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Heart-Softening Narrations · Chapter 6

Chapter on Showing Off and Seeking Reputation

24 narrations · In source reading order

Hadith 5094

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Umar ibn Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that he went out one day to the mosque of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and found Muadh ibn Jabal sitting by the grave of the Prophet, weeping. He asked: “What makes you weep?” Muadh replied: “Something I heard from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) makes me weep. I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: ‘Indeed, even a little showing off 1 is polytheism 2, and whoever shows enmity to a friend 3 of Allah has challenged Allah to battle. Verily, Allah loves the righteous, the pure, and the inconspicuous, those who, when absent, are not missed, and when present, are neither invited nor honored. Their hearts are lamps of guidance, emerging from every dark and dusty trial 4.’”
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Note 1

even a little showing off is polytheism

(1) His statement: “even a little showing off is polytheism” indicates that hardly anyone, even the strong, is safe from it, so how much more the weak? Thus, it is among the reasons for weeping. Another reason is harming the friends of Allah, most of whom are inconspicuous, as in the sacred Hadith: “My friends are under My domes; none know them but Me.” A person is rarely free from harsh words toward brethren, which leads to disobedience. It seems this is what he meant by “whoever shows enmity,” etc.

Note 2

showing off

(2) His statement: “showing off” – the precise meaning is that showing off (riyaa) is derived from sight, meaning actions done to be seen by people, not sufficing with Allah’s sight alone. Reputation (sum‘ah) is derived from hearing, meaning actions or words done to be heard by people, not sufficing with Allah’s hearing. Sometimes, each term is used in place of the other, or they are combined for emphasis or to specify their distinct meanings. Their opposite is sincerity in actions for Allah, aiming for salvation. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 3

friend

(3) His statement: “friend” – scholars differ on defining a friend of Allah. The theologians say a friend is one who holds correct belief based on evidence and performs lawful deeds. This is supported by some eminent scholars who said: “If scholars are not friends of Allah, then Allah has no friends.” Al-Ghazali said a friend is one granted insight into some unseen matters without being tasked with reforming people. Both views have issues, as most friends of Allah, especially among the righteous predecessors, showed no miracles or unveiled states, unlike some later generations. The closest definition is Al-Qushayri’s: a friend is either a “protected” one, whom Allah preserves and guards continuously, or an “active” one, who persistently worships and obeys Allah without interspersing disobedience. Both qualities are conditions for friendship. His words suggest that “or” indicates variety, hinting at the attracted wayfarer (murad) in the first and the wayfaring seeker (murid) in the second, as Allah indicated: Allah chooses for Himself whom He wills and guides to Himself those who turn to Him (Ash-Shura: 13). (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 4

from every dark and dusty trial

(4) His statement: “from every dark and dusty trial” means being free from every difficult issue or severe affliction. Al-Tayyibi said: It is a metaphor for the humility of their dwellings, which are dark and dusty due to lacking means for illumination or cleanliness. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: إن يسير الرياء شرك وقلما يسلم منه الأقوياء فكيف الضعفاء، فهو من جملة أسباب البكاء، وسبب آخر أذى الأولياء، وغالبهم أخفياء كما في الحديث القدسي: «أوليائي تحت قبائي، لا يعرفهم غيري»، والإنسان لا يخلو عن بذاذة اللسان مع الإخوان مما يجر إلى العصيان. وكأنه أراد هذا المعنى بقوله: «ومن عادى» إلخ.

Note 2

قوله

(۲) قوله: الرياء والتحقيق أن الرياء مأخوذ من الرؤية فهو ما فعل ليراه الناس، ولا يكتفي فيه برؤية الله سبحانه. والسمعة بالضم مأخوذ من السمع فهو ما يفعل، أو يقال ليسمعه الناس، ولا يكتفى فيه بسمعه تعالى، ثم يستعمل كل منهما موضع الآخر، وقد يجمع بينهما تأكيدا، أو لإرادة أصل المعينين تفصيلا، وضدهما الإخلاص في العمل الله على قصد الخلاص. كذا في «المرقاة».

Note 3

قوله

(۳) قوله: وليا: اختلفوا في تعريف الولي، فقال المتكلمون الولي من كان آتيا بالاعتقاد الصحيح المبني على الدليل وبالأعمال الشرعية، أي كذلك، ويؤيده ما قاله بعض الكبراء: إنه إن كان العلماء ليسوا بأولياء فليس الله ولي. وقال الغزالي له الولي من كوشف ببعض المغيبات ولم يؤمر بإصلاح الناس، وفي كل منهما نظر؛ إذ أكثر الأولياء، لا سيما من السلف الصالحين لم يظهر عليهم كرامة وكشف حالة بخلاف بعض الخلف المتأخرين، فالأقرب في معناه ما ذكره القشيري من أن الولي إما فعيل بمعنى المفعول، وهو من تولى الله حفظه وحراسته، على التوالي أو بمعنى الفاعل أي من يتولى عبادة الله وطاعته، ويتوالى عليها من غير تخلل معصية، وكلا الوصفين شرط في الولاية، انتهى كلامه. وفيه إشعار بأن «أو» للتنويع، وإيماء في الأول إلى المجذوب السالك المعبر عنه بالمراد، وفي الثاني إلى السالك المجذوب المعبر عنه بالمريد، وقد أشار إليهما سبحانه في قوله: اللهُ يَجْتَبِي إِلَيْهِ مَن يَشَاءُ وَيَهْدِي إِلَيْهِ مَن يُنِيبُ ) (الشورى: (۱۳). كذا في «المرقاة».

Note 4

قوله

(٤) قوله: من كل غبراء مظلمة : أي من عهدة كل مسألة مشكلة أو بلية معضلة. وقال الطيبي : كناية عن حقارة مساكنهم، وإنها مظلمة مغبرة لفقدان أداة ما يتنوّر ويتنظف به. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5095

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Shaddad ibn Aws (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that he wept, and it was said to him: “What makes you weep?” He replied: “Something I heard from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), which I recalled, and it made me weep. I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: ‘I fear for my nation polytheism and hidden desires.’ I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, will your nation commit polytheism after you?’ He said: ‘Yes, but they will not worship the sun, moon, stone, or idol. Rather, they will show off in their deeds, and the hidden desire is that one of them, while fasting, encounters a desire 1 among his desires and abandons his fast.’”
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Note 1

encounters a desire among his desires

(1) His statement: “encounters a desire among his desires” refers to things like eating, intimacy, or similar. Al-Tayyibi mentioned this. The clearer meaning is that the hidden desire is a rare, specific desire among his inclinations, which he naturally leans toward without considering its opposition to the Shariah, as Allah said: And do not invalidate your deeds (Muhammad: 33). A voluntary act becomes obligatory once begun and must be completed. His statement: “abandons his fast” means it is forbidden without a compelling necessity. Al-Tayyibi said: If a person is engaged in an act of obedience to Allah and a desire of his soul arises, preferring his soul over Allah, he follows his whims, leading to ruin and destruction. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: فتعرض له شهوة من شهواته : أي كالأكل والجماع وغيرهما، ذكره الطيبي الله، والأظهر أن المراد بالشهوة الخفية شهوة خاصة عزيزة الوجود من بين مشبهاته بحيث لا توجد في جميع أوقاته، فيميل إليها بالطبع، ولا يلاحظ مخالفته للشرع حيث قال تعالى: ﴿وَلَا تُبْطِلُوا أَعْمَالَكُمْ ﴾ (محمد: (۳۳) ، والنفل يلزم بالشروع فيجب إتمامه. وقوله: «فيترك صومه أي هو حرام عليه من غير ضرورة داعية إليه، قال الطيبي الله يعني إذا كان الرجل في طاعة من طاعات الله تعالى، فتعرض له شهوة من شهوات نفسه، يرجح جانب النفس على جانب الله تعالى فيتبع هوى نفسه، فيؤديه ذلك إلى الهلاك والردى. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5096

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Abu Sa‘id Al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to us while we were discussing the Antichrist. He said: “Shall I not 1 inform you of what I fear for you more than the Antichrist?” We said: “Yes, O Messenger of Allah.” He said: “Hidden polytheism, when a man prays and enhances his prayer because he sees someone watching.”
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Note 1

Shall I not inform you

(1) His statement: “Shall I not inform you” – Al-Tayyibi said: “Shall I not” is not for alerting but is the negation “la” with the interrogative “a,” as indicated by their response “Yes.” The meaning is: “Shall I not teach you.” (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله : ألا أخبركم : قال الطيبي : «ألا ليست للتنبيه، بل هي لا النافية دخلت عليها همزة الاستفهام يعني بقرينة بلى» في جوابهم، والمعنى ألا أعلمكم. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5097

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Mahmoud ibn Labid narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The thing I fear most for you is minor polytheism.” They asked: “O Messenger of Allah, what is minor polytheism?” He said: “Showing off.” Al-Bayhaqi added in Shu‘ab al-Iman: “Allah will say to them on the Day He rewards His servants for their deeds: ‘Go to those you showed off to in the world and see if you find any reward with them.’”
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Hadith 5098

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Abu Sa‘id ibn Abi Fudalah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “When Allah gathers people on the Day of Resurrection, a day of no doubt, a caller will proclaim: ‘Whoever associated anyone in a deed done for Allah, let him seek his reward from other than Allah, for Allah is the most independent of partners from polytheism.’”
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Hadith 5099

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Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Allah, Exalted is He, said: ‘I 1 am the most independent of partners from polytheism. Whoever performs a deed associating 2 anyone with Me, I abandon him and his association.’ In another narration: ‘I am free of him; it is for the one he did it for.’”
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Note 1

Allah, Exalted is He, said: I am the most independent of partners from polytheism

(1) His statement: “Allah, Exalted is He, said: I am the most independent of partners from polytheism” – Imam Hujjat al-Islam said: Showing off has four levels. The first, the most severe, is when the person’s intent is not reward at all, like one who prays among people but would not pray alone, perhaps even praying without purification. This is purely for showing off, detested by Allah. The second is when he intends reward but weakly, such that he would not act in solitude, and the intent for reward does not drive the act, but showing off does. This intent does not negate detestation. The third is when the intent for reward and showing off are equal, such that neither alone would prompt the act, but together they do. Apparent narrations suggest neither cancels the other. The fourth is when people’s awareness enhances his zeal, but he would not abandon worship without it, nor would showing off alone prompt him. We believe, and Allah knows best, this does not nullify the reward entirely but reduces it, or he is punished for the extent of showing off and rewarded for the extent of sincerity. The statement “I am the most independent of partners” applies when the intents are equal or showing off prevails. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 2

associating anyone with Me

(2) His statement: “associating anyone with Me” refers to created beings. Intending paradise or its benefits does not harm, as they are among Allah’s pleasures. The highest state is to worship without greed for paradise or fear of hell, though some mystics consider this disbelief. The precise view is that if one would not worship Allah without paradise or hell, he is a disbeliever, as Allah deserves worship for Himself. Thus, Suhaib was praised: “What an excellent servant Suhaib is; even if he did not fear Allah, he would not disobey Him.” (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله : قال الله تعالى : أنا أغنى الشركاء عن الشرك : قال الإمام حجة الإسلام: درجات الرياء أربعة أقسام، الأولى: وهي أغلظها أن لا يكون مراده الثواب أصلا، كالذي يصلي بين أظهر الناس، ولو انفرد لكان لا يصلي، بل ربما يصلي من غير طهارة مع الناس، فهذا جرد قصده للرياء، فهو الممقوت عند الله تعالى. والثانية: أن يكون له قصد الثواب أيضًا، ولكن قصدا ضعيفا بحيث لو كان في الخلوة لكان لا يفعله، ولا يحمله ذلك القصد على العمل، ولو لم يكن الثواب لكان قصد الرياء يحمله على العمل، فقصد الثواب فيه لا ينفي عنه المقت. والثالثة: أن يكون قصد الثواب والرياء متساويين بحيث لو كان واحد خاليا عن الآخر لم يبعثه على العمل، فلما اجتمعا انبعثت الرغبة، وظواهر الأخبار تدل على أنه لا يسلم رأسا برأس والرابعة أن يكون اطلاع الناس مرجحا مقويا لنشاطه، ولو لم يكن لم يترك العبادة، ولو كان قصد الرياء وحده لما أقدم، فالذي نظنه والعلم عند الله أنه لا يحبط أصل الثواب، ولكنه ينقص منه، أو يعاقب على مقدار قصد الرياء، ويثاب على مقدار قصد الثواب، وأما قوله : «أنا أغنى الشركاء فهو محمول على ما إذا تساوى القصدان أو كان قصد الرياء أرجح. كذا في «المرقاة».

Note 2

قوله

(۲) قوله: أشرك فيه معي غيري: أي من المخلوقين، فلا يضره قصد الجنة وتوابعها مثلا، فإنها من جملة مرضاته سبحانه، وإن كان المقام الأكمل أن لا يعبده لطمع جنة أو خوف نار؛ فإنه عد كفرا عند بعض العارفين، لكن التحقيق فيه أنه لو كان بحيث لو لم تخلق جنة ولا نار لما عبده سبحانه لكان كافرا؛ فإنه يستحق العبادة لذاته، ولذا مدحصهيب بما روي في حقه : نعم العبد صهيب لو لم يخف الله ما عصاه». كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5100

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Shaddad ibn Aws (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that he heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: “Whoever prays to show off has committed polytheism, whoever fasts to show off has committed polytheism, and whoever gives charity to show off has committed polytheism.”
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Hadith 5101

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Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “If a servant prays publicly and does well, and prays privately and does well, Allah, Exalted is He, says: ‘This is truly My servant.’”
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Hadith 5102

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Jundub (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever seeks reputation 1, Allah will make him known for it, and whoever shows off, Allah will expose him for it.”
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Commentary and footnotes (2)

Note 1

Whoever seeks reputation

(1) His statement: “Whoever seeks reputation” – Sheikh Abu Hamid said: Showing off is derived from sight, and reputation from hearing. The essence of showing off is seeking status in people’s hearts by displaying praiseworthy traits. The definition of showing off is displaying worship as obedience to Allah. The one showing off is the worshipper, those shown off to are people, the means of showing off are virtuous traits, and showing off is the intent to display them. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: من سمع إلخ : قال الشيخ أبو حامد: الرياء مشتق من الرؤية، والسمعة من السماع، وإنما الرياء أصله طلب المنزلة في قلوب الناس بإرائهم الخصال المحمودة، فحد الرياء هو إراءة العبادة بطاعة الله تعالى، فالمرائي هو العابد والمرائي له هو الناس، والمرائي به هو الخصال الحميدة، والرياء هو قصد إظهار ذلك. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5104

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Abu Tamimah narrated: I witnessed Safwan and his companions, and Jundub (may Allah be pleased with him) was advising them. They said: “Have you heard anything from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)?” He said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: ‘Whoever seeks reputation, Allah will make him known for it on the Day of Resurrection, and whoever causes discord, Allah will make it difficult for him on the Day of Resurrection.’” They said: “Advise us.” He said: “The first thing to decay in a person is his stomach, so whoever can eat only what is pure, let him do so. And whoever can avoid letting a handful of blood he spills come between him and Paradise, let him do so.”
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Hadith 5105

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Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever’s intention is to seek the Hereafter, Allah places contentment in his heart, gathers his affairs, and the world comes to him subdued. But whoever’s intention is to seek the world, Allah places poverty before his eyes, scatters his affairs, and he gets only what was decreed for him.”
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Hadith 5106

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Muadh ibn Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “In the last days, there will be people who are brothers outwardly but enemies inwardly.” It was said: “O Messenger of Allah, how will that be?” He said: “That will be due to some desiring 1 others and some fearing others.”
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Note 1

due to some desiring others

(1) His statement: “due to some desiring others” – the summary is that they are not among those who love or hate for Allah’s sake. Rather, their affairs are tied to corrupt aims and futile intentions. Sometimes they desire people for their own purposes, showing friendship, and sometimes they dislike people for reasons, showing enmity. The essence is that people’s love or enmity is irrelevant, as it is based on their desires and whims. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: برغبة بعضهم إلى بعض إلخ والحاصل أنهم ليسوا من أهل الحب في الله والبغض الله، بل أمورهم متعلقة بالأغراض الفاسدة والمقاصد الكاسدة، فتارة يرغبون في قوم لأغراض، فيظهرون لهم الصداقة، وتارة يكرهون قوما لعلل، فيظهرون لهم العداوة، وخلاصته أنه لا عبرة بمحبة الخلق وعداوتهم، فإنهما مبنيتان على غرضهم وشهوتهم. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5107

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Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “In the last days, men will emerge who deceive the world with religion, wearing sheepskins for people, their tongues sweeter than sugar, but their hearts those of wolves. Allah says: ‘Do they deceive Me or dare against Me? By Me, I swear I will send upon them a trial that will leave even the forbearing among them bewildered.’”
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Hadith 5108

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Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Allah, Blessed and Exalted, said: ‘I have created a creation whose tongues are sweeter than sugar, but their hearts are bitterer than aloe. By Me, I swear I will afflict them with a trial that will leave the forbearing among them bewildered. Do they deceive Me or dare against Me?’”
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Hadith 5109

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Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Indeed, Allah does not look at your forms or wealth, but He looks at your hearts and deeds.”
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Hadith 5110

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Al-Muhajir ibn Habib (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Allah, Exalted is He, said: ‘I do not accept every word of the wise, but I accept 1 his intent and desire. If his intent and desire are in My obedience, I make his silence praise and dignity for Me, even if he does not speak.’”
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Note 1

I accept his intent

(1) His statement: “I accept his intent” means his intention, even at the earliest stages of thought. His statement: “and desire” means his firm resolve at the end, for a believer’s intention is better than his deed. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله: أتقبل همه أي نيته، ولو كانت في أوائل مراتب الخواطر . وقوله: «وهواه أي قصده المقرر في الأواخر؛ لأن نية المؤمن خير من عمله. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5112

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Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Indeed 1, everything has a zeal and every zeal has a decline. If its owner is balanced and moderate, hope for him. But if he is pointed at with fingers, do not count him.”
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Note 1

Indeed, everything has a zeal

(1) His statement: “Indeed, everything has a zeal” – its explanation is that a person engages in matters with great eagerness and intense effort initially, followed by a decline. If he is moderate, cautious of excess and neglect, and follows the straight path, hope for him to be among the successful and perfected. But if he pursues excess to the point of being pointed at with fingers, do not regard or rely on him, for he may be among the ruined. However, do not assume he is among the losers, but do not hope for him as you would the moderate. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

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قوله

(۱) قوله: إن لكل شيء شرة إلخ وتوضيحه أن الإنسان يشتغل بالأشياء على حرص شديد ومبالغة عظيمة في أول الأمر، ثم إن تلك الشرة يتبعها فترة، فإن كان مقتصدا محترزًا عن جانبي الإفراط والتفريط، وسالكا الطريق المستقيم، فأرجو كونه من الفائزين الكاملين، وإن سلك طريق الإفراط حتى يشار إليه بالأصابع، فلا تلتفتوا إليه ولا تعولوا عليه؛ فإنه ربما يكون من الهالكين، لكن لا تجزموا بأنه من الخاسرين، ولا تعدوه منهم، لكن لا ترجوه كما رجوتم المقتصد. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5113

Volume 4

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Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “It is enough evil for a man 1 to be pointed at with fingers in religion or worldly matters, except for whom Allah protects.”

[Narrated by Al-Bayhaqi in Shu‘ab al-Iman]

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Note 1

It is enough evil for a man to be pointed at with fingers

(1) His statement: “It is enough evil for a man to be pointed at with fingers” – Al-Tayyibi explained it most eloquently, saying: The desire for leadership and fame in people’s hearts is among the soul’s greatest pitfalls and traps. It afflicts scholars, worshippers, and those striving for the Hereafter. Even if they subdue their souls, abstain from desires and doubts, and compel themselves to various acts of worship, their souls fail to seek overt sins of the limbs. Instead, they seek respite in displaying good and showcasing knowledge and deeds, finding relief from the struggle’s hardship in gaining people’s approval, not content with Allah’s knowledge alone. They rejoice in people’s praise, not sufficing with Allah’s praise, loving their admiration, service, and prominence in gatherings. The soul finds in this the greatest pleasure and sweetest desire, thinking it lives for Allah and His worship, when it lives for these hidden desires that only discerning minds perceive. Such a person is registered with Allah as a hypocrite, though he thinks he is among His close servants. This is a soul’s trap from which only the truthful and sincere are safe. Hence, it is said: The last thing to leave the hearts of the truthful is the love of leadership, the greatest snare of devils. Thus, the praised becomes the disgraced, except those whom Allah elevates by spreading His religion without their contrivance, like the Prophets, Messengers, Rightly Guided Caliphs, verified scholars, and righteous predecessors. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

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قوله

(۱) قوله: بحسب امرئ من الشر أن يشار إليه بالأصابع إلخ وتوضيحه ما ذكره الطيبي الله بأحسن عبارة وأزين إشارة، حيث قال: وبين الحال يعني حب الرياسة والجاه في قلوب الناس هو من آخر غوائل النفس ومواطن مكائدها، يبتلي به العلماء والعباد والمشمرون عن ساق الجد لسلوك طريق الآخرة من الزهاد؛ فإنهم مهما قهروا أنفسهم، وفطموها عن الشهوات، وصانوها عن الشبهات، وحملوها بالقهر على أصناف العبادات، عجزت نفوسهم عن الطمع في المعاصي الظاهرة الواقعة على الجوارح، فطلبت الاستراحة إلى التظاهر بالخير وإظهار العلم والعمل، فوجدت مخلصا من مشقة المجاهدة إلى لذة القبول عند الخلائق، ولم تقنع باطلاع الخالق، وفرحت بحمد الناس، ولم تقنع بحمد الله وحده، فأحب مدحهم وتبركهم بمشاهدته وخدمته وإكرامه وتقديمه في المحافل، فأصابت النفس في ذلك أعظم اللذات وألذ الشهوات، وهو يظن أن حياته بالله تعالى وعباداته، وإنما حياته بهذه الشهوات الخفية التي تعمى عن دركها إلا العقول الناقدة، قد أثبت اسمه عند الله من المنافقين، وهو يظن أنه عند الله من عباده المقربين، فهذه مكيدة للنفس لا يسلم عنها إلا الصديقون من المخلصين، ولذلك قيل : آخر ما يخرج من رؤوس الصديقين حب الرياسة، وهو أعظم شبكة للشياطين، فإذا المحمود هو المخمول إلا من شهره الله تعالى بنشر دينه من غير تكلف منه كالأنبياء والمرسلين والخلفاء الراشدين والعلماء المحققين والسلف الصالحين والحمد لله رب العالمين. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5114

Volume 4

English

Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that it was said to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): “What about a man who does a good deed 1 and people praise him for it?” – and in another narration: “and people love him for it” – He said: “That is the immediate glad tidings of the believer.”
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Commentary and footnotes (2)

Note 1

a good deed

(1) His statement: “a good deed” clarifies it. It is known that there is no good in a deed done for showing off, so his deed is sincere. Al-Muzhir said: It means, inform us about one who does a righteous deed for Allah, not for people, and they praise him – does this nullify his reward? He said: “That is the immediate glad tidings of the believer,” meaning he is not showing off in that deed, so Allah grants him two rewards: in this world, people’s praise, and in the Hereafter, what is prepared for him. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

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قوله

(۱) قوله: من الخير بيان له، ومن المعلوم أن لا خير في العمل للرياء، فيكون عمله خالصًا. وقال المظهر: أي أخبرنا بحال من عمل عملا صالحا الله تعالى لا للناس، ويمدحونه هل يبطل ثوابه ؟ فقال : «تلك عاجل بشرى المؤمن»، يعني هو في عمله ذلك ليس مرائيا، فيعطيه الله تعالى به ثوابين في الدنيا، وهو حمد الناس له، وفي الآخرة ما أعد له. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5115

Volume 4

English

Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that he said: “O Messenger of Allah, while I was in my house at my prayer place, a man entered and I was pleased 1 with the state he saw me in.” The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “May Allah have mercy on you, O Abu Hurairah. You have two rewards: the reward of secrecy and the reward of openness.”
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Note 1

I was pleased with the state

(1) His statement: “I was pleased with the state” – the clearer meaning is that his pleasure aligns with natural disposition and Shariah, as he is pleased that someone saw him in a good state and dislikes being seen in a bad one, without intending to show off or seek reputation. This is like the narration from Abu Musa by At-Tabarani: “Whoever is pleased with his good deed and displeased with his bad deed is a believer.” Allah said: Say: In the bounty of Allah and His mercy, let them rejoice; it is better than what they amass (Yunus: 58). A believer rejoices in being enabled to do good deeds, unlike others who rejoice in amassing wealth. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

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قوله

(۱) قوله: فأعجبني الحال إلخ : فالأظهر أن إعجابه بحسب أصل الطبع المطابق للشرع من أنه يعجبه أنه رآه أحد على حالة حسنة، ويكره أن يراه على حالة قبيحة مع قطع النظر عن أن يكون ذلك العمل مطمحا للرياء ومطمعا للسمعة، فيكون من قبيل قوله له على ما رواه الطبراني عن أبي موسى من سرته حسنة وساءته سيئة فهو مؤمن، وقد قال تعالى: ﴿قُلْ بِفَضْلِ اللهِ وَبِرَحْمَتِهِ فَبِذَلِكَ فَلْيَفْرَحُوا هُوَ خَيْرٌ مِّمَّا يَجْمَعُونَ ) (يونس: ٥٨)، فالمؤمن يفرح بتوفيق الأعمال، كما أن غيره يفرح بتكثير الأموال. كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5116

Volume 4

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Abu Sa‘id Al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “If a man does a deed in a rock with no door or window, his deed will reach people, whatever 1 it may be.”

[Narrated by Al-Bayhaqi in Shu‘ab al-Iman]

Commentary and footnotes (2)

Note 1

whatever

(1) His statement: “whatever” – meaning that deed, whether good or evil, in words or actions, whether he intends its exposure or not, as Allah said: And Allah will expose what you were concealing (Al-Baqarah: 72). (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

Note 1

قوله

(۱) قوله : كائنا: أي ذلك العمل ما كان أي من الأعمال، ونصب كائنا» على الحال أي حال ذلك العمل أي شيء كان خيرا أو شرا من الأقوال والأفعال، أي سواء أراد ظهوره أو لم يرده؛ لقوله تعالى: ﴿وَاللهُ مُخْرِجٌ مَّا كُنتُمْ تكْتُمُونَ ﴾ (البقرة: (۷۲). كذا في «المرقاة».

Hadith 5117

Volume 4

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Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever has a good or evil secret, Allah will manifest a garment 1 by which he is known.”

[Narrated by Al-Bayhaqi in Shu‘ab al-Iman]

Commentary and footnotes (2)

Note 1

garment

(1) His statement: “garment” means a sign in appearance or form. His statement: “by which he is known” means he is distinguished from others, as a garment indicates whether a person is notable or otherwise. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)

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قوله

(۱) قوله : رداء: أي علامة من هيئة وصورة، قوله: يعرف به أي يمتاز به عن غيره كما يعرف بالرداء كون الرجل من الأعيان أو غيره من الأعوان. كذا في «المرقاة».