Riyad as-Salihin, 145
Hadith text · Matn
عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
إن الدين يسر، ولن يشاد الدين إلا غلبه، فسددوا وقاربوا وأبشروا، واستعينوا بالغدوة والروحة وشيء من الدلجة
((رواه البخاري)). وفي رواية له : سددوا وقاربوا واغدوا وروحوا، وشيء من الدلجة، القصد القصد تبلغوا .
English translation
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The religion (of Islam) is easy, and whoever makes the religion a rigour, it will overpower him. So, follow a middle course (in worship); if you can't do this, do something near to it and give glad tidings and seek help (of Allah) at morn and at dusk and some part of night". <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
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- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 145
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The proper practice is to do acts of worship in a perfect manner; if it is not possible for one to do so, he should try to be as near to perfection as he can.<br>
2) It shows how Sharia encourages good deeds whilst giving glad tidings of the great rewards from Allah, Glorified and Exalted.<br>
3) The individual should bring joy to his companions by delivering good news to them and displaying a cheerful face as much as he can.<br>
4) Moderation in worship with consistency is the means that leads to success in this life and the Hereafter.<br>
5) One should take advantage of the inclination of the heart and its leisure in obeying Allah Almighty and worshiping Him.