Lessons for Preachers Derived from the Hadith of the Bedouin
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The questioner:
In the two previous hadiths, Your Eminence the Shaykh, there are lessons to be learned by preachers from the hadith of the Bedouin man. Please tell us about these lessons? Yes,
The Shaykh:
It indicates, as mentioned previously, that preachers to Allah and teachers should be gentle and explain the truth with evidence from the Shari'ah, with gentleness and without harshness; because this is closer to the acceptance of the truth and prevents repulsion from it. Preachers to Allah are teachers and conveyors of the message of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), so they are the successors of the Messengers. Therefore, it is obligatory for them to be gentle in their da'wah, to clarify the truth with evidence, and not to be harsh with the ignorant until he understands the truth and accepts it. This is following the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in his character (peace and blessings be upon him). Along with all this, evil is removed, evil is removed, and the ignorant is taught. If it is like urination in the mosque, water is poured over it. If it is another evil, such as letting the garment hang below the ankles, it is explained to him. He says, "O servant of Allah, raise your garment. It is not permissible to let the garment hang below the ankles. The limit of the thawb is the ankle, the limit of the trousers, the irtha', the thawb, the izar, and the bishat is the ankle." This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)Sunan Abi Dawud 4093Sahih (Al-Albani) narrated by al-Bukhari in the Sahih.
And because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The one who lets his garment hang below the ankles, and the one who is arrogant in what he has been given, Sunan an-Nasa'i 5333Sahih (Darussalam), as narrated by Muslim in his Sahih. Therefore, letting the garment hang below the ankles is forbidden and an abomination. If it is accompanied by the intention of arrogance and the purpose of arrogance, it becomes even greater in sin. It is obligatory for every Muslim to beware of letting the garment hang below the ankles and to raise his clothes. It is also required of the callers to Allah to teach with wisdom, good speech, and a fine manner to clarify the truth, deter from falsehood, and not be harsh in doing so, following the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in this matter. However, as for the one who commits injustice, the wrongdoer has a punishment and a different approach, as Allah the Exalted said: [Al-'Ankabut 29:46] The unjust transgressor who does not accept the truth is dealt with by the discipline he deserves.
The questioner:
If, Your Eminence the Shaykh, one uses severity and harshness in calling people to Allah.
The Shaykh:
It is not permissible except when there is a need for it, if the one being called has been wronged and is stubborn. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
In the two previous hadiths, Your Eminence the Shaykh, there are lessons to be learned by preachers from the hadith of the Bedouin man. Please tell us about these lessons? Yes,
The Shaykh:
It indicates, as mentioned previously, that preachers to Allah and teachers should be gentle and explain the truth with evidence from the Shari'ah, with gentleness and without harshness; because this is closer to the acceptance of the truth and prevents repulsion from it. Preachers to Allah are teachers and conveyors of the message of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), so they are the successors of the Messengers. Therefore, it is obligatory for them to be gentle in their da'wah, to clarify the truth with evidence, and not to be harsh with the ignorant until he understands the truth and accepts it. This is following the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in his character (peace and blessings be upon him). Along with all this, evil is removed, evil is removed, and the ignorant is taught. If it is like urination in the mosque, water is poured over it. If it is another evil, such as letting the garment hang below the ankles, it is explained to him. He says, "O servant of Allah, raise your garment. It is not permissible to let the garment hang below the ankles. The limit of the thawb is the ankle, the limit of the trousers, the irtha', the thawb, the izar, and the bishat is the ankle." This is based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
but what comes lower than the ankles is in Hell
ما أسفى من الكعبين فهو في النارAnd because the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Three [people] whom Allah will not speak to on the Day of Resurrection, nor look at them, nor purify them, and for them is a great punishment
ثلاث لا يكلمهم الله ولا يضربهم يوم القيامة ولا يزكيهم ولهم عذاب عليمthe one who sells his product by means of false oaths
والمنفق سلعته بالحلف الكاذبAnd do not argue with the People of the Scripture except in a way that is best, except for those who commit injustice among them
وَلَا تُجَادِلُوا أَهْلَ الْكِتَابِ إِلَّا بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ إِلَّا الَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا مِنْهُمْThe questioner:
If, Your Eminence the Shaykh, one uses severity and harshness in calling people to Allah.
The Shaykh:
It is not permissible except when there is a need for it, if the one being called has been wronged and is stubborn. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم [ برنامج إذاعي ]، بداية من باب الحت والقرص والعفو عن الأثر بعدهما — islamhouse.com (16:00)
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