WEBVTT 00:00:04.049 --> 00:00:07.049 *Riyad al-Salihin* (The Meadows of the Righteous) 00:00:07.049 --> 00:00:10.050 From the Words of the Master of the Messengers, 00:00:10.050 --> 00:00:13.050 Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:00:13.050 --> 00:00:19.579 Chapter: The Virtue of Loving for the Sake of Allah and Encouragement Toward It, 00:00:19.579 --> 00:00:23.579 Informing the One Whom a Person Loves That He Loves Him, 00:00:23.579 --> 00:00:26.579 And What Should Be Said to Him When He Informs Him. 00:00:26.579 --> 00:00:30.339 Allah Almighty said: 00:00:30.339 --> 00:00:33.340 ﴿Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, 00:00:33.340 --> 00:00:36.340 and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers...﴾ 00:00:36.340 --> 00:00:39.340 “Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. And those with him are hard against the disbelievers and merciful among themselves. Thou (O Muhammad) seest them bowing and falling prostrate (in worship), seeking bounty from Allah and (His) acceptance. The mark of them is on their foreheads from the traces of prostration. Such is their likeness in the Torah and their likeness in the Gospel - like as sown corn that sendeth forth its shoot and strengtheneth it and riseth firm upon its stalk, delighting the sowers - that He may enrage the disbelievers with (the sight of) them. Allah hath promised, unto such of them as believe and do good works, forgiveness and immense reward.” (48:29) 00:00:39.340 --> 00:00:42.369 To the end of the Surah. 00:00:42.369 --> 00:00:44.369 And He Almighty said: 00:00:44.369 --> 00:00:48.369 ﴿And those who were settled in the homeland and faith before them...﴾ 00:00:48.369 --> 00:00:51.369 “Those who entered the city and the faith before them love those who flee unto them for refuge, and find in their breasts no need for that which hath been given them, but prefer (the fugitives) above themselves though poverty become their lot. And whoso is saved from his own avarice - such are they who are successful.” (59:9) 00:00:51.369 --> 00:00:55.780 On the authority of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), 00:00:55.780 --> 00:00:59.780 The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 00:00:59.780 --> 00:01:04.840 "There are three qualities, whoever possesses them will taste the sweetness of faith: 00:01:04.840 --> 00:01:09.840 That Allah and His Messenger are more beloved to him than anything else; 00:01:09.840 --> 00:01:14.840 That he loves a person solely for the sake of Allah; 00:01:14.840 --> 00:01:19.840 And that he hates to return to disbelief after Allah has saved him from it, 00:01:19.840 --> 00:01:23.060 Just as he hates to be cast into the Fire." 00:01:23.060 --> 00:01:25.060 Agreed upon. 00:01:25.060 --> 00:01:28.340 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:01:28.340 --> 00:01:31.540 The sweetness of faith is attained 00:01:31.540 --> 00:01:35.540 By finding delight in acts of obedience and desiring them 00:01:35.540 --> 00:01:37.540 Over the base desires of the soul. 00:01:37.540 --> 00:01:40.950 A person ought to love Allah and His Messenger 00:01:40.950 --> 00:01:43.950 More than his father, his child, himself, 00:01:43.950 --> 00:01:46.950 And all of mankind. 00:01:46.950 --> 00:01:51.459 The bond between believers is founded upon love for the sake of Allah. 00:01:51.459 --> 00:01:53.780 Hatred of disbelief 00:01:53.780 --> 00:01:56.780 Is realized by staying far away from it and from its causes, 00:01:56.780 --> 00:02:00.780 As well as whatever draws near to it of sins and innovations. 00:02:00.780 --> 00:02:04.359 Among the foundations of true love: 00:02:04.359 --> 00:02:05.359 First: 00:02:05.359 --> 00:02:08.360 Bringing this love to perfection, 00:02:08.360 --> 00:02:13.360 By ensuring that Allah and His Messenger are more beloved to him than anything else. 00:02:13.360 --> 00:02:14.360 Second: 00:02:14.360 --> 00:02:17.360 Dedicating this love purely, 00:02:17.360 --> 00:02:20.360 By loving for the sake of Allah and hating for the sake of Allah. 00:02:20.360 --> 00:02:21.360 Third: 00:02:21.360 --> 00:02:24.360 Repelling the opposite of this love, 00:02:24.360 --> 00:02:30.360 By hating the antithesis of faith more intensely than one hates being cast into the Fire. 00:02:30.360 --> 00:02:34.639 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), 00:02:34.639 --> 00:02:38.669 The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 00:02:38.669 --> 00:02:41.669 "Seven whom Allah will shade beneath His shade 00:02:41.669 --> 00:02:44.669 On a Day when there is no shade except His: 00:02:44.669 --> 00:02:46.740 A just ruler; 00:02:46.740 --> 00:02:50.740 A youth who grew up in the worship of Allah, the Exalted and Glorious; 00:02:50.740 --> 00:02:54.740 A man whose heart is attached to the mosques; 00:02:54.740 --> 00:02:57.740 Two men who love each other for the sake of Allah, 00:02:57.740 --> 00:03:01.770 Meeting for His sake and parting for His sake; 00:03:01.770 --> 00:03:05.770 A man whom a woman of beauty and status invites to sin, 00:03:05.770 --> 00:03:08.800 But he says, 'I fear Allah'; 00:03:08.800 --> 00:03:11.800 A man who gives charity 00:03:11.800 --> 00:03:16.800 And conceals it so that his left hand does not know what his right hand spends; 00:03:16.800 --> 00:03:21.800 And a man who remembers Allah in solitude and his eyes brim with tears." 00:03:21.800 --> 00:03:23.960 Agreed upon. 00:03:23.960 --> 00:03:27.139 "Seven" 00:03:27.139 --> 00:03:30.139 Means seven categories of people. 00:03:30.139 --> 00:03:32.139 "Allah will shade beneath His shade," 00:03:32.139 --> 00:03:34.139 Meaning beneath the shade of the Throne of Allah. 00:03:34.139 --> 00:03:38.300 "The ruler" refers to the holder of supreme authority, 00:03:38.300 --> 00:03:43.300 And along with him is included everyone who governs any of the affairs of the Muslims. 00:03:43.300 --> 00:03:47.370 "The just" is the one who follows the command of Allah, 00:03:47.370 --> 00:03:50.370 Placing everything in its proper place 00:03:50.370 --> 00:03:53.370 Without excess or neglect. 00:03:53.370 --> 00:03:55.460 "Attached to the mosques" 00:03:55.460 --> 00:04:00.460 Signifies intense love for places of remembrance and prayer. 00:04:00.460 --> 00:04:02.719 "Parting for His sake" 00:04:02.719 --> 00:04:06.719 Refers to parting bodily due to travel or death, 00:04:06.719 --> 00:04:11.719 While their souls remain united upon the path of Allah. 00:04:11.719 --> 00:04:15.099 "A woman of beauty and status invites him," 00:04:15.099 --> 00:04:18.100 Meaning she invites him to commit indecency. 00:04:18.100 --> 00:04:20.300 "His eyes brimmed," 00:04:20.300 --> 00:04:23.300 Meaning they overflowed with tears. 00:04:23.300 --> 00:04:27.000 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:04:27.000 --> 00:04:29.220 The virtue of the just ruler, 00:04:29.220 --> 00:04:33.220 Who governs by the law of Allah and cares for the servants of Allah; 00:04:33.220 --> 00:04:38.899 Hence he was mentioned first, due to the widespread benefit he brings. 00:04:38.899 --> 00:04:42.899 The virtue of the youth who grew up in obedience to his Lord, 00:04:42.899 --> 00:04:47.379 Never indulging in sins nor committing immorality. 00:04:47.379 --> 00:04:52.949 The obligation of raising youth upon obedience to Allah and His Tawhid. 00:04:52.949 --> 00:04:54.949 The virtue of the one who frequents the mosques, 00:04:54.949 --> 00:04:58.949 Whose heart remains attached in them and to them: 00:04:58.949 --> 00:05:01.949 Whenever he leaves them, he longs to return to them, 00:05:01.949 --> 00:05:03.949 Out of love for the remembrance of Allah 00:05:03.949 --> 00:05:08.500 And establishing the congregational prayer therein. 00:05:08.500 --> 00:05:12.500 Love must be in Allah and for the sake of Allah, 00:05:12.500 --> 00:05:16.910 Not for a passing worldly interest or fleeting gain. 00:05:16.910 --> 00:05:20.910 The virtue of chastity and turning away from indecency, 00:05:20.910 --> 00:05:23.910 Despite the presence of its temptations, out of fear of Allah. 00:05:23.910 --> 00:05:27.329 The virtue of weeping out of the fear of Allah. 00:05:27.329 --> 00:05:29.579 The virtue of secret charity, 00:05:29.579 --> 00:05:33.579 Which is kept far from ostentation and causing offense. 00:05:33.579 --> 00:05:39.029 The mention of men in this hadith is not exclusive to them; 00:05:39.029 --> 00:05:42.029 Rather, women share with them in what has been mentioned, 00:05:42.029 --> 00:05:45.029 Except for that which pertains to the just ruler— 00:05:45.029 --> 00:05:47.029 The supreme leadership. 00:05:47.029 --> 00:05:52.470 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: 00:05:52.470 --> 00:05:56.470 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 00:05:56.470 --> 00:06:00.470 "Verily, Allah Almighty will say on the Day of Resurrection: 00:06:00.470 --> 00:06:03.470 'Where are those who loved one another for the sake of My majesty? 00:06:03.470 --> 00:06:06.470 Today I will shade them beneath My shade, 00:06:06.470 --> 00:06:09.470 On a Day when there is no shade except My shade.'" 00:06:09.470 --> 00:06:11.500 Narrated by Muslim. 00:06:11.500 --> 00:06:15.209 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:06:15.209 --> 00:06:17.399 The virtue of loving for the sake of Allah. 00:06:17.399 --> 00:06:21.750 Encouraging those who do good seeking the pleasure of Allah, 00:06:21.750 --> 00:06:23.750 So that they may be strengthened by it. 00:06:23.750 --> 00:06:27.360 Affirming the attribute of Speech for Allah Almighty, 00:06:28.360 --> 00:06:31.360 And that He speaks whenever He wills, 00:06:31.360 --> 00:06:35.310 With a voice and letters. 00:06:35.310 --> 00:06:38.310 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: 00:06:38.310 --> 00:06:42.310 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 00:06:42.310 --> 00:06:44.310 "By Him in Whose Hand is my soul, 00:06:44.310 --> 00:06:48.310 You shall not enter Paradise until you believe, 00:06:48.310 --> 00:06:51.310 And you shall not believe until you love one another. 00:06:51.310 --> 00:06:54.310 Shall I not guide you to something 00:06:54.310 --> 00:06:57.310 Which, if you do it, will make you love one another? 00:06:57.310 --> 00:07:00.439 Spread the greeting of peace (Salam) among yourselves." 00:07:00.439 --> 00:07:02.439 Narrated by Muslim. 00:07:02.439 --> 00:07:06.240 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:07:06.240 --> 00:07:10.689 Entering Paradise can only be attained through faith. 00:07:10.689 --> 00:07:13.689 Faith is neither perfected nor complete 00:07:13.689 --> 00:07:19.100 Until a Muslim loves for his brother the good he loves for himself. 00:07:19.100 --> 00:07:23.100 Spreading Salam is among the greatest means of cultivating mutual affection, 00:07:23.100 --> 00:07:28.550 Which is to extend greetings of peace to those you know and those you do not know. 00:07:28.550 --> 00:07:31.550 And the Salam is only to be initiated to a Muslim, 00:07:31.550 --> 00:07:34.550 Because of his saying (peace be upon him): 00:07:34.550 --> 00:07:38.029 "Spread the greeting of peace among yourselves." 00:07:38.029 --> 00:07:43.029 Islam’s keen emphasis on communal cohesion and solidarity. 00:07:43.029 --> 00:07:47.420 The scholar's duty to guide his companions and associates 00:07:47.420 --> 00:07:52.790 Toward what benefits them and leads them to Paradise. 00:07:52.790 --> 00:07:55.790 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), 00:07:55.790 --> 00:07:58.790 From the Prophet (peace be upon him), 00:07:58.790 --> 00:08:02.790 That a man visited a brother of his in another village, 00:08:02.790 --> 00:08:06.790 So Allah stationed an angel along his path, 00:08:06.790 --> 00:08:09.790 And he cited the hadith up to his saying: 00:08:09.790 --> 00:08:13.819 "Verily, Allah has loved you just as you have loved him for His sake." 00:08:13.819 --> 00:08:15.819 Narrated by Muslim, 00:08:15.819 --> 00:08:18.819 And it was cited previously in the preceding chapter. 00:08:18.819 --> 00:08:23.209 On the authority of al-Bara' ibn 'Azib (may Allah be pleased with them both), 00:08:23.209 --> 00:08:26.209 From the Prophet (peace be upon him), 00:08:26.209 --> 00:08:29.240 That he said concerning the Ansar: 00:08:29.240 --> 00:08:32.240 "None loves them except a believer, 00:08:32.240 --> 00:08:35.240 And none hates them except a hypocrite. 00:08:35.240 --> 00:08:38.240 Whoever loves them, Allah loves him; 00:08:38.240 --> 00:08:41.240 And whoever hates them, Allah hates him." 00:08:41.240 --> 00:08:45.580 Agreed upon. 00:08:45.580 --> 00:08:49.580 The Ansar are the people of Madinah from the Aws and the Khazraj, 00:08:49.580 --> 00:08:54.580 Who supported the Messenger of Allah with their lives and their wealth. 00:08:54.580 --> 00:08:58.509 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:08:58.509 --> 00:09:01.509 Love for the Ansar is an integral part of faith. 00:09:01.509 --> 00:09:06.470 Hatred toward the Ansar is a branch of hypocrisy. 00:09:06.470 --> 00:09:09.470 Loving the allies of Allah and supporting them 00:09:09.470 --> 00:09:13.019 Is a cause for earning the love of Allah for the servant. 00:09:13.019 --> 00:09:17.370 The virtue of the foremost, first predecessors in Islam. 00:09:17.370 --> 00:09:20.370 The permissibility of supplicating against hypocrites 00:09:20.370 --> 00:09:25.549 And those who wage war against Allah, His Messenger, and the believers. 00:09:25.549 --> 00:09:28.549 On the authority of Mu'adh (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: 00:09:28.549 --> 00:09:33.549 I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) say: 00:09:33.549 --> 00:09:36.549 "Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, said: 00:09:36.549 --> 00:09:39.549 'Those who love one another for the sake of My majesty 00:09:39.549 --> 00:09:42.549 Shall have pulpits of light, 00:09:42.549 --> 00:09:45.580 Envied with admiration by the prophets and the martyrs.'" 00:09:45.580 --> 00:09:49.860 Narrated by al-Tirmidhi. 00:09:49.860 --> 00:09:52.860 *Manabir* (pulpits) is the plural of *minbar* (the pulpit), 00:09:52.860 --> 00:09:54.960 Which denotes an elevated platform. 00:09:54.960 --> 00:09:59.960 "Envied with admiration" means they wish they possessed a similar rank and honor, 00:09:59.960 --> 00:10:02.960 Without desiring that it be taken away from them; 00:10:02.960 --> 00:10:06.500 This is benign emulation (*ghibtah*). 00:10:06.500 --> 00:10:08.659 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:10:08.659 --> 00:10:12.139 Affirming the attribute of Speech for Allah Almighty. 00:10:12.139 --> 00:10:18.139 Those who love one another for the majesty of Allah have a tremendous status and an honorable rank 00:10:18.139 --> 00:10:22.690 In a seat of honor in the presence of the Lord of the worlds. 00:10:22.690 --> 00:10:25.690 The permissibility of benign envy (*ghibtah*) regarding good deeds, 00:10:25.690 --> 00:10:28.690 Distinguished from blameworthy jealousy. 00:10:28.690 --> 00:10:34.419 A person of lesser status may possess a quality that someone of superior status wishes for. 00:10:34.419 --> 00:10:39.419 It does not follow from the prophets' admiration of those who love for Allah's sake 00:10:39.419 --> 00:10:42.419 That they are superior to the prophets, 00:10:42.419 --> 00:10:45.419 For the best of creation are the prophets. 00:10:45.419 --> 00:10:51.799 On the authority of Abu Idris al-Khawlani (may Allah have mercy on him), he said: 00:10:51.799 --> 00:10:53.799 I entered the Mosque of Damascus, 00:10:53.799 --> 00:10:56.799 Whereupon I saw a young man with bright, white teeth, 00:10:56.799 --> 00:10:58.799 And people were gathered around him; 00:10:58.799 --> 00:11:00.799 Whenever they differed over an issue, 00:11:00.799 --> 00:11:02.799 They referred it to him 00:11:02.799 --> 00:11:04.799 And acted upon his verdict. 00:11:04.799 --> 00:11:05.799 So I inquired about him, 00:11:05.799 --> 00:11:06.799 And it was said: 00:11:06.799 --> 00:11:10.799 "This is Mu'adh ibn Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him)." 00:11:10.799 --> 00:11:13.860 When the next day came, I went early at midday, 00:11:13.860 --> 00:11:17.860 Only to find that he had preceded me in arriving early, 00:11:17.860 --> 00:11:19.860 And I found him praying. 00:11:19.860 --> 00:11:22.860 So I waited for him until he finished his prayer, 00:11:22.860 --> 00:11:25.860 Then I approached him from the front, 00:11:25.860 --> 00:11:27.860 Greeted him with peace, 00:11:27.860 --> 00:11:28.860 And said: 00:11:28.860 --> 00:11:32.860 "By Allah, I truly love you for the sake of Allah!" 00:11:32.860 --> 00:11:33.860 So he asked, 00:11:33.860 --> 00:11:35.860 "By Allah?" 00:11:35.860 --> 00:11:36.860 I replied, 00:11:36.860 --> 00:11:37.860 "By Allah." 00:11:37.860 --> 00:11:39.860 He asked again, 00:11:39.860 --> 00:11:41.860 "By Allah?" 00:11:41.860 --> 00:11:42.860 I replied, 00:11:42.860 --> 00:11:43.860 "By Allah." 00:11:43.860 --> 00:11:46.860 Thereupon, he took hold of the middle of my cloak, 00:11:46.860 --> 00:11:48.860 pulled me closer to himself, 00:11:48.860 --> 00:11:49.860 and said: 00:11:49.860 --> 00:11:50.860 "Rejoice! 00:11:50.860 --> 00:11:54.860 For I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 00:11:54.860 --> 00:11:56.860 say: 00:11:56.860 --> 00:11:58.860 'Allah Almighty said: 00:11:58.860 --> 00:12:02.860 "My love is guaranteed for those who love one another for My sake, 00:12:02.860 --> 00:12:05.860 those who sit together for My sake, 00:12:05.860 --> 00:12:07.860 those who visit one another for My sake, 00:12:07.860 --> 00:12:10.860 and those who give generously to one another for My sake."'" 00:12:10.860 --> 00:12:13.179 This is an authentic hadith, 00:12:13.179 --> 00:12:17.179 narrated by Malik in *Al-Muwatta'* with an authentic chain of narration. 00:12:17.179 --> 00:12:19.379 His saying, "I went early (hajartu)": 00:12:19.379 --> 00:12:21.379 meaning, "I set out early." 00:12:21.379 --> 00:12:23.379 His saying, "By Allah? (Āllāh?)" 00:12:23.379 --> 00:12:25.379 to which I replied, "By Allah (Allāh)": 00:12:25.379 --> 00:12:29.379 the first is with an elongated hamzah to express an oath by questioning, 00:12:29.379 --> 00:12:32.379 and the second is without elongation, confirming the oath. 00:12:32.379 --> 00:12:35.299 "Having radiant front teeth (barrāq al-thanāyā)": 00:12:35.299 --> 00:12:37.299 meaning, his teeth were bright, 00:12:37.299 --> 00:12:39.299 of a pleasant countenance, 00:12:39.299 --> 00:12:42.460 never seen except smiling. 00:12:42.460 --> 00:12:43.460 "They deferred to him": 00:12:43.460 --> 00:12:45.529 meaning, they asked him, 00:12:45.529 --> 00:12:46.529 "and acted upon his opinion": 00:12:46.529 --> 00:12:49.529 meaning, they departed having accepted and implemented it. 00:12:49.529 --> 00:12:51.750 "The fold of my cloak (habwat ridā'ī)": 00:12:51.750 --> 00:12:55.750 meaning, he seized my cloak at the level of my waist. 00:12:55.750 --> 00:12:57.879 "Those who give generously to one another (al-mutabādhilīn)": 00:12:57.879 --> 00:13:01.879 meaning, those who assist one another and spend for My sake. 00:13:01.879 --> 00:13:05.779 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:13:05.779 --> 00:13:11.059 It is recommended for one who loves another to inform them of their love. 00:13:11.059 --> 00:13:14.059 When someone comes upon a person occupied with worship, 00:13:14.059 --> 00:13:19.580 it is best not to distract them from it until they finish. 00:13:19.580 --> 00:13:24.580 People inevitably require a scholar to guide them by the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger, 00:13:24.580 --> 00:13:26.580 to whom they may return for guidance, 00:13:26.580 --> 00:13:29.830 and according to whose religious verdicts they may act. 00:13:29.830 --> 00:13:33.149 Initiating greeting with salam comes before speaking. 00:13:33.149 --> 00:13:37.730 It is permissible to ask a person to swear an oath without any suspicion of wrongdoing. 00:13:37.730 --> 00:13:42.269 A magnificent exposition of the virtue of loving one another for the sake of Allah. 00:13:42.269 --> 00:13:44.269 Among the fruits of loving one another for the sake of Allah: 00:13:44.269 --> 00:13:48.269 mutual visitation, mutual giving, and mutual solidarity, 00:13:48.269 --> 00:13:52.269 all of which are bonds that fortify the ties of love for the sake of Allah. 00:13:52.269 --> 00:13:59.679 On the authority of Abu Karimah al-Miqdam ibn Ma'dikarib (may Allah be pleased with him), 00:13:59.679 --> 00:14:03.710 the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 00:14:03.710 --> 00:14:06.710 "When a man loves his brother, 00:14:06.710 --> 00:14:09.779 let him inform him that he loves him." 00:14:09.779 --> 00:14:12.779 Narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi. 00:14:12.779 --> 00:14:16.580 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:14:16.580 --> 00:14:19.580 Whoever loves his brother for the sake of Allah should inform him. 00:14:19.580 --> 00:14:24.019 A man informing his brother that he loves him for the sake of Allah 00:14:24.019 --> 00:14:28.019 serves to strengthen brotherhood, increase affection, 00:14:28.019 --> 00:14:31.019 and reinforce the bonds of mutual love. 00:14:31.019 --> 00:14:35.370 On the authority of Mu'adh (may Allah be pleased with him): 00:14:35.370 --> 00:14:38.370 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 00:14:38.370 --> 00:14:41.370 took him by the hand and said: 00:14:41.370 --> 00:14:45.370 "O Mu'adh, by Allah, I truly love you! 00:14:45.370 --> 00:14:47.429 I advise you, O Mu'adh: 00:14:47.429 --> 00:14:51.429 never fail to say at the end of every prayer: 00:14:51.429 --> 00:14:57.429 'O Allah, help me to remember You, give thanks to You, and worship You in the best manner.'" 00:14:57.429 --> 00:15:01.559 Narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Nasa'i. 00:15:01.559 --> 00:15:05.299 "At the end of (dubur)": meaning, immediately following; 00:15:05.299 --> 00:15:09.389 "every prayer": meaning, every obligatory prayer. 00:15:09.389 --> 00:15:13.059 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:15:13.059 --> 00:15:16.259 It is permissible for a man to take his brother by the hand. 00:15:16.259 --> 00:15:21.480 It is recommended for one who loves another to disclose his love to him. 00:15:21.480 --> 00:15:25.019 The high virtue of Mu'adh ibn Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him). 00:15:25.019 --> 00:15:31.340 It is recommended to consistently maintain this supplication at the end of every obligatory prayer. 00:15:31.340 --> 00:15:35.889 It is recommended to seek aid and success from Allah, 00:15:35.889 --> 00:15:39.889 so that the servant may fulfill his servitude to his Lord in the proper manner. 00:15:39.889 --> 00:15:44.370 The perfection of love for the one you love 00:15:44.370 --> 00:15:47.370 is to advise them to adhere to truth and patience. 00:15:47.370 --> 00:15:51.549 On the authority of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him): 00:15:51.549 --> 00:15:56.549 A man was in the presence of the Prophet (peace be upon him) 00:15:56.549 --> 00:15:59.549 when another man passed by, so he said: 00:15:59.549 --> 00:16:01.549 "O Messenger of Allah, 00:16:01.549 --> 00:16:03.549 I truly love this man." 00:16:03.549 --> 00:16:07.549 The Prophet (peace be upon him) asked him: 00:16:07.549 --> 00:16:09.549 "Have you informed him?" 00:16:09.549 --> 00:16:11.549 He replied: "No." 00:16:11.549 --> 00:16:13.549 He said: "Go and inform him." 00:16:13.549 --> 00:16:15.549 So he caught up with him and said, 00:16:15.549 --> 00:16:16.549 saying: 00:16:16.549 --> 00:16:19.549 "I love you for the sake of Allah." 00:16:19.549 --> 00:16:20.549 The man replied: 00:16:20.549 --> 00:16:23.549 "May He for Whose sake you love me love you in return." 00:16:23.549 --> 00:16:26.679 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 00:16:26.679 --> 00:16:30.580 Among the benefits of the hadith: 00:16:30.580 --> 00:16:35.580 It is recommended for a person to go to his brother to inform him of his love. 00:16:35.580 --> 00:16:38.580 The Sunnah is that he should go to him at his home, 00:16:38.580 --> 00:16:41.580 in accordance with his saying (peace be upon him): 00:16:41.580 --> 00:16:44.580 "When one of you loves his companion, 00:16:44.580 --> 00:16:46.580 let him go to him at his home, 00:16:46.580 --> 00:16:51.580 and let him inform him that he loves him for the sake of Allah, Mighty and Majestic." 00:16:51.580 --> 00:16:54.990 Whoever is told by his brother that he loves him 00:16:54.990 --> 00:16:58.990 should likewise reciprocate and pray for him, saying: 00:16:58.990 --> 00:17:02.990 "May Allah, for Whose sake you have loved me, love you in return." 00:17:02.990 --> 00:17:06.410 Meeting upon the methodology of Allah 00:17:06.410 --> 00:17:08.410 increases mutual affection. 00:17:08.410 --> 00:17:13.210 *Riyad al-Salihin*.