We were with ‘Umar, and he said: "We were forbidden from the affectation

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by Al-Bukhāri

Authenticity grade : Authentic

Hadith text: We were with ‘Umar, and he said: "We were forbidden fro…

عن أنس رضي الله عنه قال: كُنَّا عِنْدَ عُمَرَ فَقَالَ: «نُهِينَا عَنِ التَّكَلُّفِ».

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: We were with ‘Umar, and he said: "We were forbidden from the affectation."

Explanation of the hadith: We were with ‘Umar, and he said: "We were forbidden fro…

Lessons: We were with ‘Umar, and he said: "We were forbidden fro…

• The forbidden affectation includes asking too many questions, pretending to know something one has no knowledge about, and adopting an approach of strictness regarding something Allah has made easy and flexible.
• A Muslim should accustom himself to tolerance and lack of affectation in words and deeds: in his food, drink, speech, and all conditions.
• Islam is a religion of ease.

Categories : Blameworthy Morals