Matters That Aid in Steadfastness
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Question:
We move on to a message from our brother Salih al-Huwayti from the Tabuk region. He says: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) gave advice to a man when he asked for advice, saying:Mishkat al-Masabih 15Sahīh (Zubair `Aliza'i) What are the specific matters that help one to remain steadfast? May Allah reward you with the best reward?
Answer:
Steadfastness in obedience to Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, as He, Glorified and Exalted is He, said:[Hud 11:112] [Fussilat 41:6] and those who did well. And He, Glorified and Exalted is He, said: And He, Glorified and Exalted is He, said: [Al-Fatihah 1:6] He, Glorified and Exalted is He, said: [Al-An'am 6:153] [Al-An'am 6:153] So steadfastness is the balance between extremism and between negligence. This is steadfastness: it is balance in the religion, between extremism and excess in it, and between negligence and deficiency in it. And the Muslim is commanded to be steadfast in the religion of Allah, Mighty and Majestic. [Fussilat 41:30] So the matter of steadfastness is great, and it is what is required of the Muslim: he should not be extreme and harsh in his religion, nor should he be negligent and lax in his religion. This is done by following the Sunnah of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). Perhaps [Al-Ahzab 33:21] And the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was steadfast as Allah commanded him; he was not extreme nor negligent, peace and blessings be upon him.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
We move on to a message from our brother Salih al-Huwayti from the Tabuk region. He says: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) gave advice to a man when he asked for advice, saying:
Say, ‘I believe in God’, then keep to the straight path.
قل امنت بالله ثم استقمAnswer:
Steadfastness in obedience to Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, as He, Glorified and Exalted is He, said:
So remain on a right course as you have been commanded, [you] and those who have turned back with you
فَاسْتَقِمْ كَمَا أُمِرْتَ وَمَن تَابَ مَعَكَso take a straight course to Him and seek His forgiveness
فَاسْتَقِيمُوا إِلَيْهِ وَاسْتَغْفِرُوهُGuide us to the straight path -
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَAnd, [moreover], this is My path, which is straight
وَأَنَّ هَٰذَا صِرَاطِي مُسْتَقِيمًاso follow it; and do not follow [other] ways, for you will be separated
فَاتَّبِعُوهُ وَلَا تَتَّبِعُوا السُّبُلَ فَتَفَرَّقَ بِكُمْIndeed, those who have said, "Our Lord is Allah " and then remained on a right course - the angels will descend upon them
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ قَالُوا رَبُّنَا اللَّهُ ثُمَّ اسْتَقَامُوا تَتَنَزَّلُ عَلَيْهِمُ الْمَلَائِكَةُThere has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern
كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌThe presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/160 — archive.org (12:23)
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