The Meaning of the Hadith: "Be in this world as if you were a stranger"
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Question:
A questioner sent a question asking: What is the meaning of the saying of the noble Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)Sahih al-Bukhari 6416?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised reducing one's attachment to this world and not relying on it, because if you rely on it, you may be tested with many trials, such as abandoning obligatory duties and committing forbidden acts. The meaning of this hadith is that you should not rely on this world or feel at ease with it; you are like a stranger in a land not your own. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
A questioner sent a question asking: What is the meaning of the saying of the noble Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)
Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a traveler.
كن في الدنيا كأنك غريب أو عابر سبيلAnswer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised reducing one's attachment to this world and not relying on it, because if you rely on it, you may be tested with many trials, such as abandoning obligatory duties and committing forbidden acts. The meaning of this hadith is that you should not rely on this world or feel at ease with it; you are like a stranger in a land not your own. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Be detached from what is with people, and they will love you. Yes.
ازهدBe detached from this world, and Allah will love you; and be detached from what is with people, and they will love you. Yes.
في الدنيا يحبك الله، وازهد فيما عند الناس يحبك الناس، نعم.May Allah bless you.
بارك الله فيكم.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7535 — youtube.com (14:05)
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