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Hadith 5:
Main Teachings:
● This hadith teaches that Islam is a very simple religion and to gain Allah’s pleasure
and reach paradise one has to simply follow the basic principles of Islam. Allah has laid
down clear rules about what is lawful and unlawful. By following these rules Muslims
can gain Allah’s pleasure and thus paradise. The Prophet said, “Avoid what I have
forbidden you to do, and do your utmost what I have ordered you to do.”
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● Zakat and Hajj are two pillars that are compulsory only on those Muslims who have
the means of fulfilling them, hence have not been mentioned in the hadith.
Main Teachings:
● In this Hadith the Prophet has given Muslims a few examples of acts of
charity that they should perform on a daily basis.
● Charity here does not refer only to the act of giving money in Allah's way but
in fact any act or gesture that would help the community.
● Islam teaches Muslims to reflect upon even the smallest of Allah’s favors such
as the smooth and proper functioning of our joints and organs in the body. In
return it asks believers to be helpful and charitable towards others in the
society. The Prophet (P.B.U.H) said, “The best amongst people is the
one who is a source of benefit for the people.”
Actions:
● Muslims can act upon the teachings of this hadith by obeying Allah and by practicing
the pillars of Islam e.g by performing 5 daily prayers in congregation within the
prescribed time.
● Fasting in the month of Ramzan makes us conscious of the hardships of the poor and
develops sympathy.
● Muslims should be fair in trading, not take interest (riba) etc. Similarly, cheating,
smuggling, adulteration, drinking wine etc should be avoided.
● Waking up to say Tahajud prayers and fasting in addition to Ramzan on Mondays
and Thursdays etc, bring Muslims closer to Allah.
● During the Prophet's lifetime when azaan was announced all worldly activities were
suspended.