Riyad as-Salihin, 229
Hadith text · Matn
وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت: إن كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ليدع العمل، وهو يحب أن يعمل به، خشية أن يعمل به الناس فيفرض عليهم" ((متفق عليه)) .
English translation
'Aishah (May Allah bepleased with her) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would sometimes abstain from doing something he wished to do, lest others should follow him and it might become obligatory upon them. <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 229
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) The Prophet’s mercy and compassion for his Ummah.<br>
2) A Muslim is required to give up some recommended matters in order to realize a greater interest for himself and for other Muslims.<br>
3) A Muslim has to be concerned about the conditions of his fellow Muslims, doing what is good for them and shunning what is evil for them.