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Riyadh Al-Salehin | Episode (179) | Chapter: It is disliked to ask in the face of God for anything other than Paradise
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Riyadh al-Salihin from the words of the Master of the Messengers, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
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Chapter: The Dislike of Asking by the Countenance of Allah for Anything Other than Paradise.
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And the Dislike of Refusing Someone Who Asks by Allah or Seeks Intercession Through Him.
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On the authority of Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him, who said:
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The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"Do not ask by the Countenance of Allah except for Paradise."
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Narrated by Abu Dawud.
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"Do not ask": meaning, do not request.
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"By the Countenance of Allah": meaning the requester’s saying, "I ask you by the Countenance of Allah."
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"Except for Paradise": meaning, except for the blessings of Paradise and the promises of the Hereafter.
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From the benefits of the hadith:
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The dislike of asking or seeking intercession by the Countenance of Allah the Exalted to attain any worldly gain.
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The permissibility of asking by the Countenance of Allah the Exalted for anything pertaining to the blessings of the Hereafter.
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On the authority of Ibn 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both, who said:
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The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"Whoever seeks refuge by Allah, then grant him refuge."
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"Whoever asks by Allah, then give him."
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"Whoever calls upon you, then answer him."
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"And whoever does you a favor, then recompense him."
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"If you do not find anything with which to recompense him,"
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"Then pray for him until you feel that you have recompensed him."
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Narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Nasa'i.
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"Seeks refuge":
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Meaning, he asks by Allah to be protected, shielded, and defended.
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"Recompense him":
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Meaning, respond to his kindness with a similar kindness.
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From the benefits of the hadith:
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The encouragement to respond to one who seeks protection and refuge by Allah the Exalted.
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This is out of reverence and glorification for the One by Whom he sought refuge.
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For he has sought refuge with the Almighty.
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Whoever asks for something by Allah, it is obligatory to give it to him if the person asked is capable of doing so.
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The encouragement to accept an invitation and to honor the one who adjures the person invited by Allah.
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From the character of the Muslim:
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Loyalty, not denying favors, and thanking people.
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For whoever does not thank people does not thank Allah.
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So, whoever does a favor for a Muslim,
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He should respond with thanks and material recompense for it.
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If he is unable to provide recompense,
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He should pray for him for good,
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By saying, "May Allah reward you with good."
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Whoever says to his brother, "May Allah reward you with good,"
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Has indeed excelled in praise.
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Chapter: The Prohibition of Saying "Shah Shah" (King of Kings) to a Ruler or Others.
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Because its meaning is "King of Kings."
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And none is described by that except Allah, glory be to Him and the Exalted.
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On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him,
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From the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who said:
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"The most despicable name in the sight of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic,"
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"Is a man who calls himself the King of Kings."
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Agreed upon.
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Sufyan Ibn 'Uyaynah said:
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"King of Kings" is like "Shah Shah."
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"Most despicable": meaning the most disgraced, smallest, and lowest.
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From the benefits of the hadith:
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Whoever names himself or is named by others with this title,
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Is among the most disgraced, contemptible, and lowest of people in status before Allah.
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The prohibition of naming oneself with one of the Beautiful Names of Allah,
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Or imitating Him in one of His supreme attributes.
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The obligation of proper etiquette in all things with Allah.
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The prohibition of describing created beings with attributes of greatness and titles of pride,
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Which none deserves except Allah the Exalted.
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Included in this is their saying "Judge of Judges."
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The correct term is "The Most Just of Judges."
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Chapter: The Prohibition of Addressing the Immoral Person, the Innovator, and their likes,
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As "Sayyid" (Master) or similar titles.
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On the authority of Buraydah, may Allah be pleased with him, who said:
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The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"Do not call the hypocrite 'Master'."
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"For if he is indeed a master,"
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"Then you have angered your Lord, the Mighty and Majestic."
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Narrated by Abu Dawud.
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"Sayyid" is applied to one who surpasses his people,
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And whose status is elevated above them.
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It is applied to a leader and a person of virtue.
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It is applied to the forbearing one who is not provoked by his anger.
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It is applied to the generous one,
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And to the owner, and to the husband.
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"If he is indeed a master":
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Meaning, if he is of elevated status and high standing.
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"You have angered your Lord":
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Meaning, you have angered your Lord by honoring His enemy,
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The one who has strayed from His servitude.
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From the benefits of the hadith:
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The prohibition of honoring hypocrites and those like them,
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With descriptions of respect and esteem.
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Honoring these disobedient ones,
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Is a cause for the anger of the Lord, blessed and exalted be He.
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Whoever does that,
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It is incumbent upon the Muslim community,
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Not to leave a gap for the hypocrites,
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Through which they may resort to directing the affairs of the Muslims.
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Rather, they should be kept in a state of humiliation and insignificance,
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Because they have opposed the command of Allah and His Messenger.
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Included with the hypocrite in this ruling are:
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The immoral person, the disbeliever,
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The atheist, and the innovator.
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Hadiths have come using the word "Sayyid"
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For the people of faith, knowledge, and virtue.
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From this, we know that the one being addressed as "Sayyid,"
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If he is virtuous and righteous,
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Whether through knowledge or piety,
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Then there is no harm in that.
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Chapter: The Dislike of Cursing Fever.
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On the authority of Jabir, may Allah be pleased with him,
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That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him,
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Visited Umm al-Sa'ib or Umm al-Musayyib,
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And said, "What is the matter with you, O Umm al-Sa'ib,"
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"Or O Umm al-Musayyib, that you are shivering?"
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She said, "Fever, may Allah not bless it."
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He said, "Do not curse fever,"
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"For it removes the sins of the children of Adam,"
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"Just as the bellows removes the dross of iron."
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Narrated by Muslim.
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"Shivering":
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Meaning, you are moving with a rapid movement.
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And its meaning is that you are trembling.
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From the benefits of the hadith:
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A clarification that the pains and ailments that afflict the Muslim,
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Are a cause for the expiation of his sins and the raising of his ranks.
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The prohibition of cursing something that draws one closer to Allah the Exalted,
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Even if it involves hardship for the servants.
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It is not permissible to be annoyed or distressed by the decree of Allah,
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For that is contrary to patience and contentment.
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The keenness of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him,
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To convey the sciences of religion to his Companions in the easiest manner,
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And to provide tangible examples,
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So that they may settle in their understanding and take root in their minds.
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Chapter: The Prohibition of Cursing the Wind,
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And a clarification of what should be said when it occurs.
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On the authority of Abu al-Mundhir,
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Ubayy Ibn Ka'b, may Allah be pleased with him, who said:
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The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"Do not curse the wind."
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"So if you see what you dislike,"
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"Then say:"
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"O Allah, we ask You for the good of this wind,"
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"And the good of what is in it,"
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"And the good of what it has been commanded with."
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"And we seek refuge in You from the evil of this wind,"
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"And the evil of what is in it,"
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"And the evil of what it has been commanded with."
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Narrated by al-Tirmidhi.
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"What you dislike":
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Meaning, its gusting and intensity.
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"The good of this wind":
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Meaning, the good resulting from it,
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Such as the gathering of clouds which causes rain.
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"The good of what is in it":
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Meaning, the good contained within it,
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Such as the sailing of ships and the like.
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"The evil of this wind":
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Its being a storm or a destructive wind.
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"And the evil of what is in it":
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From destruction and other things.
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From the benefits of the hadith:
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The prohibition of cursing the wind and other things,
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From the cosmic phenomena,
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Because whatever good or evil is in them,
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Is subjected by the command of Allah the Exalted.
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The recommendation, when a matter occurs that brings both good and evil,
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To ask Allah for its good,
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And to seek refuge from its evil,
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And not to curse it entirely.
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Cosmic phenomena,
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Are signs from the signs of Allah the Exalted.
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In them is good and mercy,
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For whom Allah wills His mercy,
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And in them is woe and destruction,
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And grave matters,
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For whom Allah wills His punishment.
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And on the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him,
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He said:
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I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him,
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Saying:
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"The wind is from the spirit (ruh) of Allah,"
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"It brings mercy and it brings punishment."
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"So if you see it,"
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"Do not curse it,"
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"And ask Allah for its good,"
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"And seek refuge in Allah,"
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"From its evil."
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Narrated by Abu Dawud.
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His saying, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him,
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"From the spirit of Allah":
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Meaning, His mercy to His servants.
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From the benefits of the hadith:
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The wind is a part of the mercy of Allah,
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And that explains the reason for the prohibition of cursing it.
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The wind contains much good,
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For the well-being of the lands and the servants.
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And it contains widespread evil,
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From the destruction of crops and offspring.
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Therefore, it is incumbent upon the Muslim,
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To ask Allah for its good,
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And to protect him from its evil.
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The obligation of turning to Allah,
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And supplicating to Him,
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When witnessing what is frightening,
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Among His signs in the universe:
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It is not part of a Muslim’s character
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To use abusive language, insult, or curse.
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On the authority of ‘A’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, she said:
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The Prophet, peace be upon him,
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Whenever the wind blew fiercely, would say:
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"O Allah, I ask You for its good,
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And the good of what is in it, and the good of what it was sent with,
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And I seek refuge in You from its evil,
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And the evil of what is in it,
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And the evil of what it was sent with."
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Narrated by Muslim.
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"Blew fiercely"
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Means it intensified and raged.
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Among the benefits of the hadith:
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Al-Shafi'i, may Allah have mercy on him, said:
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It is not appropriate for anyone
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To curse the winds,
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For it is a creation of Allah the Exalted that is obedient,
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And one of His soldiers.
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He makes it a mercy or a punishment as He wills.
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Chapter: The prohibition of cursing the rooster.
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On the authority of Zayd Ibn Khalid al-Juhani, may Allah be pleased with him, he said:
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The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said:
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"Do not curse the rooster,
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For it wakes [people] for prayer."
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Narrated by Abu Dawud.
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Among the benefits of the hadith:
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The prohibition of cursing the rooster,
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Because it wakes the sleepers for prayer
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And alerts the heedless,
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So they hasten to the obedience of Allah.
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One is forbidden from being annoyed by things that help a Muslim in the obedience of his Lord,
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Even if they prevent one from enjoying some worldly comfort,
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Like the rooster,
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Which interrupts the pleasure of your sleep;
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Yet what it calls you to
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Is better in this world and the Hereafter.
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Chapter: The prohibition of a person saying,
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"We have received rain by the setting of such-and-such star."
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On the authority of Zayd Ibn Khalid, may Allah be pleased with him, he said:
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The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, led us
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In the morning prayer at al-Hudaybiyah,
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Following rainfall that occurred during the night.
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When he finished,
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He turned to the people and said:
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"Do you know what your Lord has said?"
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They said:
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"Allah and His Messenger know best."
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He said:
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"This morning, some of My servants became believers in Me, and some became disbelievers.
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As for the one who said:
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'We have received rain by the grace of Allah and His mercy,'
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That person is a believer in Me,
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And a disbeliever in the stars.
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And as for the one who said:
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'We have received rain by the setting of such-and-such star,'
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That person is a disbeliever in Me,
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And a believer in the stars."
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Agreed upon.
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"Rain" here
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Refers to the rainfall.
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"Setting of a star" (naw')
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Refers to the rising and setting of the stars.
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Among the benefits of the hadith:
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It is not permissible to turn away from the qiblah during prayer.
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It is recommended for the Imam to face the worshippers
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After the prayer has concluded.
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It is permissible for the follower to say,
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"So-and-so led us in prayer."
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The meaning is:
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That so-and-so led us in prayer as an Imam.
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It is recommended to speak of the blessings of Allah
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And attribute the grace to Him alone.
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It is permissible for an Imam or a scholar to pose a question to his companions,
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Even if it can only be grasped through careful reflection.
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The prohibition of shirk in all its types and manifestations.
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The invalidation of all the superstitions of the Age of Ignorance.
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Among these is what they used to say:
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That the descent of rain is caused by the stars,
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Either by their creation, according to their claim,
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Or by their being a sign.
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