We said that the one who has cold water and another hot in winter, the best for him is to perform wudu with the hot one. Does this not contradict the hadith
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The questioner : Does it not contradict, O Shaykh, if we say that the one who has cold water and hot water in winter, the best for him is to perform wudu with the hot water?
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Does this not contradict the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The Shaykh : No, no, this is in matters other than worship. That is, it is not befitting for a person to harm himself. For this reason, he was prohibited from excessive comfort and commanded to be rough at times. As for worship, the easier it is, the better and more excellent it is.
The questioner : Okay, a man, meaning, wants to discipline himself and raise himself...
The Shaykh : Did the Messenger not cut the rope of Zaynab when Zaynab made it her support for standing in prayer? Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Does this not contradict the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
Be rough and hard, for blessings do not last
تمعددوا واخشوشنوا فإن النعمة لا تدومThe Shaykh : No, no, this is in matters other than worship. That is, it is not befitting for a person to harm himself. For this reason, he was prohibited from excessive comfort and commanded to be rough at times. As for worship, the easier it is, the better and more excellent it is.
The questioner : Okay, a man, meaning, wants to discipline himself and raise himself...
The Shaykh : Did the Messenger not cut the rope of Zaynab when Zaynab made it her support for standing in prayer? Yes.