Riyad as-Salihin, 247
Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah bepleased with them), reported in connection with the case of Barirah (May Allah bepleased with her) and her husband:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said to her, "It is better for you to go back to your husband." She asked: "O Messenger of Allah, do you order me to do so." He replied, "I only intercede" She then said: "I have no need for him". <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما في قصة بريرة وزوجها. قال: قال لها النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: "لو راجعته؟" قالت: يا رسول الله تأمرني؟ قال : "إنما أشفع" قالت: لا حاجة لي فيه. ((رواه البخاري)).
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- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 247
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Interceding for something unlawful is cooperation in sin and transgression, like one who intercedes on behalf of someone who transgresses against others.<br>
2) Interceding regarding a lawful matter is a form of favor done to others, and the doer earns a reward for that.<br>
3) The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) venerated the commands of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). Look how Barirah reacted when the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said to her: ‘If you would return back to him?’ She asked the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) if he was ordering her, so that she would listen and obey. This is the attitude of the believer; as he/she hastens to comply with the command of Allah Almighty and the command of His Messenger (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him).<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
Intercession means to mediate in favor of someone for the purpose of bringing a benefit or warding off harm. The intercession that the author is referring to is that which occurs in the worldly life.