<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br> 1) It shows the excellence of this honorable Companion and his high resolve because he asked for something pertaining the Hereafter.<br> 2) It demonstrates the excellence of prostration over the rest of the positions during prayer, since “... the nearest a servant is to his Lord is when he is prostrating.”<br> 3) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) cannot make anyone enter Paradise, therefore he could not ensure it for this man though he was his servant and quite close to him. Accordingly, the believer should beware of relying only on lineage, prestige, or social status because none of it will avail him if he lacks sincere faith and good deeds.<br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br> Suffah people: are the Companions who migrated to Madinah but were homeless so the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) housed them at the rear of the Prophet’s Masjid. Sometimes, their number reached eighty or less at other times. The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) used to bring them food and milk and other forms of charity.