His statement: (For the intense heat is from the scorching of Hellfire). Is the explanation such that the one praying should seek refuge from it?
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The questioner : What is the connection between ... and the apparent meaning of the hadith is that it is an explanation that it is from the scorching of Hellfire. What is the connection?
The Shaykh : The meaning is that it will be hot.
The questioner : If there is someone who prays at the beginning of the time so that he seeks refuge from the heat of Hellfire.
The Shaykh : The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Cool off with the prayer." We say, "Pray at the beginning of the time." The connection is this: The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) indicated that this heat is from the scorching of Hellfire, so it will be hot and tiring. This is the apparent meaning.
The Shaykh : The meaning is that it will be hot.
The questioner : If there is someone who prays at the beginning of the time so that he seeks refuge from the heat of Hellfire.
The Shaykh : The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Cool off with the prayer." We say, "Pray at the beginning of the time." The connection is this: The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) indicated that this heat is from the scorching of Hellfire, so it will be hot and tiring. This is the apparent meaning.