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The Forty Hadiths of al-Nawawi

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On the authority of Abu Ruqayyah

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Tamim ibn Aws al-Dari, may Allah be pleased with him,

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that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

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"The religion is sincerity."

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We asked, "To whom?"

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He replied,

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"To Allah, to His Book, and to His Messenger,

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and to the leaders of the Muslims and their common folk."

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Narrated by Muslim.

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This hadith clarifies

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that sincerity is the foundation upon which the religion stands,

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as well as the well-being of society.

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It consists of purity of heart and action for Allah the Exalted,

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following His Book,

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emulating His Messenger, peace be upon him,

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and offering sincere counsel to those in authority and the general body of Muslims.

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The hadith teaches

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that a true Muslim desires goodness for others

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just as he desires it for himself.

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Thus, he enjoins what is right with gentleness and wisdom,

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and keeps away from deceit and treachery,

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whereby the bonds of brotherhood and faith are strengthened among people.