Riyad as-Salihin, 1520
'Uqbah bin 'Amir (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), "How can salvation be achieved?" He replied, "Control your tongue, keep to your house, and weep over your sins." <b>[At-Tirmidhi]</b>.
وعن عقبة بن عامر رضي الله عنه قال: قلت يا رسول الله ما النجاة؟ قال:
أمسك عليك لسانك، وليسعك بيتك، وابكِ على خطيئتك
((رواه الترمذي، وقال: حديث حسن)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 10
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) were keen on adhering to the way of salvation at times of Fitan (trials and tribulations). So, if you want to be saved, follow in their footsteps because they were on the most upright way.<br>
2) Consciousness of obeying Allah Almighty at all times protects one from falling into sin.