The command implies obligation
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Fatwa number ( 16529 )
Q: They say: The command of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) implies obligation, and there is a hadith whose apparent meaning contradicts the hadith of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him): How should the Muslim reconcile this matter?
A: The default ruling regarding the command of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) is that it implies obligation, unless a factor diverts it from obligation. This obligation is according to one’s ability; for Allah the Exalted says:[At-Taghabun 64:16] , and for the hadith mentioned in the question.
And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: They say: The command of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) implies obligation, and there is a hadith whose apparent meaning contradicts the hadith of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him):
And of what I have commanded you, do as much of it as you are able
وما أمرتكم به فأتوا منه ما استطعتمA: The default ruling regarding the command of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) is that it implies obligation, unless a factor diverts it from obligation. This obligation is according to one’s ability; for Allah the Exalted says:
So fear Allah as much as you are able
فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْAnd success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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