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الفتح الربانی
Fath al-Rabbani
مسائل الأخلاق الحسنة وما يتعلق بهاIssues of Good Character and Related Matters
بَابُ التَّرْغِيْبِ فِي الرَّحْمَةِ بِخَلْقِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى وَثَوَاب فَاعِلِهَا وَوَعِيدِ مَنْ لَمْ يَرْحَمْChapter on encouragement to show mercy to the creation of Allah Most High, the reward for doing so, and the warning for those who do not show mercy
Hadith 9213
اُردوEn
عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ جَدِّهِ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ لَيْسَ مِنَّا مَنْ لَمْ يَرْحَمْ صَغِيرَنَا وَيُعَرِّفْ حَقَّ كَبِيرِنَا
It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Amr bin al-As (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: He is not one of us who does not show mercy to our young and does not recognize the right of our elders.
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … Islam is unique and unparalleled in that it has placed the greatest emphasis on respecting and honoring elders and showing love and compassion to the young. No other religion, despite much effort, has been able to instill in the hearts of its followers the feelings of respect for elders and compassion for the young. Western civilization is so devoid of good morals that there, elderly people are gathered in (Ol radi Allahu anhuma Hous s) and deprived of the true joys of life and the opportunity to cast a compassionate gaze upon their children, whereas Islam does not even consider a person to be a member of its society who does not regard the dignity of elders and treat children with kindness.
The literal meaning of ((Laysa minna)) is "he is not from us." This phrase is used to express aversion, disassociation, and repudiation from a person. From the meaning of this phrase, several possibilities arise as to what is meant by "he is not from us." Does it mean that he is not part of our ummah, or that he is not among the truthful and successful Muslims, or that he is not upon our way, or that he is not under our command and judgment, or that he is among those who are not worthy of our intercession?
In this regard, study the explanations and interpretations of the noble hadith scholars (muhaddithin) and the pious predecessors (salaf salihin):
1. Hafiz Ibn Hajar rahimahullah, Abdur Rahman Mubarakpuri rahimahullah, and many other scholars say: "Laysa minna" means "not from the people of our Sunnah and our way," and it is not intended to expel him from the religion. Rather, the benefit of using this phrase is to strongly deter from falling into such acts … The meaning of "he is not from us" is that he is not upon our Sunnah and our way; it is not meant to expel that person from the religion of Islam. The benefit of these words is to rebuke and reprimand for such evils.
2. Some scholars say: "Falaysa minna" means "he is not upon our complete religion." … The meaning of "he is not from us" is that he is not upon our complete religion, rather his religion is deficient.
3. Some religious scholars say: "Laysa minna" means "he is not upon our manners or he is not like us." … The meaning of "he is not from us" is that he is not upon our (specified) manners or he is not a (complete) Muslim like us.
Whereas Imam Sufyan ibn Uyaynah rahimahullah disliked all the above interpretations and said that one should refrain from interpreting such words that appear in the hadith, so that their effect on the hearts and minds of people is greater and people benefit more by refraining from such crimes.
In any case, these words indicate the repugnance and abhorrence of the relevant matter; these words are a very severe warning from the Lawgiver sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, and every possible effort should be made to avoid such matters.
The literal meaning of ((Laysa minna)) is "he is not from us." This phrase is used to express aversion, disassociation, and repudiation from a person. From the meaning of this phrase, several possibilities arise as to what is meant by "he is not from us." Does it mean that he is not part of our ummah, or that he is not among the truthful and successful Muslims, or that he is not upon our way, or that he is not under our command and judgment, or that he is among those who are not worthy of our intercession?
In this regard, study the explanations and interpretations of the noble hadith scholars (muhaddithin) and the pious predecessors (salaf salihin):
1. Hafiz Ibn Hajar rahimahullah, Abdur Rahman Mubarakpuri rahimahullah, and many other scholars say: "Laysa minna" means "not from the people of our Sunnah and our way," and it is not intended to expel him from the religion. Rather, the benefit of using this phrase is to strongly deter from falling into such acts … The meaning of "he is not from us" is that he is not upon our Sunnah and our way; it is not meant to expel that person from the religion of Islam. The benefit of these words is to rebuke and reprimand for such evils.
2. Some scholars say: "Falaysa minna" means "he is not upon our complete religion." … The meaning of "he is not from us" is that he is not upon our complete religion, rather his religion is deficient.
3. Some religious scholars say: "Laysa minna" means "he is not upon our manners or he is not like us." … The meaning of "he is not from us" is that he is not upon our (specified) manners or he is not a (complete) Muslim like us.
Whereas Imam Sufyan ibn Uyaynah rahimahullah disliked all the above interpretations and said that one should refrain from interpreting such words that appear in the hadith, so that their effect on the hearts and minds of people is greater and people benefit more by refraining from such crimes.
In any case, these words indicate the repugnance and abhorrence of the relevant matter; these words are a very severe warning from the Lawgiver sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, and every possible effort should be made to avoid such matters.
