Riyad as-Salihin, 424

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

We were sitting with Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). Abu Bakr and 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) were also there among the audience. In the meanwhile Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) got up and left us. We waited long for his return: When we were worried about his safety, and got scared, we got up. I, therefore, went out to look for Messenger of Allah and came to a garden which belonged to the Ansar. He (ﷺ) said to me "Go and give glad tidings of Jannah to anyone who testifies 'La ilaha illallah (There is no true god except Allah),' being whole-heartedly certain of it" [Muslim].

وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه ، قال‏:‏ كنا قعوداً مع رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، معنا أبو بكر وعمر، رضي الله عنهما في نفر، فقام رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم، من بين أظهرنا، فأبطأ علينا، فخشينا أن يقتطع دوننا، ففزعنا، فقمنا، فكنت أول من فزع، فخرجت ابتغي رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، حتى أتيت حائطاً للأنصار -وذكر الحديث بطوله إلى قوله‏:‏ فقال رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم، “اذهب فمن لقيت وراء هذا الحائط يشهد أن لا إله إلا الله ، مستيقناً بها قلبه فبشره بالجنة” ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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In-Book Reference: Introduction, Hadith 424

Sharh · explanationclick to expand

Guidance from the Hadith: 1) It shows how much the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) loved the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) and were concerned about his safety during his lifetime. After his death, those who believe and follow him are concerned about the safety and soundness of his Sunnah so they defend it. This is also considered concern about the Prophet’s safety. 2) It is recommended to give hope and glad tidings to the believers. 3) Tawhid is the key to entering Paradise. So, let a person be careful to maintain the soundness of his Tawhid.

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