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الفتح الربانی
Fath al-Rabbani
كتاب آفات اللسانBook of the Afflictions of the Tongue
بَابُ مَا جَاءَ فِي الْمِزَاحِ وَالتَّرْهِيبِ مِنَ الْكَذِبِ فيهChapter on what has been narrated regarding joking and warning against lying in it
Hadith 9910
اُردوEn
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ ((لَا يُؤْمِنُ الْعَبْدُ الْإِيمَانَ كُلَّهُ حَتَّى يَتْرُكَ الْكَذِبَ مِنَ الْمُزَاحَةِ وَيَتْرُكَ الْمِرَاءَ وَإِنْ كَانَ صَادِقًا))
Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: A person cannot attain complete faith until he gives up lying in jest and quarreling, even if he is truthful in that quarrel.
Brief Explanation
Explanation:
In this hadith, the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has warned against lying even in jest, and has encouraged abandoning argumentation and adopting good character.
➊ The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said: “I am the guarantor of a house in the outskirts of Paradise for the one who abandons argumentation even if he is in the right.” That is, if a person, despite being on the truth, leaves off disputing and quarreling for the sake of Allah, then the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam guarantees for him a house in the lower part of Paradise. This shows the great virtue of abandoning unnecessary disputes and arguments, even when one is correct, because such disputes often lead to enmity, pride, and the hardening of hearts.
➋ “And a house in the middle of Paradise for the one who abandons lying even in jest.” That is, even if a person is joking, he should not lie. Many people, while joking, fabricate things and consider it permissible, but the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has declared lying in jest to be impermissible as well, and has promised a house in the middle of Paradise for the one who refrains from it. This emphasizes the importance of truthfulness in all circumstances.
➌ “And a house in the highest part of Paradise for the one whose character is good.” That is, the one who possesses good manners, treats people well, is gentle, forgiving, and patient, the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam guarantees for him a house in the highest part of Paradise. Good character is among the greatest virtues in Islam and is a means of attaining the highest ranks in Paradise.
۱؎ This hadith makes clear that Islam not only prohibits lying in serious matters but also in jest, and that abandoning argumentation and adopting good character are highly virtuous deeds.
۲؎ The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam’s guarantee is a great encouragement for Muslims to adopt these qualities.
In this hadith, the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has warned against lying even in jest, and has encouraged abandoning argumentation and adopting good character.
➊ The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said: “I am the guarantor of a house in the outskirts of Paradise for the one who abandons argumentation even if he is in the right.” That is, if a person, despite being on the truth, leaves off disputing and quarreling for the sake of Allah, then the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam guarantees for him a house in the lower part of Paradise. This shows the great virtue of abandoning unnecessary disputes and arguments, even when one is correct, because such disputes often lead to enmity, pride, and the hardening of hearts.
➋ “And a house in the middle of Paradise for the one who abandons lying even in jest.” That is, even if a person is joking, he should not lie. Many people, while joking, fabricate things and consider it permissible, but the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has declared lying in jest to be impermissible as well, and has promised a house in the middle of Paradise for the one who refrains from it. This emphasizes the importance of truthfulness in all circumstances.
➌ “And a house in the highest part of Paradise for the one whose character is good.” That is, the one who possesses good manners, treats people well, is gentle, forgiving, and patient, the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam guarantees for him a house in the highest part of Paradise. Good character is among the greatest virtues in Islam and is a means of attaining the highest ranks in Paradise.
۱؎ This hadith makes clear that Islam not only prohibits lying in serious matters but also in jest, and that abandoning argumentation and adopting good character are highly virtuous deeds.
۲؎ The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam’s guarantee is a great encouragement for Muslims to adopt these qualities.
