1 00:00:00,780 --> 00:00:09,779 *Riyad al-Salihin* (The Gardens of the Righteous) from the words of the Master of the Messengers, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 2 00:00:09,779 --> 00:00:21,179 Chapter: The obligation of enjoining obedience to Allah, the Exalted, upon one's family, discerning children, and all those under one's charge, 3 00:00:21,179 --> 00:00:28,179 and forbidding them from disobedience, disciplining them, and preventing them from committing prohibited acts. 4 00:00:28,179 --> 00:00:37,039 Allah, the Exalted, said: "And enjoin prayer upon your family and adhere steadfastly to it." 5 00:00:37,039 --> 00:00:47,450 And the Exalted said: "O you who have believed, protect yourselves and your families from a Fire." 6 00:00:47,450 --> 00:00:57,479 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: Al-Hasan ibn 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with them both) took a date from the dates of charity 7 00:00:57,479 --> 00:01:07,579 and put it into his mouth. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: "Kakh, kakh! Cast it away! 8 00:01:07,579 --> 00:01:13,579 Do you not know that we do not eat charity?" Agreed upon. 9 00:01:13,579 --> 00:01:19,060 In another narration: "Charity is not lawful for us." 10 00:01:19,060 --> 00:01:26,060 His saying "kakh, kakh" is a word of reprimand used to dissuade a child from filthy or improper things, 11 00:01:26,060 --> 00:01:30,060 and al-Hasan (may Allah be pleased with him) was only a young boy. 12 00:01:30,060 --> 00:01:32,659 Among the benefits derived from the hadith: 13 00:01:32,659 --> 00:01:38,819 The obligation of a person looking after his family, his children, and those under his guidance, 14 00:01:38,819 --> 00:01:43,819 preventing them from forbidden matters while clarifying the reason and evidence for that. 15 00:01:43,819 --> 00:01:50,269 The prohibition of receiving charity and zakat for the Prophet, peace be upon him, and his family. 16 00:01:50,269 --> 00:01:53,719 Zakat payments are to be delivered to the ruler. 17 00:01:53,719 --> 00:01:59,099 The permissibility of bringing young children into mosques and disciplining them with what benefits them, 18 00:01:59,099 --> 00:02:02,099 preventing them from what harms them, 19 00:02:02,099 --> 00:02:07,099 and barring them from consuming prohibited things, even if they are not legally accountable, 20 00:02:07,099 --> 00:02:10,099 so that they may be trained upon that. 21 00:02:10,099 --> 00:02:14,550 The recommendation of explaining the underlying reason behind a prohibition or reprimand. 22 00:02:14,550 --> 00:02:21,289 The permissibility of addressing a non-discerning person in order to instruct discerning bystanders who can hear. 23 00:02:21,289 --> 00:02:26,800 The recommendation of using language appropriate to the understanding of the one being addressed. 24 00:02:26,800 --> 00:02:34,370 On the authority of Abu Hafs, 'Umar ibn Abi Salamah, 'Abdullah ibn 'Abd al-Asad, 25 00:02:34,370 --> 00:02:39,370 the stepson of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said: 26 00:02:39,370 --> 00:02:44,400 "I was a young boy under the care of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 27 00:02:44,400 --> 00:02:48,400 and my hand used to wander around the dish. 28 00:02:48,400 --> 00:02:52,590 So the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said to me: 29 00:02:52,590 --> 00:02:56,590 'O boy, mention the name of Allah, the Exalted, 30 00:02:56,590 --> 00:03:00,590 eat with your right hand, and eat from what is directly in front of you.' 31 00:03:00,590 --> 00:03:04,780 And that has remained my manner of eating ever since." 32 00:03:04,780 --> 00:03:12,259 Agreed upon. The phrase "tatish" means wandering around the various sides of the dish. 33 00:03:12,259 --> 00:03:17,289 "The stepson (rabib) of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him" 34 00:03:17,289 --> 00:03:22,289 means the son of his wife, Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her). 35 00:03:22,289 --> 00:03:28,740 "Hijr" means lap or care, meaning under his supervision and upbringing. 36 00:03:28,740 --> 00:03:34,090 "Al-Sahfah" refers to a food bowl or platter. 37 00:03:34,090 --> 00:03:39,250 "My manner of eating" refers to the way he ate following that statement. 38 00:03:39,250 --> 00:03:43,080 Among the benefits derived from the hadith: 39 00:03:43,080 --> 00:03:47,400 The obligation of raising children upon Islamic manners, 40 00:03:47,400 --> 00:03:50,400 such as eating, drinking, and sleeping. 41 00:03:50,400 --> 00:03:53,979 Among the manners of eating in Islam are: 42 00:03:53,979 --> 00:03:57,979 Mentioning the name of Allah, eating with the right hand, 43 00:03:57,979 --> 00:03:59,979 eating from one's own side of the dish, 44 00:03:59,979 --> 00:04:03,979 and not taking food from the area in front of one's dining companion. 45 00:04:03,979 --> 00:04:09,710 The swift compliance of the Companions with the guidance of the Prophet, peace be upon him, 46 00:04:09,710 --> 00:04:13,289 and their steadfast adherence to his guidance. 47 00:04:13,289 --> 00:04:18,290 The hadith demonstrates the virtue of 'Umar ibn Abi Salamah (may Allah be pleased with them both) 48 00:04:18,290 --> 00:04:22,290 in complying with the command of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, 49 00:04:22,290 --> 00:04:25,290 consistently upholding its dictates, 50 00:04:25,290 --> 00:04:28,290 and remaining steadfast upon the Sunnah. 51 00:04:28,290 --> 00:04:33,660 On the authority of Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both), who said: 52 00:04:33,660 --> 00:04:38,660 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say: 53 00:04:38,660 --> 00:04:43,660 "All of you are shepherds and each of you is responsible for his flock. 54 00:04:43,660 --> 00:04:47,660 The ruler is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock. 55 00:04:47,660 --> 00:04:52,660 A man is a shepherd over his household and is responsible for his flock. 56 00:04:52,660 --> 00:04:55,660 A woman is a shepherdess in the house of her husband 57 00:04:55,660 --> 00:04:58,660 and is responsible for her flock. 58 00:04:58,660 --> 00:05:01,730 A servant is a shepherd over the property of his master 59 00:05:01,730 --> 00:05:04,730 and is responsible for his flock. 60 00:05:04,730 --> 00:05:10,019 So each of you is a shepherd and responsible for his flock." 61 00:05:10,019 --> 00:05:12,019 Agreed upon. 62 00:05:12,019 --> 00:05:14,399 On the authority of 'Amr ibn Shu'ayb, 63 00:05:14,399 --> 00:05:18,399 from his father, from his grandfather (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: 64 00:05:18,399 --> 00:05:22,399 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 65 00:05:22,399 --> 00:05:27,500 "Command your children to pray when they are seven years old, 66 00:05:27,500 --> 00:05:31,500 discipline them for neglecting it when they are ten years old, 67 00:05:31,500 --> 00:05:35,500 and separate them in their beds." 68 00:05:35,500 --> 00:05:37,620 Narrated by Abu Dawud. 69 00:05:37,620 --> 00:05:42,170 "Al-Madaji'" refers to their sleeping beds. 70 00:05:42,170 --> 00:05:46,160 Among the benefits derived from the hadith: 71 00:05:46,160 --> 00:05:49,480 The very first practical matter in Islam taught to a child 72 00:05:49,480 --> 00:05:52,480 after the concept of Tawhid (the oneness of Allah) 73 00:05:52,480 --> 00:05:54,480 is the ritual prayer. 74 00:05:54,480 --> 00:05:59,180 Parents ought to habituate their children to performing prayer 75 00:05:59,180 --> 00:06:03,180 and teach them its rulings and manners. 76 00:06:03,860 --> 00:06:06,860 Physical discipline is a recognized pedagogical tool, 77 00:06:06,860 --> 00:06:11,860 particularly when it yields a clear benefit or averts harm; 78 00:06:11,860 --> 00:06:14,860 it must only come after exhortation and gentle guidance, 79 00:06:14,860 --> 00:06:18,860 and it must be non-injurious corrective discipline, 80 00:06:18,860 --> 00:06:20,860 strictly avoiding the face. 81 00:06:20,860 --> 00:06:24,339 Parents must safeguard their children 82 00:06:24,339 --> 00:06:27,339 against anything that may arouse temptations within them; 83 00:06:27,339 --> 00:06:32,339 for that reason, they should be separated from one another in their beds. 84 00:06:32,339 --> 00:06:37,009 The age of discernment and formal instruction is seven years, 85 00:06:37,009 --> 00:06:40,009 while the age of early adolescence 86 00:06:40,009 --> 00:06:42,009 begins at ten. 87 00:06:42,009 --> 00:06:46,620 Every stage of human development 88 00:06:46,620 --> 00:06:49,620 has its own distinctive, defining characteristics, 89 00:06:49,620 --> 00:06:53,620 so educators and caregivers must fully grasp and understand them. 90 00:06:53,620 --> 00:07:00,290 The hadith serves as proof that the prayer of a child who has attained the age of understanding is legally valid. 91 00:07:00,290 --> 00:07:03,860 The command to pray and the disciplinary measure for neglecting it 92 00:07:03,860 --> 00:07:06,860 are meant by way of training and habituation, 93 00:07:06,860 --> 00:07:08,860 not by way of strict legal obligation. 94 00:07:08,860 --> 00:07:13,019 On the authority of Abu Thurayyah, 95 00:07:13,019 --> 00:07:17,019 Sabrah ibn Ma'bad al-Juhani (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: 96 00:07:17,019 --> 00:07:21,079 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 97 00:07:21,079 --> 00:07:25,209 "Teach the child prayer at seven years of age, 98 00:07:25,209 --> 00:07:29,209 and discipline him for neglecting it at ten years of age." 99 00:07:29,209 --> 00:07:32,430 Narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi. 100 00:07:32,430 --> 00:07:35,620 And the wording in Abu Dawud is: 101 00:07:35,620 --> 00:07:39,620 "Command the child to pray when he reaches seven years of age." 102 00:07:39,620 --> 00:07:43,420 Among the benefits derived from the hadith: 103 00:07:43,420 --> 00:07:46,649 In addition to what has been previously mentioned, 104 00:07:46,649 --> 00:07:48,680 fathers and mothers must 105 00:07:49,680 --> 00:07:53,680 serve as righteous role models in performing acts of obedience, 106 00:07:53,680 --> 00:07:56,680 so that their guidance to their children 107 00:07:56,680 --> 00:08:00,680 is founded upon practical application, emulation, and exemplary conduct; 108 00:08:00,680 --> 00:08:05,680 for there is no use in a father demanding that his children perform prayer 109 00:08:05,680 --> 00:08:09,290 while he himself does not maintain it. 110 00:08:09,290 --> 00:08:13,290 Likewise, it is incumbent upon teachers and instructors 111 00:08:13,290 --> 00:08:19,290 to be righteous role models in establishing prayer and all other acts of worship, 112 00:08:19,290 --> 00:08:22,290 so that their guidance proves impactful 113 00:08:22,290 --> 00:08:26,290 and more likely to inspire compliance in children and learners. 114 00:08:34,899 --> 00:08:36,990 Allah, the Exalted, said: 115 00:08:36,990 --> 00:08:40,990 "Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, 116 00:08:40,990 --> 00:08:43,990 and be good to parents, 117 00:08:43,990 --> 00:08:46,990 and to relatives, orphans, the needy, 118 00:08:46,990 --> 00:08:49,990 the near neighbor, the distant neighbor, 119 00:08:49,990 --> 00:08:52,990 the companion at your side, the traveler, 120 00:08:52,990 --> 00:08:55,990 and those whom your right hands possess." 121 00:08:56,990 --> 00:09:02,340 On the authority of Ibn 'Umar and 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with them both), who said: 122 00:09:02,340 --> 00:09:06,340 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 123 00:09:06,340 --> 00:09:10,370 "Jibril kept enjoining good treatment of the neighbor upon me 124 00:09:10,370 --> 00:09:14,370 until I thought he would include him among the heirs." 125 00:09:14,370 --> 00:09:16,460 Agreed upon. 126 00:09:16,460 --> 00:09:21,330 "I thought" means I came to believe and expect. 127 00:09:21,330 --> 00:09:24,970 Among the benefits derived from the hadith: 128 00:09:24,970 --> 00:09:27,159 The neighbor possesses a tremendous right, 129 00:09:27,159 --> 00:09:29,159 and one must honor this neighborly relationship 130 00:09:29,159 --> 00:09:33,159 and care for him by extending all forms of kindness to him 131 00:09:33,159 --> 00:09:37,159 according to one's capacity, while warding off any harm from him. 132 00:09:37,159 --> 00:09:39,700 The permissibility of hoping for additional divine favor 133 00:09:39,700 --> 00:09:41,700 when blessings continuously follow one another. 134 00:09:41,700 --> 00:09:47,309 The permissibility of expressing the virtuous thoughts that cross one's mind. 135 00:09:47,309 --> 00:09:53,889 Because of how frequently Jibril enjoined care for the neighbor upon the Prophet, peace be upon him, 136 00:09:53,889 --> 00:09:58,889 he presumed that Allah would grant the neighbor a share of inheritance 137 00:09:58,889 --> 00:10:00,889 to be given alongside immediate relatives. 138 00:10:00,889 --> 00:10:06,330 On the authority of Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: 139 00:10:06,330 --> 00:10:10,330 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 140 00:10:10,330 --> 00:10:12,330 "O Abu Dharr, 141 00:10:12,330 --> 00:10:16,330 when you cook broth, add extra water to it, 142 00:10:16,330 --> 00:10:18,330 and share it generously with your neighbors." 143 00:10:18,330 --> 00:10:20,460 Narrated by Muslim. 144 00:10:20,460 --> 00:10:24,679 And in another narration of his on the authority of Abu Dharr, he said: 145 00:10:24,679 --> 00:10:29,679 "My close friend, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, advised me: 146 00:10:29,679 --> 00:10:33,679 'When you cook broth, add extra water to it, 147 00:10:33,679 --> 00:10:36,679 then look to some household among your neighbors 148 00:10:36,679 --> 00:10:39,679 and serve them some of it in an honorable manner.'" 149 00:10:39,679 --> 00:10:43,860 Among the benefits derived from the hadith: 150 00:10:43,860 --> 00:10:50,990 The recommendation of advising loved ones and companions with what benefits them in their worldly life and the Hereafter. 151 00:10:50,990 --> 00:10:54,500 The recommendation of exchanging gifts among neighbors, 152 00:10:54,500 --> 00:11:00,110 because it fosters affection and increases mutual love. 153 00:11:00,110 --> 00:11:04,110 Never belittling any form of good or act of righteousness, 154 00:11:04,110 --> 00:11:07,110 for each of them constitutes a recognized act of kindness. 155 00:11:07,110 --> 00:11:11,259 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), 156 00:11:11,259 --> 00:11:15,259 that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 157 00:11:15,259 --> 00:11:18,299 "By Allah, he does not believe! 158 00:11:18,299 --> 00:11:20,299 By Allah, he does not believe! 159 00:11:20,299 --> 00:11:22,299 By Allah, he does not believe!" 160 00:11:22,299 --> 00:11:24,299 It was asked: 161 00:11:24,299 --> 00:11:26,299 "Who, O Messenger of Allah?" 162 00:11:26,299 --> 00:11:27,389 He said: 163 00:11:27,389 --> 00:11:31,389 "The one whose neighbor is not safe from his harmful conduct." 164 00:11:31,389 --> 00:11:33,490 Agreed upon. 165 00:11:33,490 --> 00:11:36,649 And in a narration by Muslim: 166 00:11:36,649 --> 00:11:41,649 "He shall not enter Paradise whose neighbor is not safe from his harmful conduct." 167 00:11:41,649 --> 00:11:44,220 "Al-Bawa'iq" 168 00:11:44,220 --> 00:11:47,220 refers to calamities, harms, and evil actions. 169 00:11:47,220 --> 00:11:49,990 Among the benefits derived from the hadith: 170 00:11:49,990 --> 00:11:55,629 Restraining harm from neighbors is part of the perfection of faith. 171 00:11:55,629 --> 00:11:57,629 An emphatic affirmation of the neighbor's right, 172 00:11:57,629 --> 00:12:01,629 due to his swearing by Allah upon that, peace be upon him, 173 00:12:01,629 --> 00:12:05,629 and repeating the oath three times. 174 00:12:05,629 --> 00:12:10,820 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: 175 00:12:10,820 --> 00:12:14,820 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 176 00:12:14,820 --> 00:12:17,820 "O Muslim women, 177 00:12:17,820 --> 00:12:20,820 let no female neighbor belittle a gift given to her neighbor, 178 00:12:20,820 --> 00:12:23,980 even if it be only the trotters of a sheep." 179 00:12:23,980 --> 00:12:26,389 Agreed upon. 180 00:12:26,389 --> 00:12:29,389 And on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), 181 00:12:29,389 --> 00:12:33,389 that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 182 00:12:33,389 --> 00:12:36,389 "No neighbor should prevent his neighbor 183 00:12:36,389 --> 00:12:39,580 from fixing a wooden beam into his wall." 184 00:12:39,580 --> 00:12:42,580 Abu Hurayrah would then say: 185 00:12:42,580 --> 00:12:45,580 "Why do I see you turning away from it? 186 00:12:45,580 --> 00:12:50,679 By Allah, I will surely cast it between your shoulders!" 187 00:12:50,679 --> 00:12:52,899 Agreed upon. 188 00:12:52,899 --> 00:12:56,899 "Khashabahu" has been narrated in the genitive construct as a plural ("his wooden beams"), 189 00:12:56,899 --> 00:13:01,000 and as "khashabatan" with nunation in the singular ("a wooden beam"). 190 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:05,000 His remark: "Why do I see you turning away from it?" 191 00:13:05,000 --> 00:13:10,019 refers to turning away from this Sunnah. 192 00:13:10,019 --> 00:13:12,379 Among the benefits derived from the hadith: 193 00:13:12,379 --> 00:13:17,379 Mutual cooperation and tolerance among neighbors are among the essential rights of neighborhood, 194 00:13:17,379 --> 00:13:22,889 and a true manifestation of the cohesion of the Islamic society. 195 00:13:22,889 --> 00:13:26,889 If a wall belongs to one person who has a neighbor, 196 00:13:26,889 --> 00:13:29,889 that neighbor has the legal right to rest his roof beam upon it, 197 00:13:29,889 --> 00:13:32,889 whether the owner grants permission or not, 198 00:13:32,889 --> 00:13:36,889 provided that this causes no structural harm to the wall, 199 00:13:36,889 --> 00:13:40,889 For Islam has established among its universal maxims: 200 00:13:40,889 --> 00:13:44,590 "There shall be no harm nor reciprocating of harm." 201 00:13:44,590 --> 00:13:50,980 It is permissible to denounce anyone who abandons a Shar'i obligation, in a manner appropriate to the situation. 202 00:13:50,980 --> 00:13:54,980 A legal ruling must not be abandoned merely because people are ignorant of it 203 00:13:54,980 --> 00:13:56,980 or turn away from it; 204 00:13:56,980 --> 00:14:02,980 rather, one must remain steadfast until people learn and embrace it. 205 00:14:02,980 --> 00:14:07,220 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), 206 00:14:07,220 --> 00:14:12,320 the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 207 00:14:12,320 --> 00:14:18,350 "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him not harm his neighbor; 208 00:14:18,350 --> 00:14:24,350 and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him honor his guest; 209 00:14:24,350 --> 00:14:32,350 and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent." 210 00:14:32,350 --> 00:14:34,580 Agreed upon. 211 00:14:34,580 --> 00:14:38,580 On the authority of Abu Shurayh al-Khuza'i (may Allah be pleased with him), 212 00:14:38,580 --> 00:14:41,580 the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 213 00:14:41,580 --> 00:14:47,639 "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him treat his neighbor well; 214 00:14:47,639 --> 00:14:53,639 and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him honor his guest; 215 00:14:53,639 --> 00:15:00,639 and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent." 216 00:15:00,639 --> 00:15:07,019 Recorded by Muslim with this wording, and al-Bukhari recorded part of it. 217 00:15:07,019 --> 00:15:10,590 Among the benefits derived from the hadith: 218 00:15:11,590 --> 00:15:15,750 Inflicting harm upon a neighbor through word or deed 219 00:15:15,750 --> 00:15:21,750 negates the perfection of faith and contradicts the attributes of the servants of the Most Merciful. 220 00:15:21,750 --> 00:15:24,169 The guest has an established right; 221 00:15:24,169 --> 00:15:29,200 thus, a Muslim should provide hospitality to his guest, receive him cheerfully, 222 00:15:29,200 --> 00:15:32,899 and prepare suitable lodging for him. 223 00:15:32,899 --> 00:15:35,899 Speech is either good or evil; 224 00:15:35,899 --> 00:15:37,899 so whoever knows some speech to be good, 225 00:15:37,899 --> 00:15:42,639 let him speak it only after reflection and careful consideration. 226 00:15:42,639 --> 00:15:48,279 Silence is better than useless talk. 227 00:15:48,279 --> 00:15:51,279 A servant of Allah must guard his tongue, 228 00:15:51,279 --> 00:15:55,279 for nothing topples people on their faces—or on their noses—into the Fire 229 00:15:55,279 --> 00:15:58,279 except the harvests of their tongues. 230 00:15:58,279 --> 00:16:03,820 On the authority of 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), she said: 231 00:16:03,820 --> 00:16:05,820 "I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, 232 00:16:05,820 --> 00:16:07,820 I have two neighbors, 233 00:16:07,820 --> 00:16:10,820 so to which of them should I send a gift?' 234 00:16:10,820 --> 00:16:11,820 He replied: 235 00:16:11,820 --> 00:16:15,850 'To the one whose door is closer to you.'" 236 00:16:15,850 --> 00:16:17,850 Recorded by al-Bukhari. 237 00:16:17,850 --> 00:16:22,190 Among the benefits derived from the hadith: 238 00:16:22,190 --> 00:16:25,190 One should be considerate of the feelings of the nearer neighbor, 239 00:16:25,190 --> 00:16:30,190 as he sees whatever gifts or provisions enter his neighbor's house, 240 00:16:30,190 --> 00:16:32,190 unlike the one who is farther away. 241 00:16:33,190 --> 00:16:39,190 Moreover, the closer neighbor can respond more swiftly to any emergency that befalls his neighbor, 242 00:16:39,190 --> 00:16:42,190 especially during moments of heedlessness or vulnerability. 243 00:16:42,190 --> 00:16:47,799 The closer a neighbor is, the greater his rights over his neighbor become. 244 00:16:47,799 --> 00:16:52,250 The recognized standard of proximity here is the proximity of doors. 245 00:16:52,250 --> 00:16:57,860 From this hadith, it is deduced that knowledge precedes action; 246 00:16:57,860 --> 00:17:02,860 which is why 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) inquired about the ruling on the matter 247 00:17:02,860 --> 00:17:05,859 prior to proceeding with the deed. 248 00:17:05,859 --> 00:17:12,099 On the authority of 'Abdullah Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both), he said: 249 00:17:12,099 --> 00:17:16,140 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 250 00:17:16,140 --> 00:17:19,140 "The best of companions in the sight of Allah Almighty 251 00:17:19,140 --> 00:17:22,140 is the one who is best to his companion; 252 00:17:22,140 --> 00:17:25,140 and the best of neighbors in the sight of Allah Almighty 253 00:17:25,140 --> 00:17:28,299 is the one who is best to his neighbor." 254 00:17:28,299 --> 00:17:31,059 Recorded by al-Tirmidhi. 255 00:17:31,059 --> 00:17:33,059 Among the benefits derived from the hadith: 256 00:17:33,059 --> 00:17:38,220 Encouragement to venerate and strengthen ties of faith-based companionship. 257 00:17:38,220 --> 00:17:42,700 Encouragement to safeguard the neighbor and show excellence toward him. 258 00:17:42,700 --> 00:17:49,250 Islam's earnest concern for strengthening the bonds of love among Muslims. 259 00:17:50,250 --> 00:17:53,279 Riyad al-Salihin.