What is the meaning of the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), “Whoever attaches himself to something, he is left to it”?
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Question:
What is the meaning of the saying of the MessengerMishkat al-Masabih 4556?
Answer:
It is clear that whoever attaches his heart to something and relies on it, Allah leaves him to that thing as a punishment for him. Therefore, it is not permissible to attach oneself to anyone or anything other than Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
What is the meaning of the saying of the Messenger
God’s messenger said that if anyone hangs anything on himself he will be left to it.
صلى الله عليه وسلم من تعلق شيئا وكل إليهAnswer:
It is clear that whoever attaches his heart to something and relies on it, Allah leaves him to that thing as a punishment for him. Therefore, it is not permissible to attach oneself to anyone or anything other than Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما معنى قول الرسول–صلى الله عليه وسلم «من تعلق شيئا وكل إليه»؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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