"Indeed, the one who is too harsh does not cut off the earth, nor does he preserve the back"

Question:
I would like you to explain the hadith: "Indeed, the one who is too harsh does not cut off the earth, nor does he preserve the back"?

Answer:
Answer: The hadith of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) encourages working and being gentle with oneself, so that a person does not overexert himself in worship. This is so that he does not become exhausted and bored, for he must be moderate in his worship and be gentle with himself. This makes it easier to persist and also provides more rest and greater comfort for the soul. The one who is too harsh with himself in worship may become bored and abandon worship. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Take on from the deeds what you are able to do, for indeed Allah does not grow weary until you grow weary." Therefore, the Muslim should take the middle path, not being too harsh with himself in worship, nor being negligent and abandoning worship. He should be moderate in worship so that this makes it easier for him to persist in it.