Riyadh Al-Salehin | Episode (166) | Chapter on the prohibition of insulting a Muslim unjustly

0:00 Riyad al-Salihin: The Gardens of the Righteous from the Words of the Master of Messengers, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

0:09 Chapter on the prohibition of reviling a Muslim without just cause

0:16 Allah the Exalted says:

0:19 And those who harm believing men and believing women for something they have not earned have certainly burdened themselves with a manifest slander and a clear sin.

0:31 Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that he said:

0:34 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

0:38 Reviling a Muslim is an act of wickedness.

0:41 And fighting him is an act of disbelief.

0:43 Agreed upon by al-Bukhari and Muslim.

0:46 Transgression

0:48 That is, deviating from obedience to Allah and His Messenger.

0:51 In the terminology of the Shari'ah, it refers to...

0:53 More severe than disobedience.

0:55 Reviling others.

0:58 That is, verbal abuse and insults.

1:00 And speaking about a person in a way that highlights his faults.

1:04 Among the benefits of this hadith

1:06 Reverencing the rights of a fellow Muslim.

1:08 And the ruling regarding one who insults him unjustly is that he is a transgressor (fasiq).

1:13 Some deeds are labeled as disbelief by way of stern warning.

1:18 This falls under the category of a lesser form of disbelief that does not expel one from the fold of faith.

1:21 Unless he deems it lawful for himself.

1:25 And on the authority of Abu Dharr, may Allah be pleased with him

1:28 He heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say:

1:33 No man should accuse another of immorality or disbelief.

1:37 unless it rebounded upon him.

1:39 If its possessor is not like that.

1:42 It was recorded by al-Bukhari.

1:45 Among the benefits of the hadith

1:48 Whoever says to another

1:50 An evildoer or a disbeliever.

1:52 If it does not contain that.

1:55 For that returns to me.

1:58 The permissibility of [the ruling regarding] one who sees a transgressor or a disbeliever.

2:02 And he possessed clear evidence for that.

2:05 That he may clarify this in order to warn against it.

2:08 Warning the Muslims against disparaging one another.

2:13 with open defiance or disbelief

2:15 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him:

2:19 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

2:24 Regarding those who trade insults, whatever they say falls back upon the one who initiated it, provided the oppressed does not overstep the bounds.

2:27 The one who initiates the aggression is the one at fault until the oppressed party retaliates.

2:32 It was recorded by Muslim.

2:34 The two people who are insulting one another.

2:37 The two individuals who are insulting one another.

2:41 What he said

2:43 What a grave sin it is to utter such insults.

2:46 until the oppressed person retaliates.

2:49 Meaning, he exceeds the limits of seeking justice.

2:52 Among the benefits of the hadith

2:56 Reviling a Muslim is forbidden.

2:58 The permissibility of one who has been insulted to defend himself.

3:01 in the same manner as he insulted him.

3:03 Provided it does not constitute a lie or a false accusation.

3:06 If the person who has been insulted seeks retribution for himself.

3:10 He received his full due for the injustice he suffered.

3:12 And the first party was absolved of his right.

3:14 And the sin of initiating it remains upon him.

3:17 If the oppressed person exceeds the bounds in their retaliation.

3:20 The sin attached to him.

3:23 It is recommended to exercise patience and pardon towards the Muslims.

3:26 So that the servant does not fall into transgression.

3:29 The one who initiates evil and the act of initiation itself.

3:32 He shall bear the sin of whoever follows his example in it.

3:35 It does not diminish their burdens in the slightest.

3:38 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said:

3:44 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was approached.

3:47 regarding a man who had consumed alcohol.

3:49 He said, "Strike him."

3:52 Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, said:

3:54 So, who is the one striking with his hand?

3:56 And he who strikes with his sandal.

3:58 And the one who strikes with his garment.

4:00 When he turned away.

4:02 Some of the people said

4:04 May Allah disgrace you.

4:06 He said, "Do not say this."

4:09 Do not assist the Shaytan against him.

4:12 It was recorded by al-Bukhari.

4:16 He has already drunk.

4:17 That is, the consumption of intoxicants.

4:19 Do not assist the Shaytan against him.

4:23 That is, do not let Satan achieve his objective.

4:26 And thus his objective is attained.

4:28 For by adorning himself in this way, he intends to commit an act of disobedience against Allah.

4:31 The attainment of disgrace.

4:33 And if they invoke disgrace upon him.

4:35 For the devil has indeed realized his hopes.

4:39 Among the benefits of the hadith

4:41 A refutation of those who claim that one who commits a major sin is a disbeliever.

4:47 The negation of faith from the one who consumes alcohol.

4:50 It is not intended to imply universality.

4:52 Rather, the intention is to negate the perfection of faith.

4:57 The permissibility of carrying out the prescribed punishment for a wine drinker by means of flogging.

5:01 It is permissible to strike with sandals, the hand, or the edges of one's garment.

5:05 Satan desires disgrace for the servants of Allah.

5:10 Prohibiting people from assisting the devil in leading the servants of Allah astray.

5:15 Narrated Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said:

5:20 I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, say:

5:25 Whoever falsely accuses his slave of adultery

5:28 The prescribed punishment for him shall be carried out on the Day of Resurrection.

5:31 Unless it is as he said.

5:34 Agreed upon by al-Bukhari and Muslim.

5:36 To cast, meaning to throw.

5:40 The hadd—that is, the specific punishment prescribed by the Shari'ah for one who falsely accuses another of unchastity.

5:45 It is eighty lashes.

5:48 Among the benefits of the hadith

5:51 In Islamic law, the prescribed punishments serve both as a means of discipline and as a deterrent.

5:55 These are both deterrents and atonements.

5:58 The obligation of implementing the prescribed legal punishments (hudud) upon the servants of Allah.

6:02 Whether they were free individuals or enslaved.

6:06 A warning against people slandering one another.

6:10 Whoever does not face retribution for his actions in this world

6:13 I will exact retribution from him in the Hereafter.

6:19 Chapter on the prohibition of reviling the deceased without a valid legal justification or religious interest.

6:26 This constitutes a warning against following him in his innovations, his open defiance of religious law, and similar matters.

6:32 This includes the verse and the hadiths previously mentioned in the preceding chapter.

6:37 'A'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, reported that she said:

6:42 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

6:46 Do not revile the dead.

6:48 For they have reached the reward of what they sent ahead.

6:52 Recorded by al-Bukhari.

6:55 They reached, meaning they arrived.

6:59 Whatever they have put forth, meaning of their deeds.

7:04 Among the benefits of the hadith

7:06 The prohibition against reviling the deceased.

7:09 The deceased have reached the destination of whatever good or evil they sent forth.

7:13 There is no benefit in reviling them.

7:16 The sanctity of deceased Muslims is equivalent to the sanctity of the living.

7:25 Chapter on the prohibition of causing harm.

7:29 Allah the Exalted says:

7:31 “And those who malign believing men and believing women undeservedly, they bear the guilt of slander and manifest sin.” (33:58)

7:36 “And those who malign believing men and believing women undeservedly, they bear the guilt of slander and manifest sin.” (33:58)

7:40 Narrated ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr ibn al-‘As (may Allah be pleased with them both), who said:

7:46 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

7:50 A true Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand other Muslims are safe.

7:55 And the true emigrant (muhajir) is the one who abandons what Allah has forbidden.

7:59 Agreed upon by al-Bukhari and Muslim.

8:02 Hijrah means abandonment or forsaking.

8:06 Among the benefits of the hadith

8:09 Among the proofs of a Muslim’s submission to Islam

8:12 The safety of the Muslims from his tongue and his hand.

8:16 Among the proofs of a Muslim’s submission to Allah is...

8:19 The excellence of a servant’s conduct in his relationship with his Lord.

8:24 The tongue is the expression of what lies within the soul.

8:27 And likewise, the hand.

8:29 The obligation to distance oneself from everything that causes harm or injury to the Muslims.

8:35 And on the authority of ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr ibn al-‘As, may Allah be pleased with them both, who said:

8:41 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

8:45 Whoever wishes to be distanced from the Fire and admitted into Paradise

8:50 Then, let death come to him while he believes in Allah and the Last Day.

8:56 And let him treat people in the way he would love to be treated by them.

9:02 It was recorded by Muslim.

9:07 Chapter on the Prohibition of Mutual Hatred, Severing Ties, and Turning Away from One Another

9:13 Allah the Exalted says

9:15 The believers are but brothers.

9:18 And the Almighty has said

9:20 “O ye who believe! Whoso of you becometh a renegade from his religion, (know that in his stead) Allah will bring a people whom He loveth and who love Him, humble toward believers, stern toward disbelievers, striving in the way of Allah, and fearing not the blame of any blamer. Such is the grace of Allah which He giveth unto whom He will. Allah is All-Embracing, All-Knowing.” (5:54)

9:25 And the Almighty has said

9:27 Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

9:30 “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)

9:36 On the authority of Anas, may Allah be pleased with him.

9:40 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

9:44 Do not harbor hatred toward one another.

9:46 And do not envy one another.

9:48 And do not turn your backs on one another.

9:50 And do not cut off ties with one another.

9:52 And be, O servants of Allah, brothers.

9:55 It is not permissible for a Muslim to shun his brother for more than three days.

10:00 Agreed upon by al-Bukhari and Muslim.

10:04 Envy

10:05 Wishing for the removal of a blessing from one who is deserving of it.

10:09 Turning one's back on one another.

10:11 Severing ties and shunning one another.

10:13 It is not permissible for a man to turn his back on his companion.

10:17 And he turns his face away from him.

10:19 It is the severing of ties.

10:23 Among the benefits of the hadith

10:25 Prohibiting Muslims from harboring mutual hatred for reasons other than for the sake of Allah the Exalted.

10:30 Rather, it is based on the whims of the self.

10:32 For Allah has made the Muslims brothers.

10:35 The brothers love one another and do not harbor hatred toward each other.

10:40 The prohibition for Muslims against envy and wishing evil upon others.

10:45 Therefore, let none of you envy one another.

10:48 He forbade turning one's back on one another, severing ties, and boycotting for more than three days.

10:53 All of this pertains to the severing of ties over worldly matters.

10:57 As for the sake of religion

10:59 It is permissible to exceed three.

11:02 Encouraging brotherhood in the religion.

11:06 And that is the most sublime of the bonds of faith.

11:10 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him

11:14 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

11:18 The gates of Paradise are opened on Monday and Thursday.

11:23 Then He forgives every servant who does not associate anything with Allah.

11:28 Except for a man between whom and his brother there is animosity.

11:33 It is said: "Observe these two until they reconcile."

11:42 It was recorded by Muslim.

11:44 And in another narration of his

11:46 Deeds are presented before Allah every Monday and Thursday.

11:51 He mentioned something similar regarding al-shahna’, meaning enmity.

11:57 Look at these two, meaning: delay them.

12:01 Among the benefits of the hadith

12:04 An explanation of the excellence of Monday and Thursday.

12:09 Deeds are raised to Allah every Monday and Thursday.

12:12 They are presented to Allah, from Whom nothing is hidden.

12:17 All sins are forgiven through seeking forgiveness.

12:20 Except for polytheism (shirk) and harboring malice.

12:22 An explanation of the reasons for the prohibition of malice.

12:26 This is because it is coupled with polytheism.

12:29 The obligation to reconcile between people.

12:32 Supporting the oppressed.

12:33 And restraining the oppressive perpetrator.

12:36 The chapter on the prohibition of envy.

12:41 Which is wishing for the removal of a blessing from its possessor.

12:45 Whether it is a religious or worldly blessing.

12:49 Allah the Exalted said:

12:52 “Or are they jealous of mankind because of that which Allah of His bounty hath bestowed upon them? For We bestowed upon the house of Abraham (of old) the Scripture and wisdom, and We bestowed on them a mighty kingdom.” (4:54)

12:59 It contains the hadith of Anas mentioned in the previous chapter.

13:04 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him.

13:08 That the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

13:12 Beware of envy.

13:15 For envy consumes good deeds.

13:18 Just as fire consumes firewood.

13:21 Or he said: dry grass.

13:24 Narrated by Abu Dawud.

13:26 Among the benefits of the hadith:

13:30 The prohibition of envy.

13:32 Because it depletes and nullifies good deeds rapidly.

13:36 Just as fire destroys firewood and dry grass.

13:40 Riyad al-Salihin.

Riyadh Al-Salehin | Episode (166) | Chapter on the prohibition of insulting a Muslim unjustly

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