Exegesis of the saying of Allah the Exalted: “And none will be granted it except those who have patience,” and the ruling on a young man remaining unmarried
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The presenter:
Muhammad from Makkah al-Mukarramah, please, Muhammad.
The questioner:
Peace be upon you.
The presenter:
And upon you be peace.
The questioner:
I have two questions, is that possible?
The presenter:
Please proceed.
The questioner:
The first question is what is meant by the saying of Allah the Exalted[Al-Fatihah 1:1] [Fussilat 41:35] Hamdun Amin, truthful is Allah the Mighty. Is this meant by Paradise from the degree of ihsan (excellence in worship)? This is the first question.
The presenter:
The second question.
The questioner:
The second question, O long-lived one, what is the opinion of the Honorable Shaykh regarding a young man who meets Allah while he is unmarried? Is he sinful, is it forbidden, or is there no harm in it?
The presenter:
The question is clear, thank you.
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The presenter:
And what leads to it.
The Shaykh:
The first question.
The presenter:
[Fussilat 41:35].
The Shaykh:
Allah the Exalted and Majestic said: "Nor are good and evil equal. Repel [evil] by that which is better; and thereupon he who was between you and him enmity will become as a close friend. And only he who has received guidance will be inspired by your Lord, and he will seek refuge in Allah." This means that the Muslim forgives and overlooks when something inappropriate comes to him from his brother; he overlooks it and does not take revenge from him, even if retaliation were prescribed for him. The better course is that he does not retaliate; the better course is that he does not retaliate and forgives. This is the case, and [regarding][Ash-Shuraa 42:40], [Al-Baqarah 2:237], he forgives and makes peace. But this trait, which is forgiveness when angry, or forgiveness when retaliation is due, or something similar to that—this forgiveness is not something one attains, meaning one is not granted success in it [Fussilat 41:35]. It requires patience [Fussilat 41:35]. That is, it is for the one whom Allah has written a great reward for, due to the greatness of forgiving people. And Allah the Exalted and Majestic said: [Ali 'Imran 3:134] Yes.
The presenter:
If the young man is unmarried and dies while he is unmarried.
The Shaykh:
If he is unable to marry or does not have the capacity for cohabitation, he is excused and there is no sin on him. But if he leaves off marriage while he is able to do so and he is in need of it, then he is sinful. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Muhammad from Makkah al-Mukarramah, please, Muhammad.
The questioner:
Peace be upon you.
The presenter:
And upon you be peace.
The questioner:
I have two questions, is that possible?
The presenter:
Please proceed.
The questioner:
The first question is what is meant by the saying of Allah the Exalted
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِBut none is granted it except those who are patient, and none is granted it except one
وَمَا يُلَقَّاهَا إِلَّا الَّذِينَ صَبَرُوا وَمَا يُلَقَّاهَا إِلَّا ذُوThe presenter:
The second question.
The questioner:
The second question, O long-lived one, what is the opinion of the Honorable Shaykh regarding a young man who meets Allah while he is unmarried? Is he sinful, is it forbidden, or is there no harm in it?
The presenter:
The question is clear, thank you.
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The presenter:
And what leads to it.
The Shaykh:
The first question.
The presenter:
But none is granted it except those who are patient, and none is granted it except one having a great portion [of good].
وَمَا يُلَقَّاهَا إِلَّا الَّذِينَ صَبَرُوا وَمَا يُلَقَّاهَا إِلَّا ذُو حَظٍّ عَظِيمٍThe Shaykh:
Allah the Exalted and Majestic said: "Nor are good and evil equal. Repel [evil] by that which is better; and thereupon he who was between you and him enmity will become as a close friend. And only he who has received guidance will be inspired by your Lord, and he will seek refuge in Allah." This means that the Muslim forgives and overlooks when something inappropriate comes to him from his brother; he overlooks it and does not take revenge from him, even if retaliation were prescribed for him. The better course is that he does not retaliate; the better course is that he does not retaliate and forgives. This is the case, and [regarding]
pardons and makes reconciliation - his reward is [due] from Allah
عَفَا وَأَصْلَحَ فَأَجْرُهُ عَلَى اللَّهِAnd to forego it is nearer to righteousness.
وَأَن تَعْفُوا أَقْرَبُ لِلتَّقْوَىٰexcept those who are patient
إِلَّا الَّذِينَ صَبَرُواand none is granted it except one having a great portion [of good].
وَمَا يُلَقَّاهَا إِلَّا ذُو حَظٍّ عَظِيمٍand who pardon the people - and Allah loves the doers of good;
وَالْعَافِينَ عَنِ النَّاسِ وَاللَّهُ يُحِبُّ الْمُحْسِنِينَThe presenter:
If the young man is unmarried and dies while he is unmarried.
The Shaykh:
If he is unable to marry or does not have the capacity for cohabitation, he is excused and there is no sin on him. But if he leaves off marriage while he is able to do so and he is in need of it, then he is sinful. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 26 / فتاوى على الهواء - 05 11 1434هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (32:40)
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