The Meaning of "He Who Does Not Put Down His Staff" and "Vagabond" in the Hadith
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Question:
When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) described the Companions, he said:
Answer:
He says that he is a man who cheats on women, who commits adultery with women, meaning that his conduct with women is bad and he is a cheater. Some said that he is one who travels a lot, leaving his wife at home because his travels are frequent, but the first opinion is more apparent: that he is a man who cheats on women.
Q: And the word "su'luk" (vagabond)?
The Shaykh: "Su'luk" means a poor man who has nothing. He says, "Find someone who has money to spend on you."
When the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) described the Companions, he said:
And as for this one, he who does not put down his staff...
وأما هذا ما يَضَعُ عصاه...Answer:
He says that he is a man who cheats on women, who commits adultery with women, meaning that his conduct with women is bad and he is a cheater. Some said that he is one who travels a lot, leaving his wife at home because his travels are frequent, but the first opinion is more apparent: that he is a man who cheats on women.
Q: And the word "su'luk" (vagabond)?
The Shaykh: "Su'luk" means a poor man who has nothing. He says, "Find someone who has money to spend on you."
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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