Explanation of the Hadith: Seek Refuge in Allah from the Onset of Misfortune
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Question:
The questioner: Honorable Shaykh, this person asks about the hadith: Seek refuge in AllahSahih al-Bukhari 6616, Sahih Muslim 2707,
Answer:
The Shaykh: Yes, this is the hadith regarding the onset of misfortune. We ask Allah for well-being so that you do not become wretched in the obedience of Allah, nor become preoccupied with the obedience of Allah the Exalted by the world and its debris. There is no harm in seeking lawful sustenance, and this is commanded,[Al-'Ankabut 29:17], but let your concern not be seeking sustenance to the exclusion of the obedience of Allah and worship. Rather, seek sustenance at its time and worship Allah at the times of worship, and do not let this occupy you from that. Yes.
The questioner: Honorable Shaykh, this person asks about the hadith: Seek refuge in Allah
with Allah from the difficulties of
بالله من جهد البلاءfrom misery, from the mockery of (triumphant) enemies
ومن درك الشقاء، ومن شماتة الأعداءAnswer:
The Shaykh: Yes, this is the hadith regarding the onset of misfortune. We ask Allah for well-being so that you do not become wretched in the obedience of Allah, nor become preoccupied with the obedience of Allah the Exalted by the world and its debris. There is no harm in seeking lawful sustenance, and this is commanded,
So seek from Allah provision and worship Him
فَابْتَغُوا عِندَ اللَّهِ الرِّزْقَ وَاعْبُدُوهُ
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع فضيلة الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7475 — youtube.com (15:05)
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