Ruined are the extremists

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Hadith text: Ruined are the extremists

عن عبد الله بن مسعود قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «هَلَكَ الْمُتَنَطِّعُون» قالها ثلاثًا.

‘Abdullāh ibn Mas‘ūd (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Ruined are the extremists." He said it thrice.

Explanation of the hadith: Ruined are the extremists

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informs about the failure and loss of those who go to extremes - without guidance or knowledge - in their religious and worldly affairs and in their words and deeds, exceeding the Shariah-the prescribed limit outlined by the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him).

Lessons: Ruined are the extremists

It prohibits extremism and immoderation in all matters and encourages its avoidance in everything, particularly in worship and the extolling of righteous people.
Seeking what is more perfect in worship and in other things is commendable, and it should be achieved by adhering to Shariah.
It is recommended to stress important things, as the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) repeated his statement three times.
It shows the tolerance and ease of Islam.

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