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When Allah (SWT)When Allah (SWT)

becomes His servantsbecomes His servants

HelperHelperMuslim, Book 35, Kitab Uz ZikrMuslim, Book 35, Kitab Uz Zikr

Hadith # 6518Hadith # 6518


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Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace beAbu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be

upon him) as saying:upon him) as saying:

He who alleviates the suffering of a brother out of theHe who alleviates the suffering of a brother out of thesufferings of the world, Allah would alleviate his sufferingsufferings of the world, Allah would alleviate his suffering

from the sufferings of the Day of Resurrection,from the sufferings of the Day of Resurrection, and he who finds relief for one who is hard pressed, Allahand he who finds relief for one who is hard pressed, Allah

would make things easy for him in the Hereafter,would make things easy for him in the Hereafter, and he who conceals (the faults) of a Muslim, Allah wouldand he who conceals (the faults) of a Muslim, Allah would

conceal his faults in the world and in the Hereafter.conceal his faults in the world and in the Hereafter.

Allah is at the back of a servant so long as the servant is atAllah is at the back of a servant so long as the servant is at

the back of his brother,the back of his brother,


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Continuation of HadithContinuation of Hadith

and he who treads the path in search of knowledge, Allahand he who treads the path in search of knowledge, Allah

would make that path easy, leading to Paradise for himwould make that path easy, leading to Paradise for him

and those persons who assemble in the house among theand those persons who assemble in the house among the

houses of Allah (mosques) and recite the Book of Allah andhouses of Allah (mosques) and recite the Book of Allah andthey learn and teach the Qur'an (among themselves) therethey learn and teach the Qur'an (among themselves) there

would descend upon them the tranquility and mercy wouldwould descend upon them the tranquility and mercy would

cover them and the angels would surround them and Allahcover them and the angels would surround them and Allah

makes a mention of them in the presence of those nearmakes a mention of them in the presence of those near

Him, and he who is slow-paced in doing good deeds, hisHim, and he who is slow-paced in doing good deeds, his

(high) descent does not make him go ahead(high) descent does not make him go ahead


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Lessons learned from this HadithLessons learned from this Hadith

A-Rights of Muslims:A-Rights of Muslims:

1- To remove a Muslims suffering1- To remove a Muslims suffering

2- To be lenient with poor and needy2- To be lenient with poor and needy3-To cover someones faults3-To cover someones faults

B-Superiority of seeking knowledgeB-Superiority of seeking knowledge

C-Sincere actions are ultimately valuedC-Sincere actions are ultimately valued


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Remove your brothers sufferingRemove your brothers suffering

Physical- like hunger, sickness, no place toPhysical- like hunger, sickness, no place to

live, no education, no freedom, physical orlive, no education, no freedom, physical or

mental abuse etc.mental abuse etc.

Spiritual- like going astray, suffering withSpiritual- like going astray, suffering with

anxiety and depressionanxiety and depression

Monetary- like burden of excessive loan,Monetary- like burden of excessive loan,

unemploymentunemployment

Ethical- threat to honor and integrityEthical- threat to honor and integrity


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Leniency with poor and needyLeniency with poor and needy

If the debtor is in a difficulty, grant him time Till it is easy forIf the debtor is in a difficulty, grant him time Till it is easy for

him to repay. But if ye remit it by way of charity, that is besthim to repay. But if ye remit it by way of charity, that is bestfor you if ye only knew.for you if ye only knew.

And fear the Day when ye shall be broughtAnd fear the Day when ye shall be broughtback to Allah. Then shall every soul be paid what it earned,back to Allah. Then shall every soul be paid what it earned,and none shall be dealt with unjustly.and none shall be dealt with unjustly.

Al-Qur'an, 002.280-281 (Al-BaqaraAl-Qur'an, 002.280-281 (Al-Baqara


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Ahadeeth on this pointAhadeeth on this point

Whosoever wishes that Allah (SWT) may saveWhosoever wishes that Allah (SWT) may savehim from the hardships of the Day ofhim from the hardships of the Day ofJudgment, then he should give time to theJudgment, then he should give time to the

indebted one or forgive him.indebted one or forgive him. A trader used to give loans. When he saw thatA trader used to give loans. When he saw that

the indebted could not pay the loan, he used tothe indebted could not pay the loan, he used to

tell his employees to forgive him. He hopedtell his employees to forgive him. He hopedthat Allah (SWT) shall forgive him. Allahthat Allah (SWT) shall forgive him. Allah(SWT) forgave him.(SWT) forgave him.


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Ahadith on the subjectAhadith on the subject

Abul Yasar reported that the Prophet (SAW)Abul Yasar reported that the Prophet (SAW)

said, Whosoever wishes to find a place in thesaid, Whosoever wishes to find a place in the

shade of Allah (SWT) on the day of Judgment,shade of Allah (SWT) on the day of Judgment,

he should give time to the poor indebted orhe should give time to the poor indebted or

forgive him.forgive him.


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To cover a Muslim brothersTo cover a Muslim brothers

shortcomingsshortcomings

Uqbah bin Amir reported that ProphetUqbah bin Amir reported that Prophet

(SAW) said, Whoever sees a fault in his(SAW) said, Whoever sees a fault in his

Muslim brother and he keeps it hidden he isMuslim brother and he keeps it hidden he is

like one who saved a live buried girl.like one who saved a live buried girl.

Abu Saeed Khudri reported that the ProphetAbu Saeed Khudri reported that the Prophet

(SAW) said, Whoever gives dress to a(SAW) said, Whoever gives dress to a

Muslim brother when he was uncovered, AllahMuslim brother when he was uncovered, Allah

(SWT) shall grant him dress from Jannah.(SWT) shall grant him dress from Jannah.


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More AhadithMore Ahadith

Omar reported that Prophet (SAW) wasOmar reported that Prophet (SAW) was

asked that what is the best action? He replied,asked that what is the best action? He replied,

To bring happiness to your Muslim brotherTo bring happiness to your Muslim brother

brings great reward. If he is hungry then feedbrings great reward. If he is hungry then feed

him. If he does not have dress, then clothehim. If he does not have dress, then clothe

him. If he is needy then fulfill his need.him. If he is needy then fulfill his need.

Targheeb and Tarheeb , TabraniTargheeb and Tarheeb , Tabrani


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Individual who deserves the Help ofIndividual who deserves the Help of

Allah (SWT)Allah (SWT)

Islam has not differentiated in the service ofIslam has not differentiated in the service of

mankind between Muslims and non Muslims.mankind between Muslims and non Muslims.

As long as a Muslim is helping others inAs long as a Muslim is helping others in

providing them food, clothes, shelters andproviding them food, clothes, shelters and

shows leniency to the indebted ones, Allahshows leniency to the indebted ones, Allah

(SWT) shall Help such servant.(SWT) shall Help such servant.


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Seeking KnowledgeSeeking Knowledge

Whoever travels to seek knowledge, he is in the path of AllahWhoever travels to seek knowledge, he is in the path of Allah(SWT) till he returns.(SWT) till he returns.

Whoever seeks knowledge, it becomes expiation (Kaffarah)Whoever seeks knowledge, it becomes expiation (Kaffarah)for his previous sins.for his previous sins.

Whoever travels a way to seek knowledge, Allah (SWT) shallWhoever travels a way to seek knowledge, Allah (SWT) shallmake his way to Jannah easy. Angels spread their wings formake his way to Jannah easy. Angels spread their wings forhim.All the creatures of heavens and earth make duahim.All the creatures of heavens and earth make duamaghfirah for him. Alim has superiority over worshiper likemaghfirah for him. Alim has superiority over worshiper likethe moon is over the stars. Alims are the heirs of Prophetsthe moon is over the stars. Alims are the heirs of Prophets

(SAW). They do not leave money, rather they leave(SAW). They do not leave money, rather they leaveknowledge. Whoever gets part of this knowledge, he gets greatknowledge. Whoever gets part of this knowledge, he gets great

portion. (Ibn Majah) portion. (Ibn Majah)


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More Ahadith on IlmMore Ahadith on Ilm

Whoever achieves Ilm ( which is done to seekWhoever achieves Ilm ( which is done to seek

pleasure of Allah ) to achieve materialpleasure of Allah ) to achieve material

benefits, he will not find the perfume of Allahbenefits, he will not find the perfume of Allah

(SWT).( Abu Dawood)(SWT).( Abu Dawood)

Whoever achieves knowledge to debate withWhoever achieves knowledge to debate with

fools or boast amongst scholars or attractfools or boast amongst scholars or attract

peoples attention towards him, then his placepeoples attention towards him, then his place

is in hellfire. ( Ibn Majah)is in hellfire. ( Ibn Majah)


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More AhadithMore Ahadith

If someone is asked about something ( and he knowsIf someone is asked about something ( and he knows

it) but he hides it, then Allah (SWT) shall put the ropeit) but he hides it, then Allah (SWT) shall put the rope

of fire in his mouth. ( Abu Dawood)of fire in his mouth. ( Abu Dawood)

Prophet (SAW) always made this dua, O Allah!Prophet (SAW) always made this dua, O Allah!Make my Ilm profitable for me, give me knowledgeMake my Ilm profitable for me, give me knowledge

which is profitable and add in my knowledge.which is profitable and add in my knowledge.

(Tirmidhi)(Tirmidhi)

O Allah! I seek your refuge from uselessO Allah! I seek your refuge from useless

knowledge. ( Muslim)knowledge. ( Muslim)


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Rewards for collective studyRewards for collective study

There would descend upon them theThere would descend upon them the

tranquility and mercy would cover themtranquility and mercy would cover them

and the angels would surround them.and the angels would surround them.

Allah makes a mention of them in theAllah makes a mention of them in the

presence of those near Him.presence of those near Him.

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