Benefits of the Hadith: (Indeed, all praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, seek His help, and seek His forgiveness, and we seek refuge in Allah from the evils of our own selves . . .)
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The Shaykh : This hadith contains many benefits, among which is: the eagerness of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to convey the message and guide the Ummah. From where?
The student: The eagerness of the Prophet?
The Shaykh : Yes, I do.
The student: ...
The Shaykh : From where is it taken from the hadith?
The student: From his saying "taught us."
The Shaykh : From his saying "taught us," yes.
And among the benefits of this hadith is: naming a thing with the best name that has come for it. From where, Ya Khalid? Where it applied to this sermon what?
The student: The Tashahhud.
The Shaykh : The Tashahhud.
And among the benefits of this hadith is: the recommendation of presenting this sermon before important matters.
The student: In the case of need.
The Shaykh : Due to his saying:, and some scholars have held that this sermon is obligatory when contracting a marriage, and they said: it is obligatory when contracting a marriage to recite this sermon, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught it to them, and this indicates his concern for it. However, the correct view is the opposite, and that reciting this sermon is a recommended practice (sunnah) and not obligatory, as evidenced by the fact that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) married the man who asked him to marry him to the woman who offered herself to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), and he did not recite this sermon, but rather said: Sunan Abi Dawud 2111Sahih (Al-Albani).
Among the benefits of this hadith is: affirming that complete praise belongs to Allah, and that it is exclusive to Him and He is worthy of it, due to His saying:.
And among its benefits is: seeking help and forgiveness from Allah alone, due to His saying:.
If someone were to ask: Is it permissible to seek help from other than Allah?
The answer: Yes, if the one sought for help is capable of it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:, and he said: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1425Sahih (Darussalam), and he said: Sahih Muslim 1009. Now, what if one seeks help from a dead person?
The student: It is not permissible.
The Shaykh : Why? It is not permissible. Why? Because he is not capable. If one believes that he has a secret influence, then that is major shirk (associating partners with Allah).
Now, is seeking forgiveness asked from other than Allah? Is it correct to say: "O so-and-so, forgive me"?
The student: Yes.
The Shaykh : Is it correct?
The student: Yes.
The Shaykh : It is correct to ask him for forgiveness regarding his specific right. Allah the Exalted said:[At-Taghabun 64:14]. As for asking for forgiveness regarding the right of Allah, this is no, it is not possible. Allah the Exalted said: [Ali 'Imran 3:135]. So asking a person for forgiveness, if it is regarding his right, then it is permissible, and if it is regarding the right of Allah, then it is not permissible, because no one forgives sins except Allah.
Now, among the benefits of this hadith is: that seeking refuge is done with Allah:Sunan Ibn Majah 1893Sahih (Darussalam). Now, is seeking refuge done with other than Allah?
The student: Seeking refuge?
The Shaykh : Yes.
The student: In matters that he is capable of.
The Shaykh : Yes, it is done with other than Allah in what he is capable of. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when he mentioned what he mentioned of trials, said:, and several hadiths have come regarding affirming seeking refuge with the created, but it is conditioned in what? In what he is capable of.
Among the benefits of this hadith is: that Allah is more merciful to us than ourselves. From where is it taken, Ya Akh?
The student:.
The Shaykh : So I sought refuge in Allah from myself. Therefore, Allah is more merciful to us than ourselves. And this has evidence other than this. Allah the Exalted said:[An-Nisa 4:29]. So He forbade us from killing ourselves, because He is more merciful to us than they are, more merciful to us than ourselves.
Now, among the benefits of this hadith is: that souls have evils. From where do we take it, Ya 'Abd al-Mannan?
The student:Sunan Ibn Majah 1893Sahih (Darussalam).
The Shaykh : Yes.
The student:Sunan Ibn Majah 1893Sahih (Darussalam).
The Shaykh : From his saying:Sunan Ibn Majah 1893Sahih (Darussalam).
And among the benefits of this hadith is: that whoever Allah has decreed guidance for, no one can misguide him.
The student: From his saying:Sunan an-Nasa'i 3278Sahih (Darussalam).
The Shaykh : From his saying:Sunan an-Nasa'i 3278Sahih (Darussalam).
The student: The eagerness of the Prophet?
The Shaykh : Yes, I do.
The student: ...
The Shaykh : From where is it taken from the hadith?
The student: From his saying "taught us."
The Shaykh : From his saying "taught us," yes.
And among the benefits of this hadith is: naming a thing with the best name that has come for it. From where, Ya Khalid? Where it applied to this sermon what?
The student: The Tashahhud.
The Shaykh : The Tashahhud.
And among the benefits of this hadith is: the recommendation of presenting this sermon before important matters.
The student: In the case of need.
The Shaykh : Due to his saying:
The Tashahhud in the case of need
التشهد بالحاجةI have given you her in marriage for the part of the Qur'an which you know.
زوجتكها بما معك من القرآنAmong the benefits of this hadith is: affirming that complete praise belongs to Allah, and that it is exclusive to Him and He is worthy of it, due to His saying:
Indeed, all praise is due to Allah
إن الحمد للهAnd among its benefits is: seeking help and forgiveness from Allah alone, due to His saying:
We seek His help and seek His forgiveness
نستعينه ونستغفرهIf someone were to ask: Is it permissible to seek help from other than Allah?
The answer: Yes, if the one sought for help is capable of it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Whoever seeks your help, help him
من استعانكم فأعينوهAnd Allah is engaged in helping the worshipper as long as the worshipper is engaged in helping his brother.
والله في عون العبد ما كان العبد في عون أخيهAnd assisting a man to ride upon his beast, or helping him load his luggage upon it, is a Sadaqa
تعين الرجل في دابته فتحمله عليها أو ترفع له عليه متاعه صدقةThe student: It is not permissible.
The Shaykh : Why? It is not permissible. Why? Because he is not capable. If one believes that he has a secret influence, then that is major shirk (associating partners with Allah).
Now, is seeking forgiveness asked from other than Allah? Is it correct to say: "O so-and-so, forgive me"?
The student: Yes.
The Shaykh : Is it correct?
The student: Yes.
The Shaykh : It is correct to ask him for forgiveness regarding his specific right. Allah the Exalted said:
But if you pardon and overlook and forgive - then indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
وإن تعفوا وتصفحوا وتغفروا فإن الله غفور رحيمand who can forgive sins except Allah?
ومن يغفر الذنوب إلا اللهNow, among the benefits of this hadith is: that seeking refuge is done with Allah:
We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our own souls
نعوذ بالله من شرور أنفسناThe student: Seeking refuge?
The Shaykh : Yes.
The student: In matters that he is capable of.
The Shaykh : Yes, it is done with other than Allah in what he is capable of. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when he mentioned what he mentioned of trials, said:
So whoever finds a protector, let him seek protection with him
فمن وجد معاذًا فليعذ بهAmong the benefits of this hadith is: that Allah is more merciful to us than ourselves. From where is it taken, Ya Akh?
The student:
From the evils of our own selves
من شرور أنفسناThe Shaykh : So I sought refuge in Allah from myself. Therefore, Allah is more merciful to us than ourselves. And this has evidence other than this. Allah the Exalted said:
And do not kill yourselves [or one another]. Indeed, Allah is to you ever Merciful.
ولا تقتلوا أنفسكم إن الله كان بكم رحيماًNow, among the benefits of this hadith is: that souls have evils. From where do we take it, Ya 'Abd al-Mannan?
The student:
We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our own souls
نعوذ بالله من شرور أنفسناThe Shaykh : Yes.
The student:
We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our own souls
نعوذ بالله من شرور أنفسناThe Shaykh : From his saying:
We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our own souls
نعوذ بالله من شرور أنفسناAnd among the benefits of this hadith is: that whoever Allah has decreed guidance for, no one can misguide him.
The student: From his saying:
Whomsoever Allah guides will never be led astray
من يهده الله فلا مضل لهThe Shaykh : From his saying: