Riyadh Al-Salehin | Episode (10) | Chapter on patience (5)

0:00 *Riyad al-Salihin* (The Meadows of the Righteous) from the words of the Master of the Messengers, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

0:09 Chapter on Patience.

0:14 On the authority of Mu'adh ibn Anas, may Allah be pleased with him,

0:18 the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

0:22 "Whoever suppresses his rage while being able to unleash it,

0:27 Allah, Glorified and Exalted be He, will summon him before all creation on the Day of Resurrection

0:33 so that He may let him choose whomsoever he wishes from the maidens of Paradise (*al-hur al-'in*)."

0:38 Related by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi.

0:41 "Suppresses his rage" means swallowing his wrath, bearing its cause, and remaining patient through it.

0:48 Among the benefits of this hadith:

0:52 Encouragement to suppress rage, as it is among the characteristics of the most complete believers,

0:57 in accordance with the saying of the Exalted:

0:59 "And those who suppress anger and pardon people,

1:03 and Allah loves the doers of good."

1:06 Forgiveness is truly acknowledged when one possesses the power to retaliate.

1:11 Strength of will and strength of character

1:14 are demonstrated in critical situations that provoke anger and agitation,

1:19 where a person reins in his anger and suppresses his rage.

1:25 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him,

1:28 a man said to the Prophet, peace be upon him: "Counsel me."

1:33 He said: "Do not get angry."

1:36 The man repeated his request several times,

1:38 and he said: "Do not get angry."

1:41 Related by al-Bukhari.

1:45 Among the benefits of this hadith:

1:47 Offering counsel and imparting it to whoever asks for it;

1:51 rather, it is an obligation due from a Muslim to his brother.

1:54 Repeating the advice holds great benefit for the one being advised,

1:58 for repetition reinforces understanding.

2:00 The immense harm of anger and what results from it,

2:04 and that it never brings any good,

2:06 unless it is solely for the sake of Allah.

2:08 The condemnation of anger and of approaching its triggers,

2:12 because avoiding it encompasses all goodness.

2:15 Blameworthy anger is that which is aroused by worldly matters,

2:19 whereas praiseworthy anger

2:21 is that which is for the sake of Allah and the vindication of His religion.

2:24 And he, peace and blessings be upon him,

2:27 would never become angry unless the sanctities of Allah were violated.

2:31 Whoever falls into anger ought

2:34 to repel it through several means, including:

2:37 seeking refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan,

2:40 remaining silent,

2:42 for the Prophet, peace be upon him, said:

2:45 "When one of you becomes angry, let him remain silent,"

2:48 and sitting down if he is standing,

2:51 and lying down if he is sitting;

2:54 for the Prophet, peace be upon him, said:

2:57 "When one of you becomes angry while standing,

3:00 let him sit down;

3:02 if his anger departs, well and good,

3:04 otherwise let him lie down."

3:06 He should also perform ablution (*wudu'*).

3:09 On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, he said:

3:15 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

3:19 "Affliction will not cease to befall a believing man and a believing woman

3:22 in their persons, their children, and their wealth,

3:25 until they meet Allah Almighty with no sin remaining upon them."

3:29 Related by al-Tirmidhi.

3:33 Among the benefits of this hadith:

3:35 The believer is subject to testing through various kinds of tribulations.

3:39 Glad tidings for the afflicted believer,

3:42 as the Exalted says:

3:44 "And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger..."

3:48 “And surely We shall try you with something of fear and hunger, and loss of wealth and lives and crops; but give glad tidings to the steadfast,” (2:155)

3:52 "And give glad tidings to the patient."

3:55 Tribulation expiates sins,

3:57 provided the servant is content and does not harbor resentment.

4:00 It is from the mercy of Allah toward His believing servants

4:03 that He expiates their sins in this worldly life

4:06 through worldly adversities and afflictions.

4:10 On the authority of Ibn 'Abbas, may Allah be pleased with both of them, who said:

4:15 'Uyaynah ibn Hisn arrived

4:17 and stayed with his nephew, al-Hurr ibn Qays,

4:20 who was among the group whom 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, kept close to himself.

4:25 The Qur'an reciters (*qurra'*) were the members of 'Umar's council and his consultative assembly,

4:31 whether they were middle-aged or youths.

4:34 'Uyaynah said to his nephew:

4:36 "O my nephew!

4:38 You have standing with this leader,

4:41 so request permission for me to enter upon him."

4:43 He sought permission,

4:44 and 'Umar granted him leave.

4:46 When he entered,

4:48 he said:

4:49 "Woe to you, O Ibn al-Khattab!

4:51 By Allah, you do not give us abundantly,

4:54 nor do you judge between us with justice!"

4:56 Thereupon 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, became so enraged

4:59 that he was on the verge of striking him.

5:01 But al-Hurr said to him:

5:03 "O Commander of the Believers!

5:05 Indeed, Allah Almighty

5:07 said to His Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him:

5:10 'Show forgiveness,

5:12 enjoin what is right,

5:13 and turn away from the ignorant.'

5:16 And this man is indeed among the ignorant!"

5:19 By Allah, 'Umar did not transgress it once he recited it,

5:23 for he was ever halting at the Book of Allah Almighty.

5:27 Related by al-Bukhari.

5:29 "The reciters" (*al-Qurra'*):

5:32 that is, the scholars devoted to worship.

5:34 "The members of 'Umar's council":

5:37 that is, those who constantly attended his assembly.

5:40 "Middle-aged" (*kuhul*):

5:41 *kuhul*

5:42 refers to those who have surpassed thirty years of age.

5:45 "You have standing" (*wajh*):

5:47 that is, you possess prestige and high status.

5:49 "Abundantly" (*al-jazl*):

5:51 that is, ample provisions and gifts.

5:53 "What is right" (*al-'urf*):

5:54 that is, good deeds and virtue (*al-ma'ruf*).

5:56 "Turn away from the ignorant":

5:58 that is, do not counter their foolishness with the like.

6:01 "Ever halting at the Book of Allah":

6:04 that is, strictly adhering to its rulings and never exceeding them.

6:10 Among the benefits of this hadith:

6:12 The high status of the people of the Qur'an and its bearers,

6:15 namely the scholars who act according to its rulings.

6:18 Guidance for the ruler

6:20 to take for himself an inner circle of scholars,

6:23 sitting in their company and seeking their counsel.

6:26 The opinion of the scholars is never born of whim,

6:29 nor of self-interest;

6:31 rather, it is for the vindication of Allah and His Messenger.

6:34 For the truth is dearer to them than their own selves,

6:37 their fathers, their sons, and their kinsfolk.

6:41 The merit of 'Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him,

6:44 in that he strictly adhered to the limits set by Allah,

6:47 fully compliant with His commands,

6:49 neither exceeding them nor transgressing them.

6:54 The wisdom of the scholar in admonishing his leader.

6:57 The recommendation that a ruler show patience toward his subjects

7:00 and maintain earnest concern for their best interests.

7:03 It is incumbent upon every official and leader

7:05 not to hesitate in returning to the truth and what is correct,

7:09 for returning to the truth is a virtue.

7:12 On the authority of Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him,

7:16 the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

7:20 "Indeed, after me there will be favoritism and matters you will disapprove of."

7:25 They said: "O Messenger of Allah,

7:28 what do you command us to do?"

7:30 He said:

7:31 "Fulfill the right incumbent upon you,

7:34 and ask Allah for what is rightfully yours."

7:37 Agreed upon.

7:39 "Favoritism" (*atharah*):

7:40 monopolizing a matter to the exclusion of others who have a rightful claim to it.

7:44 Among the benefits of this hadith:

7:49 Bearing divine decree with patience,

7:51 and accepting predestination, both its sweet and its bitter,

7:54 its good and its adversity.

7:56 The exhortation to hear and obey,

7:58 even if the ruler is unjust and tyrannical;

8:02 he is to be accorded his right of obedience,

8:04 and must not be rebelled against or deposed;

8:07 rather, one should beseech Allah Almighty to restrain his harm,

8:11 avert his evil, and rectify his condition.

8:13 The hadith is among the proofs of his Prophethood, peace and blessings be upon him,

8:18 as he foretold what would occur within his Ummah.

8:22 The permissibility of informing a person who will be tested

8:25 of the trials expected to befall him,

8:28 so that he may prepare his soul when what was promised comes to pass.

8:31 Clinging firmly to the Book and the Sunnah

8:34 is a deliverance from discord and disagreement,

8:37 and a light by which you see truth as truth

8:39 and falsehood as falsehood.

8:41 Exhortation to preserve the unity of the Muslim community,

8:46 for warding off harm takes precedence over procuring benefit.

8:50 On the authority of Abu Yahya Usayd ibn Hudayr, may Allah be pleased with him,

8:56 a man from the Ansar said:

8:59 "O Messenger of Allah,

9:01 will you not appoint me as you have appointed so-and-so?"

9:05 He replied: "Indeed, you will encounter favoritism after me,

9:09 so be patient until you meet me at the Basin (*al-Hawd*)."

9:13 Agreed upon.

9:17 "Appoint me" means assign me as an administrative official.

9:21 "The Basin" refers to the Basin of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, on the Day of Resurrection.

9:27 Among the benefits of this hadith:

9:31 It is impermissible to seek positions of authority and governance,

9:34 and whoever asks for them should not be granted them.

9:37 His saying, peace and blessings be upon him,

9:40 "You will see favoritism after me," indicates

9:43 that monopolizing worldly spoils

9:46 would only take place after his lifetime, peace be upon him,

9:49 and would not happen during his era.

9:52 Bearing the injustice of a ruler with patience when he monopolizes worldly wealth.

9:57 It contains an affirmation of the virtue of the Ansar,

10:00 and that they are among those who will come to drink at the Basin of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him.

10:06 On the authority of Abu Ibrahim 'Abdullah ibn Abi Awfa, may Allah be pleased with both of them,

10:13 the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him,

10:16 on one of the days when he encountered the enemy,

10:20 waited until the sun had declined,

10:24 then stood before them and said:

10:26 "O people,

10:28 do not wish to encounter the enemy,

10:31 and ask Allah for well-being (*'afiyah*);

10:33 "So when you meet them in battle, be steadfast,

10:36 and know that Paradise lies beneath the shades of swords."

10:40 Then the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) prayed:

10:44 "O Allah, Revealer of the Book,

10:47 Driver of the clouds,

10:49 and Defeater of the confederates,

10:51 defeat them and grant us victory over them!"

10:54 It is agreed upon.

10:56 "During one of his days"—

10:59 that is, during one of his military expeditions and battles.

11:02 "He waited"—

11:03 meaning he delayed engaging them in combat.

11:05 "The sun declined"—

11:07 meaning it tilted from the zenith toward the west,

11:11 which is the time past midday.

11:13 "The confederates (al-Ahzab)"—

11:15 meaning the disbelievers who allied against the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him).

11:21 Among the benefits derived from this hadith:

11:25 Preparing for jihad,

11:27 which includes building military strength,

11:29 marching out to confront the enemy,

11:31 and turning to Allah Almighty in supplication

11:34 after abandoning sins and turning in sincere repentance;

11:38 The recommendation of supplicating during distress and hardship,

11:42 especially when the battle lines clash,

11:45 for that is indeed a moment when supplications are answered;

11:49 The mercy of the Prophet (peace be upon him)

11:53 toward his Companions and his Ummah;

11:56 Not relying solely on material strength,

12:00 while never abandoning caution, vigilance, and resolve;

12:03 Exercising patience and steadfastness upon confronting the enemy,

12:06 which is the most vital element of firmness in jihad;

12:09 Advising those who fight in the cause of Allah

12:12 with that which ensures their righteousness and success,

12:14 and teaching them what they need to know;

12:17 The recommendation of beseeching Allah through His supreme attributes

12:21 and His most beautiful names;

12:23 The prohibition of wishing to meet the enemy;

12:26 Riyad al-Salihin.

Riyadh Al-Salehin | Episode (10) | Chapter on patience (5)

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