What is the meaning of zuhd and its reality?
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Question:
What is the original meaning of zuhd in the language?
Answer:
Zuhd in a thing is: not being attached to it, and not caring about it.
You have understood the meaning of zuhd, and that its meaning is: not being attached to this world, and not preferring it over the Hereafter. It does not mean abandoning it and not seeking the means, nor that one does not seek the means, work, and be independent of people. As the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 2664 narrated by Muslim in "Sahih," and when he was asked: Mishkat al-Masabih 2783, and he said in the hadith of al-Zubayr: Mishkat al-Masabih 1841.
So he must seek sustenance and work for his children and his parents, cooperating with them through wisdom and good speech, and cooperating through the lawful means: such as buying and selling, agriculture, carpentry, blacksmithing, and whatever he is able to do. He works to help them, but the Hereafter must be his greatest concern. He must perform the obligations of Allah, avoid the prohibitions of Allah, and strive for the deeds of the Hereafter. This world should not occupy him from the Hereafter, for it has occupied most of creation from the Hereafter.
What is the original meaning of zuhd in the language?
Answer:
Zuhd in a thing is: not being attached to it, and not caring about it.
You have understood the meaning of zuhd, and that its meaning is: not being attached to this world, and not preferring it over the Hereafter. It does not mean abandoning it and not seeking the means, nor that one does not seek the means, work, and be independent of people. As the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter) and seek help from Allah
احرص على ما ينفعك، واستعن باللهwhat type of earning was best and replied, “A man’s work with his hand and every business transaction which is approved.”
أيُّ الكسب أطيب؟ قال: عمل الرجل بيده، وكل بيعٍ مبرورIt is better for one of you to take his rope, bring a load of firewood on his back and sell it, God thereby preserving his self-respect, than that he should beg from people whether they give him anything or refuse him.
لأن يأخذ أحدُكم حَبْلَه فيأتي بحزمةٍ من حطبٍ على ظهره، فيبيعها، فيكفّ بها وجهه؛ خيرٌ له من سؤال الناس، أعطوه أو منعوهSo he must seek sustenance and work for his children and his parents, cooperating with them through wisdom and good speech, and cooperating through the lawful means: such as buying and selling, agriculture, carpentry, blacksmithing, and whatever he is able to do. He works to help them, but the Hereafter must be his greatest concern. He must perform the obligations of Allah, avoid the prohibitions of Allah, and strive for the deeds of the Hereafter. This world should not occupy him from the Hereafter, for it has occupied most of creation from the Hereafter.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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