باب فضل الحب في الله والحث عليه وإعلام الرجل من يحبه أنه يحبه، وماذا يقول له إذا أعلمه
Hadith 375
Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أنس رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: "ثلاث من كن فيه وجد بهن حلاوة الإيمان: أن يكون الله ورسوله أحب إليه مما سواهما، وأن يحب المرء لا يحبه إلا لله، وأن يكره أن يعود في الكفر بعد أن أنقذه الله منه، كما يكره أن يقذف في النار" ((متفق عليه)) .
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "There are three qualities whoever has them, will taste the sweetness of Iman: To love Allah and His Messenger (ﷺ) more than anyone else; to love a slave (of Allah) only for (the sake of) Allah; and to abhor returning to infidelity after Allah has saved him from it as he would abhor to be thrown into the fire (of Hell)". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In plain words
Faith becomes sweet when Allah and His Messenger are loved above all, when you love another only for Allah's sake, and when returning to disbelief feels as dreadful as being thrown into fire.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 375 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 375
Hadith 376
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
و عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: " سبعة يظلهم الله في ظله يوم لا ظل إلا ظله: إما عادل، وشاب نشأ في عبادة الله عز وجل، ورجل قلبه معلق بالمساجد. ورجلان تحابا في الله اجتمعا عليه ، وتفرقا عليه، ورجل دعته امرأة ذات حسن وجمال، فقال: إني أخاف الله، ورجل تصدق بصدقة، فأخفاها حتى لا تعلم شماله ما تنفق يمينه، ورجل ذكر الله خاليًا ففاضت عيناه" ((متفق عليه)) .
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Seven are (the persons) whom Allah will give Shade of His Thrown on the Day when there would be no shade other than His Throne's Shade: A just ruler; a youth who grew up worshipping Allah; a man whose heart is attached to mosques; two persons who love and meet each other and depart from each other for the sake of Allah; a man whom an extremely beautiful woman seduces (for illicit relation), but he (rejects this offer by saying): 'I fear Allah'; a man who gives in charity and conceals it (to such an extent) that the left hand does not know what the right has given; and a person who remembers Allah in solitude and his eyes well up". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In plain words
Among those Allah will shade on the Day when there is no other shade are two people who love each other purely for His sake. Sincere love between believers is honored alongside justice, devotion, and self-restraint.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 376 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 376
Hadith 377
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم " إن الله تعالى يقول يوم القيامة أين المتحابون بجلالي؟ اليوم أظلهم في ظلي يوم لا ظل إلا ظلي" (( رواه مسلم)) .
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "On the Day of Resurrection, Allah, the Exalted, will say: 'Where are those who have mutual love for the sake of My Glory? Today I shall shelter them in My Shade when there will be no shade except Mine". [Muslim].
In plain words
On a day of overwhelming heat and fear, Allah will single out those who loved one another for His glory and shelter them in His shade. Love for His sake earns a unique nearness to Him.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 377 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 377
Hadith 378
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : والذي نفسي بيده لا تدخلوا الجنة حتى تؤمنوا ولا تؤمنوا حتى تحابوا أولا أدلكم على شيء إذا فعلتموه تحاببتم: أفشوا السلام بينكم (( رواه مسلم)) .
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "By Him in Whose Hand my soul is! You will not enter Jannah until you believe, and you shall not believe until you love one another. May I inform you of something, if you do, you love each other. Promote greeting amongst you (by saying As-salamu 'alaikum to one another)". [Muslim].
In plain words
True faith and entry into Paradise are tied to genuine love among believers, and spreading the greeting of peace is a simple, practical way to grow that love between us.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 378 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 378
Hadith 379
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :"أن رجلاً زار أخًا له في قريةٍ أخرى، فأرصد الله له على مدرجته ملكاً" وذكر الحديث إلى قوله: "إن الله قد أحبك كما أحببته فيه" ((رواه مسلم، وقد سبق بالباب قبله)).
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "A man set out to visit a brother (in Faith) in another town and Allah sent an angel on his way. When the man met the angel, the latter asked him, "Where do you intend to go?" He said, "I intend to visit my brother in this town". The angel said, "Have you done any favour to him?" He said, "No, I have no desire except to visit him because I love him for the sake of Allah, the Exalted, and Glorious." Thereupon the angel said, "I am a messenger to you from Allah (to inform you) that Allah loves you as you love him (for His sake)". [Muslim].
In plain words
Setting out to visit a brother only out of love for Allah brings Allah's own love in return. Pure, unselfish affection between believers is precious to Him.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 379 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 379
Hadith 380
Al-Bara' bin 'Azib (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
وعن البراء بن عازب رضي الله عنهما عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال في الأنصار: "لا يحبهم إلا مؤمن، ولا يبغضهم إلا منافق، من أحبهم أحبه الله، ومن أبغضهم أبغضه الله" ((متفق عليه)) .
The Prophet (ﷺ) said about the Ansar: "Only a believer loves them, and only a hypocrite hates them. Allah loves him who loves them and Allah hates him who hates them". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In plain words
Loving the Ansar, who supported the Prophet, is described as a mark of faith, and hating them a mark of hypocrisy. Allah loves those who love them.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 380 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 380
Hadith 381
Mu'adh (bin Jabal) (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن معاذ رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: "قال الله عز وجل: المتحابون في جلالي، لهم منابر من نور يغبطهم النبيون والشهداء" . ((رواه الترمذي وقال: حديث حسن صحيح)).
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Allah, the Exalted, has said: 'For those who love one another for the sake of My Glory, there will be seats of light (on the Day of Resurrection), and they will be envied by the Prophets and martyrs". [At- Tirmidhi, who classified it as Hadith Hasan Sahih].
In plain words
Those who love one another for Allah's sake are promised radiant seats of light, a station so honored that even Prophets and martyrs will admire it.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 381 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 381
Hadith 382
Abu Idris Al-Khaulani (May Allah had mercy upon him) reported:
وعن أبي إدريس الخولاني رحمه الله قال: دخلت مسجد دمشق، فإذا فتًى براق الثنايا وإذا الناس معه، فإذا اختلفوا بشيء، أسندوه إليه، وصدروا عن رأيه، فسألت عنه، فقيل: هذا معاذ بن جبل رضي الله عنه، فلما كان من الغد، هجرت، فوجدته قد سبقني بالتهجير، ووجدته يصلي، فانتظرته حتى قضى صلاته، ثم جئته من قبل وجهه، فسلمت عليه، ثم قلت: والله إني لأحبك، فقال: آلله؟ فقال: الله، فقال: آلله؟ فقالت: الله، فأخذني بحبوة ردائي، فجبذني إليه، فقال:أبشر، فإني سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: " قال الله تعالى وجبت محبتي للمتحابين فيَّ، والمتجالسين فيَّ ، والمتزاورين فيَّ ، والمتباذلين فيَّ " حديث صحيح ((رواه مالك فيَّ الموطأ بإسناده الصحيح)).
I once entered the mosque in Damascus. I happened to catch sight of a young man who had bright teeth (i.e., he was always seen smiling). A number of people had gathered around him. When they differed over anything they would refer it to him and act upon his advice. I asked who he was and I was told that he was Mu'adh bin Jabal (May Allah be pleased with him) The next day I hastened to the mosque, but found that he had arrived before me and was busy in performing Salat. I waited until he finished, and then went to him from the front, greeted him with Salam and said to him, "By Allah I love you." He asked, "For the sake of Allah?" I replied, "Yes, for the sake of Allah". He again asked me, "Is it for Allah's sake?" I replied, "Yes, it is for Allah's sake." Then he took hold of my cloak, drew me to himself and said, "Rejoice,! I heard Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, 'Allah, the Exalted, says: My love is due to those who love one another for My sake, meet one another for My sake, visit one another for My sake and spend in charity for My sake". [Malik].
In plain words
When a young man told Mu'adh he loved him for Allah's sake, Mu'adh shared the glad news that Allah's love is due to those who love, meet, visit, and give for His sake.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 382 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 382
Hadith 383
Abu Karimah Al-Miqdam bin Ma'dikarib (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
عن أبي كريمة المقداد بن معد يكرب رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: "إذا أحب الرجل أخاه، فليخبره أنه يحبه" ((رواه أبو داود، والترمذي وقال : حديث حسن)).
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "When a man loves his brother (for Allah's sake) let him tell him that he loves him". [Abu Dawud and At- Tirmidhi, who classified it as Hadith Sahih].
In plain words
If you love someone as a fellow believer, do not keep it hidden. Telling them plainly strengthens the bond of love between you.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 383 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 383
Hadith 384
Mu'adh (bin Jabal) (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن معاذ رضي الله عنه، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، أخذ بيده وقال: "يا معاذ، والله إني لأحبك، ثم أوصيك يا معاذ لا تدعن في دبر كل صلاة تقول: اللهم أعني على ذكرك وشكرك، وحسن عبادتك" . حديث صحيح، ((رواه أبو داود والنسائي بإسناد صحيح)).
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) held my hand and said, "O Mu'adh, By Allah, I love you and advise you not to miss supplicating after every Salat (prayer) saying: 'Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika, wa husni 'ibadatika,' (O Allah, help me remember You, expressing gratitude to You and worship You in the best manner)". [Hadith Sahih]. [Abu Dawud and An- Nasa'i].
In plain words
The Prophet told Mu'adh he loved him, then taught him a short prayer to say after every prayer, asking Allah's help to remember Him, thank Him, and worship Him well.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 384 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 384
Hadith 385
Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أنس، رضي الله عنه ، أن رجلاً كان عند النبي، صلى الله عليه وسلم، فمر رجل به، فقال: يا رسول الله إني لأحب هذا، فقال له النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: "أأعلمته؟" قال: لا : قال: "أعلمه" فلحقه، فقال : إني أحبك في الله، فقال: أحبك الله الذي أحببتني له. ((رواه أبو داود بإسناد صحيح)).
A man was with the Prophet (ﷺ) when another man passed by and the former said: "O Messenger of Allah! I love this man (for Allah's sake)". Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) asked, "Have you informed him?" He said, "No". Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) then said, "Tell him (that you love him)". So he went up to the man and said to him, "I love you for the sake of Allah;" and the other replied, "May Allah, for Whose sake you love me, love you." [Abu Dawud].
In plain words
When a man said he loved another for Allah's sake, the Prophet told him to say so. He did, and the other replied with a beautiful prayer that Allah love him in return.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 385 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 385