Yahya bin Ya’mar says that once we met Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them). I said to him that there are some people among us who say that matters are in their own hands; if they wish, they act, and if they wish, they do not act. Upon hearing this, he said: When you return to those people, tell them that I am free from them and they are free from me. After saying this, he narrated this tradition: Once Sayyiduna Jibreel (peace be upon him) came to the court of Prophethood and said: O Muhammad! What is “Islam”? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Worship Allah and do not associate anyone with Him, and establish prayer, pay zakat, fast in Ramadan, and perform Hajj of the House of Allah.” He said: If I do these things, will I be called a “Muslim”? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Yes!” He said: You have spoken the truth. Then he asked: What is the definition of “Ihsan”? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Fear Allah as if you see Him, and if you cannot achieve this state, then know that He sees you.” He said: If I do this, will I become a “Muhsin”? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Yes!” He said: You have spoken the truth. Then he asked: What is the definition of “Iman”? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Believe in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, life after death, Paradise and Hell, and in every decree.” He said: If I do this, will I be called a believer? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Yes!” He said: You have spoken the truth.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 5856
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:حديث صحيح، وهذا إسناد ضعيف لضعف علي بن زيد، وقد توبع.