Riyad as-Salihin, 197

Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (May Allah bepleased with him) reported:

"O you people! You recite this Verse: 'O you who believe! Take care of your ownselves. If you follow the (right) guidance [and enjoin what is right (Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam orders one to do) and forbid what is wrong (polytheism, disbelief and all that Islam has forbidden)] no hurt can come to you from those who are in error.' (5:105) But I have heard Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying: "When people see an oppressor but do not prevent him from (doing evil), it is likely that Allah will punish them all." [Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi].

الرابع عشر‏:‏ عن أبي بكر الصديق، رضي الله عنه ، قال‏:‏ يا أيها الناس إنكم لتقرءون هذه الآية‏:‏ ‏{‏يا أيها الذين آمنوا عليكم أنفسكم لا يضركم من ضل إذا اهتديتم‏}‏ ‏(‏‏(‏المائدة ‏:‏ 105‏)‏‏)‏ وإني سمعت رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم، يقول‏:‏ “إن الناس إذا رأو الظالم فلم يأخذوا على يديه أوشك أن يعمهم الله بعقاب منه‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه أبو داود، والترمذي، والنسائي بأسانيد صحيحة‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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In-Book Reference: Introduction, Hadith 197

Sharh · explanationclick to expand

Guidance from the Hadith: 1) It is obligatory to pay attention to having good understanding of the Book of Allah Almighty and the Sunnah of His Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him), as therein lies the origin of knowledge. 2) It is prohibited to interpret the Qur’an based on reason. Many ignorant people use some verses as evidence improperly. 3) The punishment of Allah Almighty includes the oppressor because of the evil he does, as well as the non-oppressor who approves of that evil. 4) Members of the Ummah have to cooperate in righteousness and piety, and advise one another to adhere to the truth and to patience.

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