This week, let's review the 31st hadith of the forty hadith of An-nawawih. For the past review, see here

On the authority of Abi al-‘Abbas Sahl bin Sa’d al-Sa’idi (RadhiyAllahu ‘anhu) who said: A man came to the Prophet (SallaAllahu ‘alayhi wasallam) and said: “O Messenger of Allah, direct me to an act which if I do it, [will cause] Allah to love me and people to love me.” He, sallaAllahu ‘alayhi wasallam, answered: “Detach yourself from the world and Allah will love you. Detach yourself from what people possess and they will love you.”

(A hasan hadith reported by Ibn Majah and others with good chains of narration)

Read the commentary of the Hadith here

Benefits and Action points from Hadith commentary:

Look up and ponder upon the reality of this lowly life

Abu Sulayman said, “Do not testify for anyone with asceticism for it is in the heart”
Internalise and understand that no matter what you can physically see or feel, the reality of the matter is that what is with Allah is more secure and more closer to you than what is in your hands

If you are hit with a calamity, you should seek the reward from Allah and not let the calamity affect/concern you

Do not be upset when someone criticises you with the truth, just like you are not upset when they praise you

Understand that Allah is the provider so no matter how detached you are from the dunya, if you are attached to Allah, then He will provide for you

Be more concerned and worried when your wealth increases, for your questioning on the day of judgement regarding your wealth will no doubt increase

If your wealth is increased, ask yourself how you will fulfil the rights of Allah with this wealth
Understand the purpose of this dunya and that you are here on a test so do not be attached to the test, but keep your focus on passing this test

Do not detach yourself completely from the dunya, but take from it what is necessary, and also enjoy certain aspects of it which are halal, as the prophet (SallaAllahu ‘alayhi wasallam) did

Ensure you dedicate a time for fulfilling your desires in that which is halal so that you may gain strength in doing more good