Explanation of the Chapter

The Shaykh : Now we have a new chapter. It says: "The chapter on rejoicing in the misfortune of enemies." The concept of rejoicing in the misfortune of enemies is clear. What is rejoicing in the misfortune of others? He said in the hadith, and I say this in the sense of killing two birds with one stone, as is said in the famous hadith, which is not authentic: . This meaning may be correct sometimes, but the important point regarding the hadith is that it is not authentic. "Do not show joy at your brother's misfortune, for Allah may heal him and afflict you." What does this mean? If a person who is an enemy, or someone with whom you have a dispute, or a personal or material conflict, etc., does not rejoice in the calamity that befalls him, as is said to that Muslim: do not rejoice in the calamity that befalls your Muslim brother, because this is not permissible in the Shari'ah, because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said in the authentic, famous hadith: . Do you like to be struck by a calamity and have your enemy rejoice in it? The answer is: No. Likewise, you do not rejoice in the calamity that befalls your Muslim brother, because this contradicts complete, correct faith.