We request clarification on the maxim: “Hardship brings ease”?
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The questioner : We request clarification on the maxim: “Hardship brings ease”?
The Shaykh : This phrase requires some consideration, but if it were said: “Ease accompanies hardship”, that would be more appropriate, as Allah the Mighty and Majestic said:[Al-Baqarah 2:185].
The meaning is that if it is difficult for a person to perform an obligatory duty, he is excused, as in the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to 'Imran ibn Husayn:Sunan Abi Dawud 952Sahih (Al-Albani).
And Allah the Mighty and Majestic said regarding fasting:[Al-Baqarah 2:185].
The questioner : May Allah reward you, O honorable Shaykh, and may He bless your knowledge and benefit Islam and the Muslims through you. O brothers and sisters, the honorable Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen, professor at the College of Sharia and Principles of Religion in al-Qasim, and preacher and imam of the Grand Mosque in the city of Unaizah, has answered your questions. May Allah reward him.
The Shaykh : This phrase requires some consideration, but if it were said: “Ease accompanies hardship”, that would be more appropriate, as Allah the Mighty and Majestic said:
Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship
يريد الله بكم اليسر ولا يرد بكم العسرThe meaning is that if it is difficult for a person to perform an obligatory duty, he is excused, as in the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to 'Imran ibn Husayn:
offer prayer in standing condition; if you are unable to do so, then in sitting condition: if you are then at your side
صل قائماً فإن لم تستطع فقاعداً فإن لم تستطع فعلى جنبAnd Allah the Mighty and Majestic said regarding fasting:
So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.
فمن شهد منكم الشهر فليصمه ومن كان مريضاً أو على سفر فعدة من أيام أخر يريد الله بكم اليسر ولا يريد بكم العسر ولتكلموا العدة ولتكبروا الله على ما هداكم ولعلكم تشكرونThe questioner : May Allah reward you, O honorable Shaykh, and may He bless your knowledge and benefit Islam and the Muslims through you. O brothers and sisters, the honorable Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen, professor at the College of Sharia and Principles of Religion in al-Qasim, and preacher and imam of the Grand Mosque in the city of Unaizah, has answered your questions. May Allah reward him.