Continuation of the explanation of the statement of Imam al-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) regarding what he quoted: "."
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The Shaykh : In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
The author (may Allah have mercy on him) said: "The Chapter on Uprightness". Uprightness is steadfastness upon the religion of Allah and His Shari'ah, and that a person be committed to the Shari'ah, neither adding to it nor subtracting from it. Then the author mentioned the words of Allah the Mighty and Majestic:[Hud 11:112] This address is to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and the address to him is an address to him and his Ummah, unless evidence indicates that it is specific to him; if evidence indicates that it is specific to him, then it is for him alone. And Allah the Exalted said: [Fussilat 41:30] [Fussilat 41:30] This means they believed in Him as their Lord, and they were pleased with His religion, and they were pleased with His Shari'ah, and they were pleased with His decree and divine decree, and they were pleased with everything that came from Him, (Glorified and Exalted is He) and (Blessed is He). upon the religion. These are the ones upon whom the angels descend from the sky to support them, confirm them, and encourage them, saying to them: [Fussilat 41:30]
When does this descent occur? Does it happen at death, or does it happen during trials? The correct view is that it happens during trials, at death, and otherwise, even during jihad, fighting, and attacking the enemies. They descend upon them to confirm them and reassure them: "Do not fear for the future, and do not grieve over what has passed, and rejoice in the Paradise that you were promised." The good news is the announcement of what brings joy, and it occurs in good things, and it may occur in bad things, such as the words of Allah the Exalted:[Ali 'Imran 3:21] [Ad-Dukhan 44:49] and His saying: [Fussilat 41:31] O Allah, make the angels our close friends by Your grace and Your generosity. Those who take you under their protection with victory, support, and confirmation by the command of Allah, as He said: [Al-Anfal 8:12] [Fussilat 41:31] For they take the believers who were upright upon the religion of Allah under their protection. They receive them on the Day of Resurrection, saying: [Ar-Ra'd 13:24] And likewise in Paradise: [Fussilat 41:31] meaning whatever you desire. [Fussilat 41:32] And Allah the Exalted said: [Al-Ahqaf 46:13-14] This verse is similar to the one before it, and all of these three verses indicate the importance of faith and upright conduct.
The author (may Allah have mercy on him) said: "The Chapter on Uprightness". Uprightness is steadfastness upon the religion of Allah and His Shari'ah, and that a person be committed to the Shari'ah, neither adding to it nor subtracting from it. Then the author mentioned the words of Allah the Mighty and Majestic:
So remain on a right course as you have been commanded
فاستقم كما أمرتIndeed, those who have said, "Our Lord is Allah " and then remained on a right course - the angels will descend upon them, [saying], "Do not fear and do not grieve but receive good tidings of Paradise, which you were promised.
إن الذين قالوا ربنا الله ثم استقاموا تتنزل عليهم الملائكة ألا تخافوا ولا تحزنوا وأبشروا بالجنة التي كنتم توعدونthose who have said, "Our Lord is Allah
الذين قالوا ربنا اللهthen remained steadfast
ثم استقامواDo not fear and do not grieve
ألا تخافوا ولا تحزنواWhen does this descent occur? Does it happen at death, or does it happen during trials? The correct view is that it happens during trials, at death, and otherwise, even during jihad, fighting, and attacking the enemies. They descend upon them to confirm them and reassure them: "Do not fear for the future, and do not grieve over what has passed, and rejoice in the Paradise that you were promised." The good news is the announcement of what brings joy, and it occurs in good things, and it may occur in bad things, such as the words of Allah the Exalted: