The Meaning of the Hadith: Mu'adh Ahead of the Scholars by a Stone's Throw
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), he asks: What is the meaning of this hadith?
Answer:
Yes, its meaning is clear: that he is ahead of the scholars by a stone's throw, as in the hadith, due to his virtue and the abundance of his knowledge and practice. This is the favor of Allah, which He grants to whom He wills. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
When the scholars are present before their Lord on the Day of Resurrection, Mu'adh ibn Jabal will be ahead of them by a stone's throw.
إذا حضر العلماء عند ربهم يوم القيامة كان معاذ بن جبل بين يديهم بقذفة حجر.Answer:
Yes, its meaning is clear: that he is ahead of the scholars by a stone's throw, as in the hadith, due to his virtue and the abundance of his knowledge and practice. This is the favor of Allah, which He grants to whom He wills. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، الباب الثاني عشر في علاج مرض القلب بالشيطان — islamhouse.com (1:10:32)
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