Riyad as-Salihin, 97
Ibn Abbas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "There are two blessings in which many people incur loss. (They are) health and free time (for doing good)". <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>
الثالث: عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم:
نعمتان مغبون فيهما كثير من الناس: الصحة، والفراغ
((رواه البخاري)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 97
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) One must seize the opportunities of health and free time in the worship of Allah, Glorified and Exalted, as much as possible.<br>
2) The blessings of Allah are varied, and among the greatest of His blessings, after faith, are health and free time.<br>
3) Reacting to the blessings of Allah, Glorified and Exalted, by gratitude and performing acts of worship ensure their continual presence and preservation; for indeed gratitude increases blessings.