This week, we will review the ten hadith of the forty hadith of An-nawawih. For the past review, see here


Hadith 10 states:

On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, who reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said:

"Indeed, Allah, the Exalted, is pure and accepts only that which is pure. Allah has commanded the believers to do what He commanded the messengers. He, the Exalted, said: 'O messengers, eat of the good things and work righteousness.' And He, the Exalted, said: 'O you who have believed, eat from the good things with which We have provided you.'

Then the Prophet (peace be upon him) mentioned a man who has prolonged his journey, appearing disheveled and dusty, raising his hands to the heavens and supplicating, 'Our Lord, Our Lord,' while his food is unlawful, his drink is unlawful, his clothing is unlawful, and he has been nourished by what is unlawful. How can he expect his supplication to be answered?"

(Narrated by al-Bukhāri and Muslim)

Below are some of the lessons we can derive from this hadith:

1. Purity in Actions: The hadith highlights the importance of maintaining purity in our actions. Allah accepts only that which is pure, whether it is in our deeds, intentions, or provisions. It serves as a reminder for us to be mindful of the halal (lawful) and haram (unlawful) aspects of our lives and strive to adhere to what is permissible.

2. Following the Commands of Allah: The hadith mentions that Allah commands believers to follow the same guidance given to the messengers. This implies that we should not only focus on our personal desires or opinions but rather adhere to the divine instructions and teachings found in the Quran and the Prophet's (peace be upon him) Sunnah.

3. Importance of Halal Consumption: The hadith emphasizes the significance of consuming lawful and permissible food and provisions. We are encouraged to eat from the good things that Allah has provided us. This highlights the need for practicing halal dietary habits and being conscious of the source and quality of our food.

4. Futility of Unlawful Supplication: The hadith presents a scenario of a person in a desperate state, raising their hands in supplication, but their sustenance and provisions are from unlawful sources. It teaches us that engaging in haram practices while seeking Allah's assistance or supplicating for our needs is contradictory and may hinder the acceptance of our prayers.

5. Reflecting on Unlawful Actions: The hadith invites us to reflect on our actions, particularly those that may involve unlawful means. It prompts us to evaluate our choices, seek repentance for past wrongdoings, and make efforts to rectify our conduct by adhering to the halal and avoiding the haram.

Overall, the hadith encourages us to cultivate purity in our actions, intentions, and provisions, and to be mindful of the importance of following Allah's commands and seeking lawful means in our daily lives. It reminds us of the relationship between our actions and the acceptance of our supplications by Allah.

To be continued InShaAllah!