Riyad as-Salihin, 578
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Remember more often the destroyer of pleasures - death." <b>[At-Tirmidhi, who classified it as Hadith Hasan]</b>.
وعنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: “أكثروا ذكر هاذم اللذات” ((يعنى الموت)) ((رواه الترمذى وقال: حدث حسن)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 578
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is recommended for every Muslim to remember death within his heart, by his tongue, and through his state (in life), for this makes him more remote from sinning and closer to piety.<br>
2) A person remembers death by recalling that Allah Almighty is ever Watchful over his life. It does not mean that he abandons work in the world. Rather, people are required to fear their Lord and work to maintain their worldly well-being. Abandonment of worldly pleasures is a virtue, and fear of Allah is an obligation.