Among those who were before you, there was a man who had an injury. He was impatient, so h…
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Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM
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Hadith text: Among those who were before you, there was a man who ha…
Explanation of the hadith: Among those who were before you, there was a man who ha…
The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informed that there was a man among those who came before us who suffered a wound and, because of his discontent and impatience with the pain, he took a knife and cut his hand, hastening his death. The bleeding did not stop until he died. Allah Almighty said: My slave hastened to bring about his demise; I have forbidden Paradise for him.
Lessons: Among those who were before you, there was a man who ha…
- The merit of patience in the face of affliction and refraining from complaining about pains, so as not to lead to something worse.
- Narrating stories of the past nations that contain goodness and lessons.
- Ibn Hajar said: It underscores abidance by Allah's rights and His mercy toward His creation, as He has forbidden them from taking their own lives, for souls belong to Allah.
- The prohibition of engaging in actions that lead to taking one's own life, along with a severe warning against this.
- Ibn Hajar said: This indicates that he cut himself intending to die, not intending of treatment that would most likely be beneficial.
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Heart-Softeners and Sermons
· Condemning Sins
· Virtues and Manners
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