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Riyad as-Salihin 1529 (Book 17, Hadith 19) #38018
The Power of La ilaha illallah

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) taught us to not judge people and to always give them the benefit of the doubt, as even those who do not love Allah and His Messenger can still be believers in Allah.

'Itban bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) said in his long Hadith cited in the Chapter entitled 'Hope' reported: When the Prophet stood up to offer As-Salat (the prayer) he asked, "Where is Malik bin Ad-Dukhshum?" A man replied: "He is a hypocrite. He does not love Allah and His Messenger". The Prophet said, "Do not say that. Do you not know that he said: La ilaha illallah (there is no true god except Allah),' seeking His Pleasure. Allah has made the fire of Hell unlawful for him who affirms that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah". Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
وعن عتبان بن مالك رضي الله عنه في حديثه الطويل المشهور الذي تقدم في باب الرجاء قال‏:‏ قام النبي يصلي فقال‏:‏ ‏"‏أين مالك بن الدخشم‏؟‏ فقال رجل‏:‏ ذلك منافق لا يحب الله ورسوله، فقال النبي ‏:‏ “لا تقل ذلك ألا تراه قد قال‏:‏ لا إله إلا الله يريد بذلك وجه الله‏!‏ وإن الله قد حرم على النار من قال لا إله إلا الله يبتغي بذلك وجه الله‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ "وعِتبانُ"بكسر العين عَلَى المشهور، وحُكِي ضمُّها، وبعدها تاءٌ مثناةٌ مِنْ فوق، ثُمَّ باءٌ موحدةٌ. و"الدُّخْشُمُ"بضم الدال وإسكان الخاءِ وضمِّ الشين المعجمتين

TOPICS
belief  *  hope  *  hell  *  affirmation  *  iman  *  raja  *  aljahim  *  tasdeeq

QUICK LESSONS:
Do not judge others without knowing what is truly inside their hearts; affirm your belief in La ilaha illallah .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith teaches us that we should never judge people for their actions or words, as we do not know what is in their hearts. Even if someone does not outwardly show love for Allah and His Messenger, they may still have faith in Him. This is demonstrated by the Prophet's response when he was told that Malik bin Ad-Dukhshum was a hypocrite; instead of accepting this statement, he reminded everyone that Malik had affirmed his belief in La ilaha illallah. By doing so, he showed us that it is possible for someone to be a believer even if they do not outwardly show it. Furthermore, this hadith also teaches us about the power of affirming one's belief in La ilaha illallah; by doing so, one will be saved from the fire of Hell.

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