdominal ailment, the victim of fire, 28 00:01:37,680 --> 00:01:39,180 the victim of a collapsed structure, 29 00:01:39,180 --> 00:01:42,280 and the woman who dies during childbirth (or while pregnant). 30 00:01:42,280 --> 00:01:46,530 The plague (*al-ṭā‘ūn*) is the well-known epidemic illness. 31 00:01:46,530 --> 00:01:50,200 **Benefits derived from the hadith:** 32 00:01:50,200 --> 00:01:52,200 It is derived from the hadith: 33 00:01:52,200 --> 00:01:56,700 The permissibility of applying the title of "martyr" (*shahīd*) to someone other than a martyr of the battlefield. 34 00:01:56,700 --> 00:02:03,680 Epidemic disease constitutes martyrdom for whoever endures it with patience and hope for reward. 35 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:06,180 **Chapter: The Statement of Allah Almighty:** 36 00:02:06,180 --> 00:02:10,680 “Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95) 37 00:02:10,680 --> 00:02:14,849 Up to His saying: *"Forgiving and Merciful."* 38 00:02:14,849 --> 00:02:16,849 On the authority of Al-Bara' (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: 39 00:02:16,849 --> 00:02:21,349 "When the verse was revealed: *'Not equal are those believers who sit at home...'* 40 00:02:21,349 --> 00:02:24,349 “Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95) 41 00:02:24,349 --> 00:02:27,349 the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 42 00:02:27,349 --> 00:02:29,349 'Call Zayd for me, 43 00:02:29,349 --> 00:02:32,849 and let him bring the slate, the inkstand, and the shoulder blade— 44 00:02:32,849 --> 00:02:34,849 or the shoulder blade and the inkstand.' 45 00:02:34,849 --> 00:02:36,349 He then said: 46 00:02:36,349 --> 00:02:37,349 'Write: 47 00:02:37,349 --> 00:02:39,849 *'Not equal are those believers who sit at home...'* 48 00:02:39,849 --> 00:02:42,849 Sitting behind the back of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was 49 00:02:42,849 --> 00:02:45,849 Ibn Umm Maktum, who was blind. 50 00:02:45,849 --> 00:02:46,849 He said: 51 00:02:46,849 --> 00:02:48,849 'O Messenger of Allah! 52 00:02:48,849 --> 00:02:50,349 What do you command me to do? 53 00:02:50,349 --> 00:02:53,349 For I am a man with impaired sight.' 54 00:02:53,349 --> 00:02:55,349 So there was revealed in its place: 55 00:02:55,349 --> 00:02:58,349 “Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95) 56 00:02:58,349 --> 00:03:01,349 “Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95) 57 00:03:01,349 --> 00:03:07,479 *'...other than those who are disabled.'*" 58 00:03:07,479 --> 00:03:09,479 **Chapter: The Statement of Allah Almighty:** 59 00:03:09,479 --> 00:03:13,479 “Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95) 60 00:03:13,479 --> 00:03:15,479 Allah, Mighty and Majestic, first negated 61 00:03:15,479 --> 00:03:18,479 equality between the fighter and the non-fighter, 62 00:03:18,479 --> 00:03:22,479 then explicitly stated the superiority of the fighter over the non-fighter by a degree, 63 00:03:22,479 --> 00:03:25,479 and subsequently moved to emphasizing his superiority 64 00:03:25,479 --> 00:03:28,509 through forgiveness, mercy, and high ranks. 65 00:03:28,509 --> 00:03:31,509 The inkstand (*al-dawāt*) is the container used for ink. 66 00:03:31,509 --> 00:03:34,509 The shoulder blade (*al-katif*) is a broad bone 67 00:03:34,509 --> 00:03:36,509 found at the base of an animal's shoulder, 68 00:03:36,509 --> 00:03:38,509 which is dried and written upon. 69 00:03:38,509 --> 00:03:40,569 *"...other than those who are disabled."* 70 00:03:40,569 --> 00:03:43,569 "Those who are disabled" (*ahl al-ḍarar*) refers to the sick, the blind, the lame, 71 00:03:43,569 --> 00:03:46,569 and those who cannot find the means to equip themselves. 72 00:03:46,569 --> 00:03:50,569 They are not on the same level as those who stay behind without an excuse. 73 00:03:50,569 --> 00:03:52,569 However, if a disabled person 74 00:03:52,569 --> 00:03:57,569 is content with staying behind, lacking the intention to go out in the cause of Allah Almighty 75 00:03:57,569 --> 00:03:59,569 were it not for the impediment, 76 00:03:59,569 --> 00:04:02,569 and does not even contemplate doing so, 77 00:04:02,569 --> 00:04:05,569 then he holds the same status as one who stays behind without a valid excuse. 78 00:04:06,960 --> 00:04:10,599 **Benefits derived from the hadith:** 79 00:04:10,599 --> 00:04:12,599 It is derived from the hadith: 80 00:04:12,599 --> 00:04:14,599 Exhortation to march out for jihad, 81 00:04:14,599 --> 00:04:16,600 encouragement toward it, 82 00:04:16,600 --> 00:04:20,600 and warning against laziness and staying behind without a valid excuse. 83 00:04:20,600 --> 00:04:23,600 A firm intention, 84 00:04:23,600 --> 00:04:27,600 when coupled with whatever achievable word or action is within one's capability, 85 00:04:27,600 --> 00:04:30,600 places its possessor in the position of the actual doer. 86 00:04:30,600 --> 00:04:36,069 On the authority of Sahl ibn Sa'd al-Sa'idi (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: 87 00:04:36,069 --> 00:04:40,069 "I saw Marwan ibn al-Hakam sitting in the mosque, 88 00:04:40,069 --> 00:04:43,069 so I approached until I sat beside him. 89 00:04:43,069 --> 00:04:45,069 He informed us that Zayd ibn Thabit 90 00:04:45,069 --> 00:04:51,069 told him that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) dictated to him: 91 00:04:51,069 --> 00:04:54,069 “Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95) 92 00:04:54,069 --> 00:04:57,069 “Those of the believers who sit still, other than those who have a (disabling) hurt, are not on an equality with those who strive in the way of Allah with their wealth and lives. Allah hath conferred on those who strive with their wealth and lives a rank above the sedentary. Unto each Allah hath promised good, but He hath bestowed on those who strive a great reward above the sedentary;” (4:95) 93 00:04:57,069 --> 00:04:58,069 He said: 94 00:04:58,069 --> 00:05:00,069 'Ibn Umm Maktum came to him 95 00:05:00,069 --> 00:05:02,069 while he was dictating it to me, 96 00:05:02,069 --> 00:05:03,069 and said: 97 00:05:03,069 --> 00:05:05,069 'O Messenger of Allah! 98 00:05:05,069 --> 00:05:08,069 If I were able to go out for jihad, I would certainly do so.' 99 00:05:08,069 --> 00:05:10,069 And he was a blind man. 100 00:05:10,069 --> 00:05:13,069 Then Allah, Blessed and Exalted, revealed divine inspiration 101 00:05:13,069 --> 00:05:16,069 upon His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 102 00:05:16,069 --> 00:05:18,069 while his thigh was upon my thigh, 103 00:05:18,069 --> 00:05:20,069 and it became so heavy upon me 104 00:05:20,069 --> 00:05:23,069 that I feared my thigh would be crushed. 105 00:05:23,069 --> 00:05:25,069 Then the state of revelation lifted from him, 106 00:05:25,069 --> 00:05:27,069 and Allah, Mighty and Majestic, revealed: 107 00:05:27,069 --> 00:05:29,069 *'...other than those who are disabled.'*" 108 00:05:29,069 --> 00:05:32,800 **Commentary on the Hadith:** 109 00:05:32,800 --> 00:05:35,439 "He was dictating it to me" (*yamulluhā*) 110 00:05:35,439 --> 00:05:37,439 means dictating it so that I might write it down. 111 00:05:37,439 --> 00:05:40,439 "Until I feared my thigh would be crushed" 112 00:05:40,439 --> 00:05:43,439 means I feared it would be broken and pulverized. 113 00:05:43,439 --> 00:05:45,439 "Then it was lifted from him" (*surriya 'anhu*) 114 00:05:45,439 --> 00:05:48,829 means the intensity of the revelation was removed and uncovered. 115 00:05:48,829 --> 00:05:52,500 **Benefits derived from the hadith:** 116 00:05:52,500 --> 00:05:54,500 It is derived from the hadith: 117 00:05:54,500 --> 00:05:56,500 Whoever is prevented by a valid excuse or impediment 118 00:05:56,500 --> 00:05:59,500 from participating in jihad or performing other righteous deeds 119 00:05:59,500 --> 00:06:02,500 receives the reward of the fighter and active worker. 120 00:06:02,500 --> 00:06:07,500 It demonstrates the severity and weight of divine revelation upon the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). 121 00:06:07,500 --> 00:06:11,500 It highlights the virtue of Zayd ibn Thabit (may Allah be pleased with him) 122 00:06:11,500 --> 00:06:14,500 and his status as one of the scribes of divine revelation. 123 00:06:14,500 --> 00:06:18,779 **Chapter: Incitement to Fight** 124 00:06:18,779 --> 00:06:22,199 On the authority of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: 125 00:06:22,199 --> 00:06:27,199 "The Emigrants (*al-Muhājirūn*) and the Ansar began digging the trench around Medina, 126 00:06:27,199 --> 00:06:30,199 carrying the dirt on their backs. 127 00:06:30,199 --> 00:06:32,230 In one narration: 128 00:06:32,230 --> 00:06:34,230 They were digging on a cold morning, 129 00:06:34,230 --> 00:06:38,230 having no slaves to do that work for them. 130 00:06:38,230 --> 00:06:42,230 When he saw their exhaustion and hunger, 131 00:06:42,230 --> 00:06:44,420 while they were chanting: 132 00:06:44,420 --> 00:06:47,420 'We are those who pledged allegiance to Muhammad 133 00:06:47,420 --> 00:06:50,420 to uphold Islam as long as we remain alive!' 134 00:06:50,420 --> 00:06:52,420 In another narration: 135 00:06:52,420 --> 00:06:55,420 'To engage in jihad as long as we remain alive!' 136 00:06:55,420 --> 00:06:57,420 In another narration: 137 00:06:57,420 --> 00:07:00,420 'To engage in jihad as long as we live!' 138 00:07:01,420 --> 00:07:02,519 He said: 139 00:07:02,519 --> 00:07:05,519 The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, 140 00:07:05,519 --> 00:07:07,519 answering them: 141 00:07:07,519 --> 00:07:11,519 'O Allah! Indeed, there is no true good except the good of the Hereafter, 142 00:07:11,519 --> 00:07:14,519 so bless the Ansar and the Emigrants!' 143 00:07:14,519 --> 00:07:16,639 In another narration: 144 00:07:16,639 --> 00:07:19,639 'O Allah! Indeed, true life is the life of the Hereafter, 145 00:07:19,639 --> 00:07:22,639 so forgive the Ansar and the Emigrants!' 146 00:07:22,639 --> 00:07:24,639 In another narration: 147 00:07:24,639 --> 00:07:27,639 'O Allah! There is no life except the life of the Hereafter, 148 00:07:27,639 --> 00:07:30,639 so rectify the Ansar and the Emigrants!' 149 00:07:30,639 --> 00:07:32,639 In another narration: 150 00:07:32,639 --> 00:07:35,639 'O Allah! There is no life except the life of the Hereafter, 151 00:07:35,639 --> 00:07:38,639 so honor the Ansar and the Emigrants!' 152 00:07:38,639 --> 00:07:40,639 In another narration: 153 00:07:40,639 --> 00:07:43,639 'O Allah! Indeed, true goodness is the goodness of the Hereafter, 154 00:07:43,639 --> 00:07:46,639 so forgive the Ansar and the Emigrants!' 155 00:07:46,639 --> 00:07:48,959 He said: 156 00:07:48,959 --> 00:07:51,959 A handful or two of barley would be brought, 157 00:07:51,959 --> 00:07:54,959 and cooked for them with rancid fat, 158 00:07:54,959 --> 00:07:56,959 then placed before the people, 159 00:07:56,959 --> 00:07:58,959 while the people were starving. 160 00:07:58,959 --> 00:08:00,959 It was unpleasant to swallow 161 00:08:00,959 --> 00:08:02,959 and had an offensive odor. 162 00:08:02,959 --> 00:08:06,670 **Commentary on the Hadith:** 163 00:08:06,670 --> 00:08:10,149 Incitement (*al-taḥrīḍ*) means encouragement. 164 00:08:10,149 --> 00:08:13,149 "Carrying dirt on their backs" (*'alā mutūnihim*) 165 00:08:13,149 --> 00:08:15,149 means on their backs. 166 00:08:15,149 --> 00:08:18,149 "Pledged allegiance" (*bāya'ū*) refers to the pledge of Islam. 167 00:08:18,149 --> 00:08:21,149 "On a cold morning" (*fī ghadāt*) means in the early part of the day. 168 00:08:21,149 --> 00:08:23,149 "When he saw" 169 00:08:24,149 --> 00:08:27,149 refers to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). 170 00:08:27,149 --> 00:08:29,149 "Their exhaustion" (*al-naṣab*) 171 00:08:29,149 --> 00:08:32,149 refers to the fatigue that afflicted them. 172 00:08:32,149 --> 00:08:35,149 "To engage in jihad as long as we remain alive" 173 00:08:35,149 --> 00:08:37,149 refers to the pledge to strive in Allah's cause. 174 00:08:37,149 --> 00:08:40,149 It contains an indication that jihad 175 00:08:40,149 --> 00:08:42,149 continues until the Day of Resurrection. 176 00:08:42,149 --> 00:08:44,149 "A handful" (*bi-mil'i kaffay*) 177 00:08:44,149 --> 00:08:46,149 means that which fills two hands. 178 00:08:46,149 --> 00:08:49,149 "It would be cooked" (*fa-yuṣna'u*) means prepared and boiled. 179 00:08:49,149 --> 00:08:50,149 "With fat" (*bi-ihālah*): 180 00:08:50,149 --> 00:08:52,149 Fat (*al-ihālah*) 181 00:08:52,149 --> 00:08:54,149 refers to any melted oil or fat 182 00:08:54,149 --> 00:08:56,149 used specifically as a condiment, 183 00:08:56,149 --> 00:08:59,240 such as olive oil or melted tail-fat. 184 00:08:59,240 --> 00:09:02,240 "Rancid" (*sanikha*) means altered in taste or smell. 185 00:09:02,240 --> 00:09:04,240 "It was unpleasant to swallow" (*bash'ah fī al-ḥalq*) 186 00:09:04,240 --> 00:09:07,240 means repulsive to the palate. 187 00:09:07,240 --> 00:09:09,240 "There is no life" 188 00:09:09,240 --> 00:09:11,240 means no true, meaningful life, 189 00:09:11,240 --> 00:09:13,659 or no everlasting life. 190 00:09:13,659 --> 00:09:17,429 **Benefits derived from the hadith:** 191 00:09:17,429 --> 00:09:19,429 It is derived from the hadith: 192 00:09:19,429 --> 00:09:22,429 That digging trenches, 193 00:09:22,429 --> 00:09:24,429 fortifying homes, and securing border posts 194 00:09:24,429 --> 00:09:26,429 are among the forms of jihad in the cause of Allah Almighty, and it serves as a motivation for combat. 195 00:09:26,429 --> 00:09:29,429 [Combined with line 193] 196 00:09:29,429 --> 00:09:32,429 The permissibility of utilizing rhythmic verse (*rajaz*) and poetry 197 00:09:32,429 --> 00:09:34,429 to motivate souls 198 00:09:34,429 --> 00:09:37,429 and stir them up for battle. 199 00:09:37,429 --> 00:09:40,429 It highlights the severe hardship and meager living conditions 200 00:09:40,429 --> 00:09:43,429 endured by the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them). 201 00:09:43,429 --> 00:09:45,429 The permissibility of consuming altered or rancid fats 202 00:09:45,429 --> 00:09:48,429 out of necessity and extreme need. 203 00:09:48,429 --> 00:09:50,429 The Prophet's citing 204 00:09:51,429 --> 00:09:53,429 of short lines of poetry. 205 00:09:53,429 --> 00:09:56,429 It highlights the virtue of the Ansar and the Emigrants 206 00:09:56,429 --> 00:09:58,429 May Allah be pleased with them. 207 00:09:58,429 --> 00:10:02,429 This indicates the permissibility of gathering over food, even if it is little, 208 00:10:02,429 --> 00:10:04,429 and that blessing is attained through it. 209 00:10:04,429 --> 00:10:10,080 Chapter: Digging the Trench 210 00:10:10,080 --> 00:10:13,080 On the authority of Al-Bara' (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: 211 00:10:13,080 --> 00:10:16,080 The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 212 00:10:16,080 --> 00:10:18,080 was carrying earth on the Day of the Trench 213 00:10:18,080 --> 00:10:20,080 until his stomach was covered with dust, 214 00:10:20,080 --> 00:10:22,080 or became dusty. 215 00:10:22,080 --> 00:10:24,149 In another narration: 216 00:10:24,149 --> 00:10:27,149 until the dust hid the hair of his chest, 217 00:10:27,149 --> 00:10:29,149 and he was a man with much hair. 218 00:10:29,149 --> 00:10:31,210 In another narration: 219 00:10:31,210 --> 00:10:34,210 the dust hid the whiteness of his stomach, 220 00:10:34,210 --> 00:10:35,370 while he was saying— 221 00:10:35,370 --> 00:10:37,370 in another narration: 222 00:10:37,370 --> 00:10:40,370 chanting the poetic verses of Ibn Rawahah: 223 00:10:40,370 --> 00:10:43,529 "By Allah, were it not for Allah, we would not have been guided," 224 00:10:43,529 --> 00:10:45,529 in another narration: 225 00:10:45,529 --> 00:10:47,529 "O Allah, were it not for You," 226 00:10:47,529 --> 00:10:49,529 and in another narration: 227 00:10:49,529 --> 00:10:52,529 "were it not for You, we would not have been guided," 228 00:10:52,529 --> 00:10:55,600 "nor would we have given charity, nor prayed." 229 00:10:55,600 --> 00:10:57,600 In another narration: 230 00:10:57,600 --> 00:10:59,720 "nor would we have fasted." 231 00:10:59,720 --> 00:11:02,720 "So send down tranquility upon us," 232 00:11:02,720 --> 00:11:05,720 "and make our feet firm when we meet the enemy." 233 00:11:05,720 --> 00:11:08,720 "Indeed, the aggressors have transgressed against us," 234 00:11:08,720 --> 00:11:10,720 in another narration: 235 00:11:10,720 --> 00:11:12,720 "Indeed, the enemies," 236 00:11:12,720 --> 00:11:13,720 and in another narration: 237 00:11:13,720 --> 00:11:15,720 "and the polytheists," 238 00:11:15,720 --> 00:11:18,720 "if they desire discord, we refuse!" 239 00:11:18,720 --> 00:11:19,720 In another narration: 240 00:11:19,720 --> 00:11:21,720 "and if they desire," 241 00:11:21,720 --> 00:11:23,850 raising his voice with it: 242 00:11:23,850 --> 00:11:25,850 "We refuse! We refuse!" 243 00:11:25,850 --> 00:11:29,429 Commentary on the Hadith: 244 00:11:29,429 --> 00:11:32,039 "Until it covered his stomach" 245 00:11:32,039 --> 00:11:36,039 means until the dust hid the skin of his stomach. 246 00:11:36,039 --> 00:11:38,039 "Or his stomach became dusty" 247 00:11:38,039 --> 00:11:40,039 means dust covered it. 248 00:11:40,039 --> 00:11:41,039 "Guided" 249 00:11:41,039 --> 00:11:43,039 means to the religion of Islam. 250 00:11:43,039 --> 00:11:46,039 "Nor would we have given charity, nor prayed" 251 00:11:47,039 --> 00:11:51,039 means nor would we have been granted success to worship Allah, the Mighty and Sublime. 252 00:11:51,039 --> 00:11:53,039 "So send down tranquility" 253 00:11:53,039 --> 00:11:55,039 means composure and serenity. 254 00:11:55,039 --> 00:11:58,039 "And make our feet firm when we meet [the enemy]" 255 00:11:58,039 --> 00:12:00,039 means upon encountering the disbelievers. 256 00:12:00,039 --> 00:12:03,039 "The aggressors" means those who 257 00:12:03,039 --> 00:12:05,039 "have transgressed against us," 258 00:12:05,039 --> 00:12:07,039 meaning wronged us. 259 00:12:07,039 --> 00:12:10,039 "If they desire discord, we refuse" 260 00:12:10,039 --> 00:12:11,039 means: 261 00:12:11,039 --> 00:12:14,039 if they wish to tempt us away from our religion, 262 00:12:14,039 --> 00:12:16,039 we maintain our dignity and steadfastness, 263 00:12:16,039 --> 00:12:18,039 their shouts do not alarm us, 264 00:12:18,039 --> 00:12:20,039 and we refrain from fleeing. 265 00:12:20,039 --> 00:12:22,129 "Chanting" 266 00:12:22,129 --> 00:12:24,129 means reciting metered poetry 267 00:12:24,129 --> 00:12:26,480 in the *rajaz* poetic meter. 268 00:12:26,480 --> 00:12:30,220 Benefits of the Hadith: 269 00:12:30,220 --> 00:12:32,220 Among the benefits derived from the hadith are: 270 00:12:32,220 --> 00:12:36,220 A demonstration of the humility of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). 271 00:12:36,220 --> 00:12:39,220 The obligation to thank Allah Almighty 272 00:12:39,220 --> 00:12:42,220 for the blessing of guidance to the religion of Islam 273 00:12:42,220 --> 00:12:44,220 and for the success granted to worship Him. 274 00:12:44,220 --> 00:12:47,220 It indicates that part of striving in the cause of Allah 275 00:12:47,220 --> 00:12:50,220 is preparing the equipment for battle, such as digging trenches, 276 00:12:50,220 --> 00:12:53,220 fortifying homes, and securing the frontlines. 277 00:12:53,220 --> 00:12:56,220 It shows the permissibility of reciting poetry 278 00:12:56,220 --> 00:13:00,220 to motivate souls and incite them to fight. 279 00:13:00,220 --> 00:13:06,360 Chapter: Those Whom a Valid Excuse Prevented from Joining the Military Expedition 280 00:13:06,360 --> 00:13:09,360 On the authority of Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), 281 00:13:09,360 --> 00:13:12,360 that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 282 00:13:12,360 --> 00:13:14,360 returned from the Expedition of Tabuk. 283 00:13:14,360 --> 00:13:16,360 As he drew near to Medina, 284 00:13:16,360 --> 00:13:20,360 he said, "Indeed, in Medina there are people: 285 00:13:20,360 --> 00:13:22,360 you have not marched any distance," 286 00:13:22,360 --> 00:13:24,360 in another narration: 287 00:13:24,360 --> 00:13:26,360 "we have not traversed any mountain pass," 288 00:13:26,360 --> 00:13:28,360 "nor crossed any valley," 289 00:13:28,360 --> 00:13:31,360 "except that they were with you." 290 00:13:31,360 --> 00:13:33,360 They said, "O Messenger of Allah, 291 00:13:33,360 --> 00:13:35,360 even though they were in Medina?" 292 00:13:35,360 --> 00:13:38,360 He replied, "Even though they were in Medina; 293 00:13:38,360 --> 00:13:40,360 a valid excuse detained them." 294 00:13:40,360 --> 00:13:43,750 Commentary on the Hadith: 295 00:13:43,750 --> 00:13:47,100 "Draw near" means he approached. 296 00:13:47,100 --> 00:13:51,100 "Nor crossed" means nor passed through. 297 00:13:51,100 --> 00:13:53,100 "Except that they were with you" 298 00:13:53,100 --> 00:13:56,100 means they are partners in the reward. 299 00:13:56,100 --> 00:13:59,100 "Detained them" means prevented them; 300 00:13:59,100 --> 00:14:03,100 "a valid excuse" such as illness or the inability to travel. 301 00:14:03,100 --> 00:14:07,100 "A mountain pass (*shi'b*)" is a path within a mountain. 302 00:14:07,100 --> 00:14:10,320 Benefits of the Hadith: 303 00:14:10,320 --> 00:14:13,059 Among the benefits derived from the hadith is: 304 00:14:13,059 --> 00:14:15,059 That whoever intends to do good 305 00:14:15,059 --> 00:14:17,059 but is then prevented by a valid excuse from performing good deeds, 306 00:14:17,059 --> 00:14:21,059 the reward of the one who performed them is written for him. 307 00:14:21,059 --> 00:14:26,090 The hadith also contains an indication of the virtue of the Emigrants and the Ansar. 308 00:14:26,090 --> 00:14:30,950 Chapter: The Virtue of Fasting in the Cause of Allah 309 00:14:30,950 --> 00:14:35,299 On the authority of Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: 310 00:14:35,299 --> 00:14:39,299 I heard the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: 311 00:14:39,299 --> 00:14:42,299 "Whoever fasts a day in the cause of Allah, 312 00:14:42,299 --> 00:14:47,299 Allah will distance his face from the Fire by a distance of seventy autumns." 313 00:14:47,299 --> 00:14:50,779 Commentary on the Hadith: 314 00:14:50,779 --> 00:14:55,389 "Seventy autumns" means seventy years. 315 00:14:55,389 --> 00:14:58,580 Benefits of the Hadith: 316 00:14:58,580 --> 00:15:01,379 Among the benefits derived from the hadith is: 317 00:15:01,379 --> 00:15:05,379 The virtue of fasting in the cause of Allah during jihad, 318 00:15:05,379 --> 00:15:08,379 which is understood to apply to one who is not harmed by it, 319 00:15:08,379 --> 00:15:11,379 does not neglect a duty because of it, 320 00:15:11,379 --> 00:15:13,379 and whose fighting is not impaired by it, 321 00:15:13,379 --> 00:15:16,379 nor any other essential task of his military expedition. 322 00:15:16,379 --> 00:15:22,409 The hadith also contains guidance to perform many voluntary acts of worship during times of hardship. 323 00:15:22,409 --> 00:15:28,690 Chapter: The Virtue of Equipping a Warrior or Caring Well for His Family in His Absence 324 00:15:28,690 --> 00:15:32,460 On the authority of Zayd ibn Khalid (may Allah be pleased with him), 325 00:15:32,460 --> 00:15:36,460 that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 326 00:15:36,460 --> 00:15:41,460 "Whoever equips a warrior in the cause of Allah has indeed fought, 327 00:15:41,460 --> 00:15:46,460 and whoever cares well for a warrior's family in his absence has indeed fought." 328 00:15:46,460 --> 00:15:49,940 Commentary on the Hadith: 329 00:15:49,940 --> 00:15:54,389 "Equips" means prepares the means for his expedition. 330 00:15:54,389 --> 00:15:58,389 "Has indeed fought" means he attains a reward equal to that of the fighter. 331 00:15:58,389 --> 00:16:03,389 "Cares well for a warrior's family" means takes care of his family's affairs during his absence. 332 00:16:03,389 --> 00:16:06,710 Benefits of the Hadith: 333 00:16:06,710 --> 00:16:09,480 Among the benefits derived from the hadith is: 334 00:16:09,480 --> 00:16:12,480 That whoever assists a believer in a righteous deed 335 00:16:12,480 --> 00:16:16,480 receives a reward equal to that of the doer. 336 00:16:16,480 --> 00:16:22,480 It also contains guidance not to neglect the dependents of a warrior in the cause of Allah Almighty. 337 00:16:22,480 --> 00:16:26,820 On the authority of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), 338 00:16:26,820 --> 00:16:33,820 that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) did not enter any house in Medina other than the house of Umm Sulaym, 339 00:16:33,820 --> 00:16:36,820 except for those of his wives. 340 00:16:36,820 --> 00:16:37,820 It was said to him regarding that, 341 00:16:37,820 --> 00:16:39,820 so he said: 342 00:16:39,820 --> 00:16:41,820 "I take pity on her; 343 00:16:41,820 --> 00:16:43,820 her brother was killed alongside me." 344 00:16:43,820 --> 00:16:47,490 Commentary on the Hadith: 345 00:16:47,490 --> 00:16:53,100 Umm Sulaym is the mother of Anas and the sister of Umm Haram, 346 00:16:53,100 --> 00:16:57,100 and she is an unmarriageable relative (*mahram*) of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). 347 00:16:57,100 --> 00:17:01,159 Her brother is Haram ibn Milhan, 348 00:17:01,159 --> 00:17:04,160 who was killed on the day of Bi'r Ma'unah "alongside me," 349 00:17:04,160 --> 00:17:06,160 meaning in support of the religion, 350 00:17:06,160 --> 00:17:12,160 because the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was not physically present at the battle of Bi'r Ma'unah. 351 00:17:12,160 --> 00:17:15,359 Benefits of the Hadith: 352 00:17:15,359 --> 00:17:18,000 Among the benefits derived from the hadith is: 353 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:24,000 A demonstration of the mercy of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and his complete compassion for his Companions. 354 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:29,000 The hadith also contains an indication of the prohibition of entering upon non-mahram women. 355 00:17:29,000 --> 00:17:33,920 Chapter: Applying Embalming Fragrance (*Hanut*) Before Battle 356 00:17:34,920 --> 00:17:37,490 On the authority of Musa ibn Anas, 357 00:17:37,490 --> 00:17:39,490 mentioning the Day of Al-Yamamah, 358 00:17:39,490 --> 00:17:40,490 he said: 359 00:17:40,490 --> 00:17:43,490 Anas came to Thabit ibn Qays 360 00:17:43,490 --> 00:17:46,490 while he had bared his thighs and was applying *hanut* fragrance. 361 00:17:46,490 --> 00:17:48,490 He said, 362 00:17:48,490 --> 00:17:52,490 "O uncle, what keeps you from coming out?" 363 00:17:52,490 --> 00:17:53,490 He replied, 364 00:17:53,490 --> 00:17:55,490 "Right now, O nephew," 365 00:17:55,490 --> 00:17:59,490 and he began applying *hanut*, meaning funerary fragrance. 366 00:17:59,490 --> 00:18:01,490 Then he came and sat, 367 00:18:01,490 --> 00:18:04,490 and Anas mentioned in the hadith a retreat among the people. 368 00:18:04,490 --> 00:18:05,490 Thereupon Thabit said, 369 00:18:05,490 --> 00:18:09,490 "Clear away from our front so we may fight the enemy! 370 00:18:09,490 --> 00:18:15,490 This is not how we used to act with the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)! 371 00:18:15,490 --> 00:18:18,490 How evil is that to which you have accustomed your peers!" 372 00:18:18,490 --> 00:18:22,000 Commentary on the Hadith: 373 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:24,609 The Day of Al-Yamamah 374 00:18:24,609 --> 00:18:27,609 took place during the caliphate of Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him), 375 00:18:27,609 --> 00:18:30,609 in the twelfth year of the Hijrah. 376 00:18:30,609 --> 00:18:31,640 "Bared" 377 00:18:31,640 --> 00:18:33,640 means uncovered. 378 00:18:33,640 --> 00:18:34,640 "Applying *hanut*"— 379 00:18:34,640 --> 00:18:35,640 *hanut* 380 00:18:35,640 --> 00:18:38,640 is a perfume compounded from various types of fragrances 381 00:18:38,640 --> 00:18:40,640 used to perfume the deceased. 382 00:18:40,640 --> 00:18:42,640 "What keeps you" 383 00:18:42,640 --> 00:18:44,640 means what delays you. 384 00:18:44,640 --> 00:18:45,640 "A retreat" 385 00:18:45,640 --> 00:18:51,640 means that Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) mentioned in his report a form of defeat. 386 00:18:51,640 --> 00:18:52,640 "We fight" 387 00:18:52,640 --> 00:18:54,640 means we engage in battle. 388 00:18:54,640 --> 00:18:56,640 "Your peers" 389 00:18:56,640 --> 00:19:01,029 means your equals in strength among your enemy. 390 00:19:01,029 --> 00:19:04,640 Benefits of the Hadith: 391 00:19:04,640 --> 00:19:06,640 Among the benefits derived from the hadith are: 392 00:19:06,640 --> 00:19:12,640 The permissibility of taking a firm stance by exposing oneself and others to danger for the sake of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, 393 00:19:12,640 --> 00:19:16,640 and foregoing the use of concessions for one who is capable of doing so. 394 00:19:16,640 --> 00:19:20,640 It indicates the prescribed nature of applying fragrance and preparing for death. 395 00:19:20,640 --> 00:19:23,640 It shows the permissibility of rallying one another to fight, 396 00:19:23,640 --> 00:19:26,640 based on the action of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him). 397 00:19:26,640 --> 00:19:30,640 It highlights the strength of Thabit ibn Qays (may Allah be pleased with him), 398 00:19:30,640 --> 00:19:33,640 as well as the soundness of his certainty and intention. 399 00:19:33,640 --> 00:19:36,700 It contains a rebuke for those who flee from battle. 400 00:19:36,700 --> 00:19:41,700 It points to the condition of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) 401 00:19:41,700 --> 00:19:44,700 during the era of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 402 00:19:44,700 --> 00:19:49,559 regarding bravery and steadfastness in war. 403 00:19:49,559 --> 00:19:53,359 Chapter: The Virtue of the Advance Scout 404 00:19:53,359 --> 00:19:55,359 On the authority of Jabir, who said: 405 00:19:55,359 --> 00:19:59,359 The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said on the Day of the Trench (Al-Ahzab): 406 00:19:59,359 --> 00:20:02,359 "Who will bring us news of the enemy?" 407 00:20:02,359 --> 00:20:04,359 Az-Zubayr said, "I will." 408 00:20:04,359 --> 00:20:06,359 Then he said: 409 00:20:06,359 --> 00:20:09,359 "Who will bring us news of the enemy?" 410 00:20:09,359 --> 00:20:11,359 Az-Zubayr said, "I will." 411 00:20:11,359 --> 00:20:13,359 Then he said: 412 00:20:13,359 --> 00:20:15,359 "Who will bring us news of the enemy?" 413 00:20:15,359 --> 00:20:18,359 Az-Zubayr said, "I will." 414 00:20:18,359 --> 00:20:20,359 Then he said: 415 00:20:20,359 --> 00:20:23,359 "Every prophet has a disciple (hawari), 416 00:20:23,359 --> 00:20:25,359 and my disciple is Az-Zubayr." 417 00:20:25,359 --> 00:20:28,839 Commentary on the Hadith: 418 00:20:28,839 --> 00:20:31,220 "The scout (At-Tali'ah)": 419 00:20:31,220 --> 00:20:36,519 They are the people dispatched to reconnoiter the conditions of the enemy, acting like spies. 420 00:20:37,519 --> 00:20:39,319 "Who will bring us news of the enemy?": 421 00:20:39,819 --> 00:20:42,619 He meant by them the Jewish tribe of Banu Qurayzah. 422 00:20:43,450 --> 00:20:44,250 "Hawari": 423 00:20:44,750 --> 00:20:45,849 "Al-Hawariyyun": 424 00:20:46,250 --> 00:20:49,750 They are the elite, devoted companions of the prophets (peace be upon them). 425 00:20:50,839 --> 00:20:53,039 Among the benefits of the hadith: 426 00:20:54,309 --> 00:20:55,809 Derived from the hadith is: 427 00:20:56,509 --> 00:20:59,309 The permissibility of a man traveling alone out of necessity. 428 00:20:59,809 --> 00:21:04,009 In it is the prescription of sending spies to protect the religion. 429 00:21:06,809 --> 00:21:07,509 Chapter: 430 00:21:07,910 --> 00:21:12,410 Horses Have Goodness Tied to Their Forelocks Until the Day of Resurrection 431 00:21:13,849 --> 00:21:17,349 On the authority of 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him and his father), who said: 432 00:21:17,849 --> 00:21:21,049 The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 433 00:21:21,650 --> 00:21:25,450 "Horses have goodness tied to their forelocks until the Day of Resurrection." 434 00:21:26,279 --> 00:21:27,980 And on the authority of 'Urwah al-Bariqi: 435 00:21:28,480 --> 00:21:31,680 That the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 436 00:21:32,480 --> 00:21:36,980 "Horses have goodness tied to their forelocks until the Day of Resurrection: 437 00:21:37,579 --> 00:21:39,180 reward and spoils of war." 438 00:21:40,099 --> 00:21:43,400 And on the authority of Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: 439 00:21:43,900 --> 00:21:47,099 The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 440 00:21:47,799 --> 00:21:50,200 "Blessing is in the forelocks of horses." 441 00:21:50,900 --> 00:21:51,799 In another narration: 442 00:21:52,400 --> 00:21:55,599 "Horses have goodness tied to their forelocks." 443 00:21:56,940 --> 00:21:59,140 Commentary on the Hadith: 444 00:22:00,480 --> 00:22:01,680 "In their forelocks (nawasiha)": 445 00:22:02,180 --> 00:22:02,980 "The forelock (an-nasiyah)": 446 00:22:03,480 --> 00:22:05,779 It is the hair hanging down over the forehead. 447 00:22:06,619 --> 00:22:07,319 "Tied (ma'qud)": 448 00:22:07,819 --> 00:22:11,119 Meaning inseparable from them, as if it were bound to them. 449 00:22:11,920 --> 00:22:12,519 "Reward (al-ajr)": 450 00:22:12,920 --> 00:22:14,619 Meaning recompense in the Hereafter. 451 00:22:15,319 --> 00:22:16,119 "And spoils (al-maghnam)": 452 00:22:16,519 --> 00:22:18,420 Meaning spoils of war in this world. 453 00:22:19,119 --> 00:22:19,920 "Blessing (al-barakah)": 454 00:22:20,420 --> 00:22:22,220 Abundance of good and its permanence. 455 00:22:23,400 --> 00:22:25,700 Among the benefits of the hadith: 456 00:22:26,900 --> 00:22:28,400 Derived from the hadith is: 457 00:22:29,000 --> 00:22:32,700 The encouragement to keep and train horses in the cause of Allah Almighty. 458 00:22:33,200 --> 00:22:34,799 In it is the honoring of horses, 459 00:22:35,200 --> 00:22:37,099 because they are the instrument of struggle (jihad). 460 00:22:39,650 --> 00:22:42,650 Chapter: Whoever Keeps a Horse in the Cause of Allah 461 00:22:43,869 --> 00:22:46,769 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: 462 00:22:47,369 --> 00:22:49,970 The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 463 00:22:50,670 --> 00:22:53,170 "Whoever keeps a horse in the cause of Allah, 464 00:22:53,569 --> 00:22:56,369 out of faith in Allah and affirmation of His promise, 465 00:22:57,069 --> 00:22:58,769 then its full stomach, its thirst quenched, 466 00:22:59,269 --> 00:23:00,670 its dung, and its urine 467 00:23:01,170 --> 00:23:03,569 will all be in his scale of good deeds on the Day of Resurrection." 468 00:23:04,839 --> 00:23:07,039 Commentary on the Hadith: 469 00:23:08,579 --> 00:23:09,380 "Keeps (ihtabasa)": 470 00:23:09,779 --> 00:23:11,380 Meaning he dedicates it as an endowment (waqf). 471 00:23:12,079 --> 00:23:13,279 "Out of faith in Allah": 472 00:23:13,779 --> 00:23:17,079 Meaning sincerely for Allah Almighty, complying with His command. 473 00:23:17,839 --> 00:23:19,339 "And affirmation of His promise": 474 00:23:19,839 --> 00:23:22,839 Meaning believing in the reward resulting from dedicating the horse. 475 00:23:23,440 --> 00:23:24,140 "Its full stomach (shiba'uhu)": 476 00:23:24,640 --> 00:23:27,039 Meaning whatever it eats until it is satisfied. 477 00:23:27,740 --> 00:23:28,440 "Its thirst quenched (riyyuhu)": 478 00:23:28,839 --> 00:23:30,039 Meaning whatever it drinks. 479 00:23:31,119 --> 00:23:33,519 Among the benefits of the hadith: 480 00:23:34,759 --> 00:23:36,259 Derived from the hadith is: 481 00:23:36,660 --> 00:23:39,660 That intention is a condition for receiving a divine reward. 482 00:23:40,259 --> 00:23:42,559 In it is the validity of drawing parables 483 00:23:42,859 --> 00:23:44,960 for clarification and establishing correct meanings. 484 00:23:45,660 --> 00:23:49,759 In it is the permissibility of dedicating horses as an endowment in the cause of Allah Almighty. 485 00:23:52,539 --> 00:23:54,640 Chapter: The Name of the Horse and the Donkey 486 00:23:55,849 --> 00:23:57,349 On the authority of Sahl, who said: 487 00:23:57,849 --> 00:24:03,250 The Prophet (peace be upon him) had a horse in our walled garden called 488 00:24:03,650 --> 00:24:04,549 Al-Lahif. 489 00:24:05,250 --> 00:24:06,650 Abu 'Abdullah said: 490 00:24:07,150 --> 00:24:08,450 And some of them said: 491 00:24:08,849 --> 00:24:09,849 Al-Lakhif. 492 00:24:11,289 --> 00:24:13,490 Commentary on the Hadith: 493 00:24:14,640 --> 00:24:15,740 "In our walled garden (haitina)": 494 00:24:16,339 --> 00:24:17,039 "The walled garden (al-hait)": 495 00:24:17,339 --> 00:24:20,740 It is a date-palm orchard when it is enclosed by a wall. 496 00:24:21,500 --> 00:24:22,299 "Al-Lahif": 497 00:24:22,799 --> 00:24:25,000 It was named so due to the length of its tail, 498 00:24:25,500 --> 00:24:27,400 as it drags it along the ground. 499 00:24:28,230 --> 00:24:29,230 "Abu 'Abdullah": 500 00:24:29,630 --> 00:24:30,630 He is Al-Bukhari. 501 00:24:31,680 --> 00:24:34,079 Among the benefits of the hadith: 502 00:24:35,279 --> 00:24:36,880 Derived from the hadith is: 503 00:24:37,279 --> 00:24:40,680 Clarification of the name of the Prophet's horse (peace be upon him). 504 00:24:41,380 --> 00:24:45,880 In it is a clarification of the virtue of keeping horses in the cause of Allah Almighty. 505 00:24:48,559 --> 00:24:51,160 On the authority of Mu'adh (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: 506 00:24:51,759 --> 00:24:57,559 I was riding behind the Prophet (peace be upon him) on a donkey called 'Ufayr. 507 00:24:58,259 --> 00:24:58,960 He said: 508 00:24:59,559 --> 00:25:00,460 "O Mu'adh, 509 00:25:00,960 --> 00:25:03,559 do you know what Allah's right over His servants is, 510 00:25:04,059 --> 00:25:06,059 and what the right of the servants over Allah is?" 511 00:25:06,759 --> 00:25:07,359 I said: 512 00:25:07,759 --> 00:25:09,960 "Allah and His Messenger know best." 513 00:25:10,660 --> 00:25:11,359 He said: 514 00:25:11,759 --> 00:25:13,960 "Indeed, Allah's right over the servants 515 00:25:14,359 --> 00:25:17,559 is that they worship Him and associate nothing with Him. 516 00:25:18,160 --> 00:25:19,960 And the right of the servants over Allah 517 00:25:20,359 --> 00:25:23,960 is that He does not punish anyone who associates nothing with Him." 518 00:25:24,559 --> 00:25:25,359 So I said: 519 00:25:25,759 --> 00:25:26,960 "O Messenger of Allah, 520 00:25:27,259 --> 00:25:29,460 shall I not give these glad tidings to the people?" 521 00:25:29,859 --> 00:25:30,559 He said: 522 00:25:30,960 --> 00:25:33,559 "Do not tell them, lest they rely upon it solely." 523 00:25:34,990 --> 00:25:37,289 Commentary on the Hadith: 524 00:25:38,180 --> 00:25:38,779 "Riding behind (ridf)": 525 00:25:39,180 --> 00:25:40,680 Meaning riding behind him. 526 00:25:41,279 --> 00:25:42,079 "'Ufayr": 527 00:25:42,380 --> 00:25:43,180 Derived from al-'afar, 528 00:25:43,380 --> 00:25:44,480 which is dust (an earth-colored tone). 529 00:25:45,079 --> 00:25:46,079 "Do you know (hal tadri)": 530 00:25:46,380 --> 00:25:47,579 Meaning do you realize. 531 00:25:48,079 --> 00:25:50,180 "Shall I not give these glad tidings to the people": 532 00:25:50,579 --> 00:25:52,180 Giving glad tidings of good news 533 00:25:52,380 --> 00:25:55,180 to bring joy to the heart of the recipient. 534 00:25:55,779 --> 00:25:56,880 "Lest they rely upon it (fayattakilu)": 535 00:25:57,180 --> 00:25:58,579 Meaning lest they become complacent and depend entirely upon it. 536 00:25:59,539 --> 00:26:01,940 Among the benefits of the hadith: 537 00:26:03,140 --> 00:26:04,640 Derived from the hadith is: 538 00:26:05,140 --> 00:26:10,440 The permissibility of giving animals specific proper names other than their generic species names. 539 00:26:11,039 --> 00:26:14,940 In it is a demonstration of the Prophet's humility (peace be upon him), 540 00:26:15,240 --> 00:26:19,039 and his seating the virtuous Companions behind him on riding beasts. 541 00:26:19,539 --> 00:26:25,839 In it is the permissibility of two people riding a single beast, bearing what it can comfortably carry without harm. 542 00:26:26,470 --> 00:26:31,069 In it is that the declaration of monotheism (Tawhid), when fulfilling its conditions, saves the servant. 543 00:26:31,670 --> 00:26:37,470 In it is the permissibility of imparting specific knowledge to certain people if they are safe from falling into complacency and leniency, 544 00:26:37,769 --> 00:26:39,970 to the exclusion of those who are not safe from it. 545 00:26:40,569 --> 00:26:44,670 In it is a clarification of the virtue of conveying knowledge and not concealing it. 546 00:26:45,269 --> 00:26:48,569 In it is a clarification of the virtue of Mu'adh (may Allah be pleased with him) 547 00:26:48,769 --> 00:26:52,970 and his high standing with the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). 548 00:26:55,539 --> 00:26:58,140 Chapter: What Is Mentioned Regarding Bad Omen in Horses 549 00:26:59,619 --> 00:27:03,119 On the authority of 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him and his father), who said: 550 00:27:03,819 --> 00:27:06,920 The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 551 00:27:07,519 --> 00:27:09,420 "There is no contagious disease transmission and no evil omen; 552 00:27:10,119 --> 00:27:11,819 bad omen is found only in three things." 553 00:27:12,680 --> 00:27:13,480 In another narration: 554 00:27:14,079 --> 00:27:17,980 Bad omens were mentioned in the presence of the Prophet (peace be upon him), 555 00:27:18,480 --> 00:27:21,380 so the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 556 00:27:21,980 --> 00:27:24,579 "If there were to be a bad omen in anything, it would be in 557 00:27:25,279 --> 00:27:26,180 the horse," 558 00:27:26,680 --> 00:27:27,480 and in a narration: 559 00:27:27,980 --> 00:27:28,980 "the riding animal, 560 00:27:29,579 --> 00:27:31,480 the woman, and the house." 561 00:27:32,599 --> 00:27:34,799 Commentary on the Hadith: 562 00:27:35,940 --> 00:27:36,740 "No contagious disease transmission (la 'adwa)": 563 00:27:37,339 --> 00:27:39,339 Contagion is the transmission of disease. 564 00:27:40,240 --> 00:27:41,140 "And no evil omen (wa la tiyarah)": 565 00:27:41,640 --> 00:27:44,539 Meaning the pre-Islamic belief 566 00:27:45,039 --> 00:27:50,440 regarding foreboding misfortune based on the movements, directions, or sounds of birds. 567 00:27:51,200 --> 00:27:52,000 "Bad omen (as-shu'm)": 568 00:27:52,299 --> 00:27:53,900 It is the opposite of optimism. 569 00:27:55,220 --> 00:27:57,519 Among the benefits of the hadith: 570 00:27:58,880 --> 00:28:02,579 The hadith is a foundational principle regarding faith in Allah's decree and predestination. 571 00:28:03,279 --> 00:28:08,180 In it is that belief in bad omens contradicts the core creed of faith in divine decree and predestination. 572 00:28:10,750 --> 00:28:14,049 On the authority of Sahl ibn Sa'd as-Sa'idi (may Allah be pleased with him): 573 00:28:14,549 --> 00:28:18,150 That the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 574 00:28:18,750 --> 00:28:20,150 "If it were to be in anything, 575 00:28:20,650 --> 00:28:23,450 it would be in the woman, the horse, and the dwelling." 576 00:28:24,660 --> 00:28:26,859 Commentary on the Hadith: 577 00:28:27,849 --> 00:28:29,150 "If it were to be in anything": 578 00:28:29,650 --> 00:28:30,650 Meaning bad omen. 579 00:28:31,640 --> 00:28:33,940 Among the benefits of the hadith: 580 00:28:35,299 --> 00:28:36,799 Derived from the hadith is: 581 00:28:37,299 --> 00:28:39,299 The warning against believing in bad omens. 582 00:28:39,900 --> 00:28:42,299 He specified the woman, the horse, and the house 583 00:28:42,700 --> 00:28:46,799 because human souls incline toward superstitions regarding these more than anything else. 584 00:28:49,279 --> 00:28:50,980 Chapter: The Shares of the Horse in War Booty 585 00:28:52,059 --> 00:28:54,960 On the authority of Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him and his father), who said: 586 00:28:55,559 --> 00:28:59,759 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) allocated on the Day of Khaybar 587 00:29:00,259 --> 00:29:01,759 two shares for the horse 588 00:29:02,259 --> 00:29:04,059 and one share for the foot soldier. 589 00:29:05,309 --> 00:29:07,309 Commentary on the Hadith: 590 00:29:08,589 --> 00:29:13,890 "The Messenger of Allah allocated on the Day of Khaybar two shares for the horse": 591 00:29:14,390 --> 00:29:18,190 Meaning he assigned for the horseman a share for himself in addition to the two shares for his horse, 592 00:29:18,690 --> 00:29:21,289 making a total of three shares for the horseman. 593 00:29:22,019 --> 00:29:23,019 "And for the foot soldier (rajil)": 594 00:29:23,420 --> 00:29:25,420 Meaning the one who moves on his feet, 595 00:29:25,920 --> 00:29:29,019 referring to the one who does not own a horse. 596 00:29:29,920 --> 00:29:32,220 Among the benefits of the hadith: 597 00:29:32,990 --> 00:29:34,490 Derived from the hadith is: 598 00:29:34,990 --> 00:29:36,990 That the shares of the horseman are three: 599 00:29:37,490 --> 00:29:39,990 two shares for his horse and his own share for Allah's sake. 600 00:29:40,720 --> 00:29:45,019 In it is the encouragement to keep and train horses in the cause of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime.