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Hadith 2868
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حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ ، عَنْ عَتَّابٍ مَوْلَى هُرْمُزَ ، قَالَ : سَمِعْتُ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ ، يَقُولُ : " بَايَعْنَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ عَلَى السَّمْعِ وَالطَّاعَةِ ، فَقَالَ : فِيمَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْ " .
´It was narrated that ‘Attab, the freed slave of Hurmuz, said:` “I heard Anas bin Malik say: ‘We gave our pledge to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on the basis that we would listen and obey. He (ﷺ) said: “As much as you can.”
Brief Explanation
1؎: SubhanAllah, the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was more merciful to his ummah than their own parents. He (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "As much as you are able," so that people would not become liars when they are commanded regarding something that is beyond their capacity.
Explanation & Benefits
Maulana Ataullah Sajid
Benefits and Issues:
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Every statement and action of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) is part of the Shariah; therefore, obedience and submission to the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) is the foundation of Islam.
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The statement of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam): "As much as you are able," is an expression of his compassion.
The purpose was that it should not happen that any command becomes difficult for a companion to fulfill, and he tries to carry it out while bearing hardship,
and if he is unable to do so, it would be considered a breach of promise.
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A leader should be mindful of the difficulties of his companions, and should only assign to each person the task that he is capable of performing.
➊
Every statement and action of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) is part of the Shariah; therefore, obedience and submission to the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) is the foundation of Islam.
➋
The statement of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam): "As much as you are able," is an expression of his compassion.
The purpose was that it should not happen that any command becomes difficult for a companion to fulfill, and he tries to carry it out while bearing hardship,
and if he is unable to do so, it would be considered a breach of promise.
➌
A leader should be mindful of the difficulties of his companions, and should only assign to each person the task that he is capable of performing.
Source: Commentary on Sunan Ibn Mājah by Mawlānā ‘Atā’ullāh Sājid, Page: 2868
