Hadith - Semester 2 - Lecture 1 | Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Salah | Zad Academy English

Summary

This lecture delves into a profound Hadith narrated by Abu Huraira, focusing on the relationship between Allah and His beloved servants. The Hadith emphasizes the significance of fulfilling obligatory duties and engaging in voluntary acts of worship to draw closer to Allah. It highlights the divine protection granted to those whom Allah loves and warns against enmity towards such individuals. The speaker also clarifies the concept of Allah's hesitation in taking the soul of a believer, underscoring Allah's mercy and compassion towards His faithful servants.

Takeaways

• 📜 This Hadith is a sacred one, as it is a narration in which the Almighty Allah Himself speaks, and it emphasizes the importance of respecting Allah's friends or allies.
• 👥 The Hadith warns that whoever shows enmity towards any of Allah's close friends will have Allah declare war against them.
• 🙏 The best way for a servant to draw close to Allah is by fulfilling the obligatory acts of worship, such as the five daily prayers and fasting during Ramadan.
• 🕌 After fulfilling the obligatory acts, a servant can continue to draw closer to Allah through extra voluntary acts of worship, such as additional prayers, fasting on Mondays and Thursdays, and performing additional Hajj and Umrah.
• 🦻 When Allah loves a servant, He becomes their hearing, sight, hands, and feet, meaning that Allah guides and protects their senses and actions, ensuring they only engage in what pleases Him.
• 🛡️ Allah hesitates to take the soul of a believer, not out of doubt, but because He dislikes causing discomfort to His servant, although death is inevitable.
• 💡 The term 'Wali' refers to a close friend of Allah, someone who is loved and divinely protected by Him. Believers who maintain righteousness and piety can attain this status.
• ⚖️ The Hadith emphasizes that Allah loves those who fulfill the mandatory acts of worship more than those who perform numerous voluntary acts but neglect their obligations.
• 🌟 Righteous deeds, both obligatory and voluntary, bring a servant closer to Allah, granting them divine protection and guidance.
• 🔒 Allah's love for His servants includes guiding them away from what is disliked or forbidden, ensuring their actions are aligned with what pleases Him.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the Hadith discussed in the script?

The main theme of the Hadith is the concept of closeness to Allah through obligatory and voluntary acts of worship. The Hadith emphasizes that Allah loves those who fulfill their obligatory duties and perform additional voluntary acts, leading to divine protection and guidance.

Who is the narrator of the Hadith mentioned in the script?

The narrator of the Hadith is Abu Huraira, a companion of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who is known for narrating a large number of Hadiths.

What does Allah declare in the Hadith about those who show enmity to His allies?

Allah declares war against those who show enmity to His allies, indicating the seriousness of opposing or harming those whom Allah loves and protects.

What are the two types of acts of worship mentioned in the Hadith?

The two types of acts of worship mentioned are obligatory acts (Fard), which are required of every Muslim, and voluntary acts (Nafl), which are performed in addition to the obligatory ones to gain extra reward and closeness to Allah.

How does Allah describe His relationship with a servant who performs both obligatory and voluntary acts of worship?

Allah describes that when He loves a servant who performs both obligatory and voluntary acts, He becomes the servant's hearing, sight, hands, and feet, meaning He guides and protects their actions and senses, ensuring they only engage in what pleases Him.

What does the script say about the meaning of Allah's hesitation mentioned in the Hadith?

The script clarifies that Allah's hesitation mentioned in the Hadith is not due to doubt but is a way of expressing His care for His servant, as He does not want to do anything that might hurt or upset them, even though death is inevitable.

What is the significance of the term 'Wali' as explained in the script?

The term 'Wali' refers to a close friend or ally of Allah, someone whom Allah loves and protects. It signifies a high spiritual status that can be attained by fulfilling obligatory duties and performing additional acts of worship.

What does the script mention about the general and specific meanings of 'Wali'?

The script explains that in general, 'Wali' refers to Allah as the guardian of all creation, while in a specific sense, it refers to Allah's special guardianship and protection over the believers who are close to Him through their righteous deeds.

How does the Hadith encourage believers to engage in voluntary acts of worship?

The Hadith encourages believers to engage in voluntary acts of worship by highlighting that these acts bring one closer to Allah, earn His love, and result in divine protection and guidance in all aspects of life.

What is the ultimate goal for a believer as described in the script?

The ultimate goal for a believer, as described in the script, is to become a 'Wali' of Allah, attaining a high spiritual status where Allah loves them, protects them, and guides their actions, making them naturally inclined to do what pleases Him.