Riyad as-Salihin, 534
Hadith text · Matn
وعن ثوبان رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم:
من تكفل لي أن لا يسأل الناس شيئاً، وأتكفل له الجنة؟
فقلت: أنا؛ فكان لا يسأل أحداً شيئاً، ((رواه أبو داود بإسناد صحيح)).
English translation
Thauban (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "He who guarantees me that he will not beg anything from anyone, I will guarantee him (to enter) Jannah." I said, "I give you the guarantee." Then Thauban (May Allah be pleased with him) never begged anything from anyone. <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 534
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It urges us not to beg from people and to rely upon ourselves in the fulfillment of our needs.<br>
2) It shows the merit of Thawbān (may Allah be pleased with him), as he gave a pledge to the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) and fulfilled it. This was one of the virtuous traits of the noble Companions.