Chapter: "Chapter on What Is Obligatory in Assisting the Distressed." Explanation of the Hadith of Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him)
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The Shaykh : The author, Imam al-Bukhari (may Allah have mercy on him), says in his book *Al-Adab al-Mufrad*:
"Chapter on What Is Obligatory in Assisting the Distressed".
Meaning the afflicted one who is suffering from an ailment. Then he narrated it with a chain of transmission that is authentic except for one narrator.
From Abu Dharr:Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 14:47.
This hadith gathers many aspects of knowledge and jurisprudence. The Messenger of Allah (may the prayers and peace of Allah be upon him) was asked by a questioner, and he (peace and blessings be upon him) answered him in accordance with his wisdom and policy toward questioners. He answered him with what he needed in the way of an answer. The question was: "Which deeds are the best?" So his answer (peace and blessings be upon him) was as follows:Sahih al-Bukhari 2518.
The deeds that are among the best of deeds are undoubtedly many, and very many. But we find that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in this hadith stated that the best of deeds are only two things: the first is faith in Allah, and the second is jihad in the cause of Allah. This is because the Prophet gives the questioner the answer that he needs. It appears that the questioner needed to strengthen his faith on one hand, and to offer himself in jihad in the cause of Allah on the other hand. Therefore, he answered him that the best of deeds is:Sunan an-Nasa'i 3129Sahih (Darussalam).
"Chapter on What Is Obligatory in Assisting the Distressed".
Meaning the afflicted one who is suffering from an ailment. Then he narrated it with a chain of transmission that is authentic except for one narrator.
From Abu Dharr:
was asked, "Which is the best action?" He replied, "Belief in Allah and jihad in His Way." He was asked, "Which slaves are best?" He replied, "The highest in price and the most precious to their people." He said, "What do you think I should do if I am unable to fight?" He said, "Help someone in trouble or work for someone who does not work." He said, "What do you think that I should do if I am too weak (to act accordingly)?" He said, "Spare people your evil. That is a sadaqa which you bestow on yourself."
سئل النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم : أي الأعمال خير؟ قال: إيمان بالله، وجهاد في سبيله، قال: فأي الرقاب أفضل ؟ قال : أغلاها ثمنا، وأنفسها عند أهلها، قال : أفرأيت إن لم أستطع بعض العمل ؟ قال : تعين ضائعا، أو تصنع لأخرق، قال: أفرأيت إن ضعفت ؟ قال : تدع الناس من الشر، فإنها صدقة تصدقها على نفسكThis hadith gathers many aspects of knowledge and jurisprudence. The Messenger of Allah (may the prayers and peace of Allah be upon him) was asked by a questioner, and he (peace and blessings be upon him) answered him in accordance with his wisdom and policy toward questioners. He answered him with what he needed in the way of an answer. The question was: "Which deeds are the best?" So his answer (peace and blessings be upon him) was as follows:
To believe in Allah and to fight for His Cause
إيمان بالله، وجهاد في سبيلهThe deeds that are among the best of deeds are undoubtedly many, and very many. But we find that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in this hadith stated that the best of deeds are only two things: the first is faith in Allah, and the second is jihad in the cause of Allah. This is because the Prophet gives the questioner the answer that he needs. It appears that the questioner needed to strengthen his faith on one hand, and to offer himself in jihad in the cause of Allah on the other hand. Therefore, he answered him that the best of deeds is: