What do I have to do with this worldly life? I am in this worldly life like a rider who se…

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Hadith text: What do I have to do with this worldly life? I am in th…

Explanation of the hadith: What do I have to do with this worldly life? I am in th…

‘Abdullah ibn Mas‘ūd (may Allah be pleased with him) mentioned that the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) slept on a small mat woven of some plants. When he got up, the straw mat had left marks on the skin of his side. We said: O Messenger of Allah, if we made for you a soft mattress, it would be better than lying on this rough straw mat. Thereupon, he (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: I have no love or affection for this world to desire it. My example in this world is like a rider who sought shade under a tree, then departed and left it behind.

Lessons: What do I have to do with this worldly life? I am in th…

Highlighting the Prophet's asceticism in this worldly life and how he turned away from it.
The Hadīth does not indicate abandoning what is necessary in this world, but rather being distracted by this world from the Hereafter. The man sought shade under a tree and derived benefit from it for his journey, but he did not incline to it.
Deriving lessons from the Prophet's condition, as he is the best example to follow. Whoever follows his footsteps will be guided and will succeed in both this world and the Hereafter.
The Companions' great care about the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) and their love for him.
The permissibility of using examples in Da‘wah (the call to Allah) and education.

Categories : Heart-Softeners and Sermons · Condemning Love of the World · Purification of Souls · Virtues and Manners

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God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

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