Teaching by Action in the Explanation of Acts of Worship
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The questioner:
He asks: Is it taken from the hadith of 'Umar regarding the wiping of the face in wudu' that it is prescribed to explain acts of worship, such as purification, prayer, and Hajj, through practical application, so that this would be more effective in teaching?
The Shaykh:
There is no doubt about it. This is what 'Umar did, and indeed, this is what the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did in Hajj; he performed Hajj for the peopleSunan al-Bayhaqi 4:864 meaning, "Do as I do" in the rituals. Teaching by action is more effective than teaching by words. Yes.
The questioner:
May Allah preserve you and reward you.
The Shaykh:
(Peace and blessings be upon him) in prayerSahih al-Bukhari 6008 This is teaching by action, and it is more effective. Yes.
He asks: Is it taken from the hadith of 'Umar regarding the wiping of the face in wudu' that it is prescribed to explain acts of worship, such as purification, prayer, and Hajj, through practical application, so that this would be more effective in teaching?
The Shaykh:
There is no doubt about it. This is what 'Umar did, and indeed, this is what the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did in Hajj; he performed Hajj for the people
And he said: Take from me your rituals of Hajj.
وقال خذوا عني مناسككمThe questioner:
May Allah preserve you and reward you.
The Shaykh:
(Peace and blessings be upon him) in prayer
offer your prayers in the way you saw me offering my prayers
صلوا كما رأيتموني أصلي
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب المضمضة والاستنشاق — islamhouse.com (54:27)
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