Is the strength referred to in the hadith (The strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah… the hadith) physical strength?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Regarding the saying of the ProphetBulugh al-Maram 16:90, some people use it as evidence for physical strength. Is this evidence valid?
Answer:
I do not know; they interpreted it as faith-based strength. A person may be physically strong, able to slaughter camels, yet have no good in him. The intended meaning is necessarily the strength of faith. Look at the faith of Abu Bakr and his positions (may Allah be pleased with him) in establishing Islam and supporting the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). There is no doubt that the strength of faith has an impact and it has fruits. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Regarding the saying of the Prophet
the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “A believer who is strong (and healthy) is better and dearer to Allah than the weak believer
صلى الله عليه وسلم المؤمن القوي خير وأحب إلى الله من المؤمن الضعيفAnswer:
I do not know; they interpreted it as faith-based strength. A person may be physically strong, able to slaughter camels, yet have no good in him. The intended meaning is necessarily the strength of faith. Look at the faith of Abu Bakr and his positions (may Allah be pleased with him) in establishing Islam and supporting the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). There is no doubt that the strength of faith has an impact and it has fruits. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [178 -858] هل المقصود بالقوة في حديث (المؤمن القوي خير وأحب إلى الله.. الحديث) هي القوة البدنية؟ — youtube.com
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