Riyad as-Salihin, 163
Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "My parable and that of yours is like a man who kindled a fire. When it has illuminated all around him, the moths and grasshoppers began to fall therein. He tried to push them away, but they overcame him and jumped into it. I am catching hold of your waists ties (to save you) from fire, but you slip away from my hands". <b>[Muslim]</b>.
الثامن: عن جابر رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم
مثلي ومثلكم كمثل رجل أوقد ناراً فجعل الجنادب والفراش يقعن فيها وهو يذبهن عنها وأنا آخذ بحجزكم عن النار، وأنتم تفلتون من يدي
((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 163
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It reflects the keenness of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) to protect his nation from the Hellfire.<br>
2) The individual must comply with and submit to the Sunnah of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) because guidance cannot be secured except by compliance with the Sunnah.<br>
3) It informs of the great right of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) on his nation as he spared no effort in protecting it against what may cause it harm with regard to this world or to religion. May Allah reward him greatly.