The Meaning of the Collar of Islam in the Hadith
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Question:
We open the floor to the brothers in Taif to present their questions. Please, Shaykh al-Azhar. Peace be upon you. Honorable Shaykh, a questioner asks: What is the meaning of the term "collar of Islam" mentioned in the hadith of Hazim (may Allah be pleased with him)?
Answer:
This is a matter of metaphor. It is the custom of the Arabs to tie animals, especially the young ones, by their necks. They make a loop, which they call a "rad," and they call it a single bond. Each animal has a part of it around its neck, so they are gathered together. Whoever leaves the group is like a small bird that has slipped out of its collar; it gets lost, or the falcon takes it, or it gets lost, or the fire takes it. So it is with the group: it is like this animal that has been pulled out of its neck and exposed to the poles. This is a matter of emphasis, a clarification from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Peace be upon you.
The presenter:
Yes, indeed. May Allah reward you.
We open the floor to the brothers in Taif to present their questions. Please, Shaykh al-Azhar. Peace be upon you. Honorable Shaykh, a questioner asks: What is the meaning of the term "collar of Islam" mentioned in the hadith of Hazim (may Allah be pleased with him)?
Answer:
This is a matter of metaphor. It is the custom of the Arabs to tie animals, especially the young ones, by their necks. They make a loop, which they call a "rad," and they call it a single bond. Each animal has a part of it around its neck, so they are gathered together. Whoever leaves the group is like a small bird that has slipped out of its collar; it gets lost, or the falcon takes it, or it gets lost, or the fire takes it. So it is with the group: it is like this animal that has been pulled out of its neck and exposed to the poles. This is a matter of emphasis, a clarification from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Peace be upon you.
The presenter:
Yes, indeed. May Allah reward you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 1 من 5/شرح رسالة فضل الإسلام/الخروج عن دعوى الإسلام/صالح الفوزان/العقيدة/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:18:26)
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