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سنن نسائي
Nasai
كتاب التطبيقThe Book of The At-Tatbiq (Clasping One\'s Hands Together)
بَابُ : فَضْلِ السُّجُودِChapter: The virtue of prostration
Hadith 1139
اُردوEn
أَخْبَرَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ ، عَنْ هِقْلِ بْنِ زِيَادٍ الدِّمَشْقِيِّ ، قال : حَدَّثَنَا الْأَوْزَاعِيُّ ، قال : حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ ، قال : حَدَّثَنِي رَبِيعَةُ بْنُ كَعْبٍ الْأَسْلَمِيُّ ، قال : كُنْتُ آتِي رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ بِوَضُوئِهِ وَبِحَاجَتِهِ فَقَالَ : سَلْنِي ، قُلْتُ : مُرَافَقَتَكَ فِي الْجَنَّةِ قَالَ : أَوَ غَيْرَ ذَلِكَ قُلْتُ : هُوَ ذَاكَ قَالَ : " فَأَعِنِّي عَلَى نَفْسِكَ بِكَثْرَةِ السُّجُودِ " .
´Rabi'ah bin Ka'b Al-Aslami said:` "I used to bring to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) water for wudu and serve him. He said: 'Ask of me.' I said: 'I want to be with you in Paradise.' He said: 'Is there anything else?' I said: 'That is all.' He said: 'Help me to fulfill your wish by prostrating a great deal.'"
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Brief Explanation
1؎: That is, perform prostrations (sujud) in abundance, because the worship of prayer (salah) is greatly beloved to Allah Ta'ala. Perhaps, due to your abundance of prostrations, I may be granted the opportunity to intercede for your companionship.
Explanation & Benefits
Hafiz Muhammad Ameen
1139. Commentary:
➊ It is understood that merely relying on intercession and the prayers of others is not sufficient; rather, one should also bear some difficulties oneself so that intercession and supplication find their proper place. There should also be a valid reason for intercession and supplication.
➋ Prostration (sujud) with humility and submissiveness is the best prescription for self-reformation, which the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) has prescribed.
➌ Self-reformation is extremely necessary for entering Paradise.
➍ Attainment of lofty ranks is only possible through opposing the commanding self (nafs al-ammara).
➎ The virtue of voluntary prayer (nafl salah) is also established from this blessed hadith.
➏ Some ordinary people will also be with the Prophets (anbiya) in Paradise.
➊ It is understood that merely relying on intercession and the prayers of others is not sufficient; rather, one should also bear some difficulties oneself so that intercession and supplication find their proper place. There should also be a valid reason for intercession and supplication.
➋ Prostration (sujud) with humility and submissiveness is the best prescription for self-reformation, which the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) has prescribed.
➌ Self-reformation is extremely necessary for entering Paradise.
➍ Attainment of lofty ranks is only possible through opposing the commanding self (nafs al-ammara).
➎ The virtue of voluntary prayer (nafl salah) is also established from this blessed hadith.
➏ Some ordinary people will also be with the Prophets (anbiya) in Paradise.
Source: Sunan Nasa'i: Translation and Benefits by Shaykh Hafiz Muhammad Amin Hafizullah, Page: 1139
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
1320. Commentary: Benefit: That is, I will intercede for you so that you may be with me in Paradise, but abundant worship is necessary. Perform many prostrations (sujood). One cannot help but be delighted at the lofty aspiration of Hazrat Rabi’ah—radi Allahu anhu wa ardaah.
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 1320
