WEBVTT 00:00:00.780 --> 00:00:09.779 *Riyad al-Salihin* (The Meadows of the Righteous), from the words of the Master of the Messengers, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:00:09.779 --> 00:00:18.219 Chapter: Visiting the People of Goodness, Sitting with Them, Accompanying Them, Loving Them, 00:00:18.219 --> 00:00:25.219 Seeking Their Visits and Supplications, and Visiting Virtuous Places. 00:00:25.219 --> 00:00:33.689 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:00:33.689 --> 00:00:37.689 "People are like mines, just like mines of gold and silver: 00:00:37.689 --> 00:00:43.689 The best of them in the Jahiliyyah are the best of them in Islam, if they gain comprehension in religion (fiqh). 00:00:43.689 --> 00:00:46.689 And souls are like conscripted soldiers: 00:00:46.689 --> 00:00:49.689 Those who recognize one another will harmonize, 00:00:49.689 --> 00:00:52.689 And those who find each other unfamiliar will differ." 00:00:52.689 --> 00:00:54.689 Narrated by Muslim. 00:00:54.689 --> 00:00:56.820 And al-Bukhari narrated his words: 00:00:56.820 --> 00:00:59.820 "Souls..." to the end of the hadith, 00:00:59.820 --> 00:01:02.820 From the narration of 'A'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her. 00:01:02.820 --> 00:01:07.780 *Ma'adin* is the plural of *ma'din* (mineral mine), 00:01:07.780 --> 00:01:09.780 Which refers to an established substance within the earth, 00:01:09.780 --> 00:01:13.780 And it may be either precious or base. 00:01:13.780 --> 00:01:17.099 "The best of them" means the most noble of them. 00:01:17.099 --> 00:01:21.129 "If they gain fiqh" means they acquired sacred knowledge and became scholars of fiqh. 00:01:21.129 --> 00:01:24.349 "Conscripted soldiers" 00:01:24.349 --> 00:01:28.349 Means gathered assemblies and distinct varieties. 00:01:29.349 --> 00:01:33.340 Among the lessons of the hadith: 00:01:33.340 --> 00:01:37.340 The virtues and good deeds performed during the Jahiliyyah 00:01:37.340 --> 00:01:41.340 Are not counted unless their performers embrace Islam. 00:01:41.340 --> 00:01:45.920 Knowledge and fiqh are what refine the essence of human character, 00:01:45.920 --> 00:01:47.920 Rather than worldly nobility or wealth. 00:01:47.920 --> 00:01:53.500 Souls harmonize according to the innate temperaments upon which they were fashioned, 00:01:53.500 --> 00:01:56.500 Yet one ought to cultivate the soul 00:01:56.500 --> 00:01:59.500 So that it loves and befriends the righteous believers, 00:01:59.500 --> 00:02:02.500 And recoils and turns away from all others. 00:02:02.500 --> 00:02:06.840 On the authority of Usayr ibn 'Amr— 00:02:06.840 --> 00:02:08.840 Also referred to as Ibn Jabir— 00:02:08.840 --> 00:02:09.840 Who said: 00:02:09.840 --> 00:02:12.840 Whenever the reinforcement contingents of the people of Yemen came to him, 00:02:12.840 --> 00:02:15.840 'Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:02:15.840 --> 00:02:19.840 Would ask them, "Is Uways ibn 'Amir among you?" 00:02:19.840 --> 00:02:22.840 Until he finally met Uways, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:02:22.840 --> 00:02:24.840 And said to him, 00:02:24.840 --> 00:02:26.840 "Are you Uways ibn 'Amir?" 00:02:26.840 --> 00:02:28.840 He replied, "Yes." 00:02:28.840 --> 00:02:29.840 'Umar asked, 00:02:29.840 --> 00:02:32.840 "From Murad, then from Qaran?" 00:02:32.840 --> 00:02:34.840 He replied, "Yes." 00:02:34.840 --> 00:02:35.840 'Umar asked, 00:02:35.840 --> 00:02:39.840 "Did you once have leprosy, then become cured of it except for the space of a dirham?" 00:02:39.840 --> 00:02:41.840 He replied, "Yes." 00:02:41.840 --> 00:02:42.840 'Umar asked, 00:02:42.840 --> 00:02:44.840 "Do you have a mother?" 00:02:44.840 --> 00:02:46.840 He replied, "Yes." 00:02:46.840 --> 00:02:47.840 'Umar said: 00:02:47.840 --> 00:02:51.840 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 00:02:51.840 --> 00:02:54.840 "There will come to you Uways ibn 'Amir 00:02:54.840 --> 00:02:56.840 With the reinforcements of the people of Yemen, 00:02:56.840 --> 00:02:59.840 From Murad, then from Qaran. 00:02:59.840 --> 00:03:01.840 He had leprosy, 00:03:01.840 --> 00:03:04.840 But was cured of it except for the space of a dirham. 00:03:04.840 --> 00:03:07.840 He has a mother to whom he is exceptionally dutiful. 00:03:07.840 --> 00:03:10.840 If he were to adjure Allah, Allah would surely fulfill his oath. 00:03:10.840 --> 00:03:13.840 So if you are able to have him ask forgiveness for you, 00:03:13.840 --> 00:03:15.840 Then do so." 00:03:15.840 --> 00:03:17.840 "So ask forgiveness for me." 00:03:17.840 --> 00:03:18.840 Thereupon Uways asked forgiveness for him. 00:03:18.840 --> 00:03:20.840 Then 'Umar asked him, 00:03:20.840 --> 00:03:22.840 "Where do you intend to go?" 00:03:22.840 --> 00:03:23.840 He said, 00:03:23.840 --> 00:03:24.840 "Kufa." 00:03:24.840 --> 00:03:26.000 'Umar asked, 00:03:26.000 --> 00:03:29.000 "Shall I not write on your behalf to its governor?" 00:03:29.000 --> 00:03:30.030 He replied, 00:03:30.030 --> 00:03:34.030 "To remain among the obscure common folk is more beloved to me." 00:03:34.030 --> 00:03:37.189 When the following year arrived, 00:03:37.189 --> 00:03:40.189 A nobleman among them performed Hajj 00:03:40.189 --> 00:03:42.189 And met 'Umar, 00:03:42.189 --> 00:03:44.189 Who asked him about Uways. 00:03:44.189 --> 00:03:45.189 He replied, 00:03:45.189 --> 00:03:49.189 "I left him living in a dilapidated house with meager provisions." 00:03:49.189 --> 00:03:50.189 'Umar said: 00:03:50.189 --> 00:03:54.189 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 00:03:54.189 --> 00:03:57.189 "There will come to you Uways ibn 'Amir 00:03:57.189 --> 00:04:00.189 With reinforcements from the people of Yemen, 00:04:00.189 --> 00:04:03.189 From Murad, then from Qaran. 00:04:03.189 --> 00:04:05.189 He had leprosy, 00:04:05.189 --> 00:04:08.189 But was cured of it except for the space of a dirham. 00:04:08.189 --> 00:04:11.189 He has a mother to whom he is exceptionally dutiful. 00:04:11.189 --> 00:04:15.189 If he were to adjure Allah, Allah would surely fulfill his oath. 00:04:15.189 --> 00:04:19.189 So if you are able to have him ask forgiveness for you, then do so." 00:04:19.189 --> 00:04:21.290 The man then approached Uways and said, 00:04:21.290 --> 00:04:23.290 "Ask forgiveness for me." 00:04:23.290 --> 00:04:24.290 Uways said, 00:04:24.290 --> 00:04:28.319 "You have only recently returned from a righteous journey, 00:04:28.319 --> 00:04:30.319 So ask forgiveness for me instead." 00:04:30.319 --> 00:04:31.319 Then Uways asked him, 00:04:31.319 --> 00:04:33.319 "Did you meet 'Umar?" 00:04:33.319 --> 00:04:34.319 The man said, "Yes." 00:04:34.319 --> 00:04:36.319 So Uways asked forgiveness for him, 00:04:36.319 --> 00:04:38.319 Whereupon the people recognized his stature, 00:04:38.319 --> 00:04:41.319 So he slipped away into obscurity. 00:04:41.319 --> 00:04:43.449 Narrated by Muslim. 00:04:43.449 --> 00:04:49.579 In another narration of Muslim, also on the authority of Usayr ibn Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him: 00:04:49.579 --> 00:04:52.579 A delegation from the people of Kufa came to 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:04:52.579 --> 00:04:57.579 And among them was a man who used to mock Uways. 00:04:57.579 --> 00:04:59.579 'Umar said, 00:04:59.579 --> 00:05:02.579 "Is there anyone here from the clan of Qaran?" 00:05:02.579 --> 00:05:05.579 That man stepped forward, 00:05:05.579 --> 00:05:06.579 And 'Umar said: 00:05:06.579 --> 00:05:11.579 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:05:11.579 --> 00:05:14.579 "A man will come to you from Yemen 00:05:14.579 --> 00:05:16.579 Known as Uways. 00:05:16.579 --> 00:05:19.579 He left behind in Yemen none other than his mother. 00:05:20.579 --> 00:05:22.579 He once suffered from a white affliction, 00:05:22.579 --> 00:05:25.579 So he prayed to Allah Almighty, and He removed it, 00:05:25.579 --> 00:05:28.579 Except for the space of a dinar or a dirham. 00:05:28.579 --> 00:05:30.579 Whoever among you meets him, 00:05:30.579 --> 00:05:33.699 Let him ask him to seek forgiveness for you." 00:05:33.699 --> 00:05:37.699 And in another narration of his from 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, he said: 00:05:37.699 --> 00:05:43.740 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 00:05:43.740 --> 00:05:45.740 "Indeed, the best of the Tabi'un 00:05:45.740 --> 00:05:47.740 Is a man called Uways; 00:05:47.740 --> 00:05:49.740 He has a mother, 00:05:49.740 --> 00:05:51.740 And he had a white affliction. 00:05:51.740 --> 00:05:56.149 So bid him ask forgiveness for you." 00:05:56.149 --> 00:05:58.149 His phrase *ghabra' al-nas* (the obscure common folk) 00:05:58.149 --> 00:06:01.149 Refers to the poor and destitute among them, 00:06:01.149 --> 00:06:05.149 And those indistinguishable from the general populace. 00:06:05.149 --> 00:06:08.250 *Al-Amdad* is the plural of *madad*, 00:06:08.250 --> 00:06:10.250 Meaning helpers and supporters 00:06:10.250 --> 00:06:15.250 Who used to reinforce the Muslims during military campaigns. 00:06:15.250 --> 00:06:17.079 Murad 00:06:17.079 --> 00:06:19.079 Is the name of a tribe, 00:06:19.079 --> 00:06:20.079 And Qaran 00:06:20.079 --> 00:06:23.079 Is a clan of the tribe of Murad. 00:06:23.079 --> 00:06:24.079 Leprosy (*baras*) 00:06:24.079 --> 00:06:27.079 Refers to a depigmentation that appears on the body. 00:06:27.079 --> 00:06:28.139 "He was cured" 00:06:28.139 --> 00:06:30.269 Means he was healed. 00:06:30.269 --> 00:06:31.269 "Dutiful" (*barr*) 00:06:31.269 --> 00:06:35.339 Means he showed utmost devotion and kindness to her. 00:06:35.339 --> 00:06:38.339 "If he were to adjure Allah, Allah would surely fulfill his oath" 00:06:38.339 --> 00:06:41.339 Means that if he took an oath by Allah regarding any matter, 00:06:41.339 --> 00:06:43.339 Allah would fulfill his oath 00:06:43.339 --> 00:06:46.459 As a reward for his devotion to his mother. 00:06:46.459 --> 00:06:48.459 "Of dilapidated house" 00:06:48.459 --> 00:06:50.459 Means the furnishings of his house were shabby; 00:06:50.459 --> 00:06:52.459 *Al-rathth* refers to something inferior 00:06:52.459 --> 00:06:54.459 Or old and worn out. 00:06:54.459 --> 00:06:56.500 "Mocks" 00:06:56.500 --> 00:06:59.259 Means he ridicules him. 00:06:59.259 --> 00:07:01.259 Among the lessons of the hadith: 00:07:01.259 --> 00:07:04.519 The distinguished merit of Uways ibn 'Amir al-Qarani, 00:07:04.519 --> 00:07:07.519 And that he is the best of the Tabi'un; 00:07:07.519 --> 00:07:09.519 This is clearly demonstrated by 00:07:09.519 --> 00:07:12.519 His humility, his total focus on the Hereafter, 00:07:12.519 --> 00:07:14.519 And his lack of conceit, 00:07:14.519 --> 00:07:20.519 Even when he learned of his exalted station announced by the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:07:20.519 --> 00:07:23.220 The term *the Tabi'un* 00:07:23.220 --> 00:07:28.220 Designates those who lived in the era of the Companions of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:07:28.220 --> 00:07:32.220 But did not see the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him; 00:07:32.220 --> 00:07:35.220 It is a Prophetic designation. 00:07:35.220 --> 00:07:39.670 Among the miracles of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:07:39.670 --> 00:07:43.670 Is his foretelling of future events before they occurred, 00:07:43.670 --> 00:07:47.250 And that was through divine revelation from Allah. 00:07:47.250 --> 00:07:49.250 The permissibility of requesting supplication from righteous people, 00:07:49.250 --> 00:07:52.250 Even if the one asking holds a higher spiritual rank, 00:07:52.250 --> 00:07:55.889 And seizing the opportunity to seek prayers from those whose supplications are likely answered. 00:07:55.889 --> 00:07:59.399 Acknowledging merit in those who possess it. 00:07:59.399 --> 00:08:01.399 The immense virtue of dutifulness toward one's mother, 00:08:01.399 --> 00:08:04.589 And that it is among the greatest acts of worship that bring one near to Allah. 00:08:04.589 --> 00:08:06.589 The virtue of undertaking a righteous journey, 00:08:06.589 --> 00:08:11.009 And that one returning from it is more likely to have their supplication answered. 00:08:11.009 --> 00:08:15.009 The profound humility of 'Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, 00:08:15.009 --> 00:08:17.009 And his eager pursuit of goodness, 00:08:17.009 --> 00:08:20.490 While serving as the Caliph of the Muslims at that time. 00:08:20.490 --> 00:08:24.490 The hadith demonstrates the proper way to identify individuals, 00:08:24.490 --> 00:08:27.490 Namely by mentioning the name first, 00:08:27.490 --> 00:08:33.000 Followed by related identifiers such as agnomen, origin, or physical description. 00:08:33.000 --> 00:08:37.000 The keenness of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:08:37.000 --> 00:08:40.000 To direct his Companions toward the people of goodness and righteousness, 00:08:40.000 --> 00:08:43.000 To meet them and see them, 00:08:43.000 --> 00:08:45.639 And to request supplications from them. 00:08:45.639 --> 00:08:47.639 The permissibility of withdrawing into seclusion from people 00:08:47.639 --> 00:08:51.250 Whenever a person fears trials (*fitnah*) for their religious commitment. 00:08:51.250 --> 00:08:55.250 A person's true worth lies in their inner character, not their outward appearance; 00:08:55.250 --> 00:08:59.250 Therefore, the standard by which human beings evaluate others 00:08:59.250 --> 00:09:02.250 Differs from the standard of the Truth, Blessed and Exalted is He. 00:09:02.250 --> 00:09:06.250 For people look at outward manifestations and worldly ornaments, 00:09:06.250 --> 00:09:10.250 Which is why they may mock the believers, 00:09:10.250 --> 00:09:15.250 Whereas the Truth, Glorified is He, looks at the hearts and deeds of His servants. 00:09:15.250 --> 00:09:20.690 On the authority of 'Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: 00:09:20.690 --> 00:09:24.690 I asked permission of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, to perform 'Umrah, 00:09:24.690 --> 00:09:27.690 And he granted me permission and said, 00:09:27.690 --> 00:09:31.779 "Do not forget us, my dear brother, in your supplications." 00:09:31.779 --> 00:09:36.779 He uttered a word with which I would not exchange the entire world. 00:09:36.779 --> 00:09:39.009 In another narration he said: 00:09:39.009 --> 00:09:44.480 "Include us, my dear brother, in your supplications." 00:09:44.480 --> 00:09:46.480 Among the lessons of the hadith: 00:09:46.480 --> 00:09:49.639 The supplication of a traveler is answered. 00:09:49.639 --> 00:09:54.090 The recommendation of asking righteous people for supplications. 00:09:54.090 --> 00:09:57.539 The recommendation of a resident asking a traveler for supplication 00:09:57.539 --> 00:10:01.539 And requesting them to pray in blessed places of goodness, 00:10:01.539 --> 00:10:04.539 even if the resident is ordinarily superior in virtue to the traveler, 00:10:04.539 --> 00:10:08.539 especially when that journey is undertaken for Hajj or 'Umrah. 00:10:08.539 --> 00:10:13.179 The virtue of 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him): 00:10:13.179 --> 00:10:17.690 the words that brought immense joy to 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) 00:10:17.690 --> 00:10:20.690 were the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) to him: 00:10:20.690 --> 00:10:22.690 "O my dear brother." 00:10:22.690 --> 00:10:28.129 On the authority of Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both), he said: 00:10:28.129 --> 00:10:33.129 "The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to visit Quba' 00:10:33.129 --> 00:10:35.129 both riding and on foot, 00:10:35.129 --> 00:10:38.129 and he would pray two rak'ahs there." 00:10:38.129 --> 00:10:40.129 Agreed upon. 00:10:40.129 --> 00:10:42.129 And in another narration: 00:10:42.129 --> 00:10:46.129 "The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to come to the Mosque of Quba' 00:10:46.129 --> 00:10:48.129 every Saturday, 00:10:48.129 --> 00:10:50.129 riding and on foot." 00:10:50.129 --> 00:10:53.129 And Ibn 'Umar used to do likewise. 00:10:53.129 --> 00:10:58.179 "Every Saturday" means every single week. 00:10:58.179 --> 00:11:03.250 Quba' was a village situated about two miles from Madinah, 00:11:03.250 --> 00:11:08.250 where the very first mosque founded upon piety in Islam was established. 00:11:08.250 --> 00:11:12.429 Among the lessons derived from the hadith: 00:11:12.429 --> 00:11:15.429 It is recommended to visit the Mosque of Quba', 00:11:15.429 --> 00:11:19.429 and concerning its virtue, it has been reported that visiting it is equivalent to an 'Umrah. 00:11:19.429 --> 00:11:24.009 The keen dedication of 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) 00:11:24.009 --> 00:11:28.009 to emulating the Prophet (peace be upon him). 00:11:28.009 --> 00:11:33.070 Riyad al-Salihin.