(An-Nawawi's Forty Hadiths)
(Takhreej of An-Nawawi’s Forty Hadiths)
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Hadith No.2
Also on the authority of Omar, who said :
One day while we were sitting with the messenger of Allah there appeared before us a man whose clothes were exceedingly white and whose hair was exceedingly black; no signs of journeying were to be seen on him and none of us knew him. He walked up and sat down by the prophet. Resting his knees against his and placing the palms of his hands on his thighs, he said:"O Muhammed, tell me about Islam". The messenger of Allah said: "Islam is to testify that there is no god but Allah and Muhammed is the messenger of Allah, to perform the prayers, to pay the zakat, to fast in Ramadhan, and to make the pilgrimage to the House if you are able to do so." He said:"You have spoken rightly", and we were amazed at him asking him and saying that he had spoken rightly. He said: "Then tell me about eman."He said:"It is to believe in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, and the Last Day, and to believe in divine destiny, both the good and the evil thereof." He said:"You have spoken rightly". He said: " Then tell me about ehsan." He said: "It is to worship Allah as though you are seeing Him, and while you see Him not yet truly He sees you". He said: "Then tell me about the Hour". He said: "The one questioned about it knows no better than the questioner." He said: "Then tell me about its signs." He said: "That the slave-girl will give birth to her mistress and that you will see the barefooted, naked, destitute herdsman competing in constructing lofty buildings." Then he took himself off and I stayed for a time. Then he said: "O Omar, do you know who the questioner was?" I said: "Allah and His messenger know best". He said: "He was Jebreel (Gabriel), who came to you to teach you your religion."
narrated by Muslim
Muslim: Vol. 1, The Book “Kitaab al Imaan”, Ch.1, Hadeeth no. 1, page 177
At Tirmidhee: Vol.3, The Book “Kitaab al Imaan ‘ani-rasuli”, Ch. no. 4, Hadeeth no. 2610, page37
An Nisaaee: Vol. 3, The Book “Kitaab al Imaan wa Sharaai’a”, Ch. 5, Hadeeth no. 5005, pg 338
Sunaan Abi Dawood: Vol. 3, The Book “Kitaab as Sunnah”, Ch. 17, Hadeeth no. 4695, pg. 145
Ibn Maajah: Vol. 1, The Book “Kitaab al Muqaddamah”, Ch. 9, Hadeeth no. 53, pg. 38
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HADEETH TWO: BETWEEN MUHAMMAD AND GIBREEL
1- Man should observe purity of his body and clothes especially in meetings and gatherings.
2- A newcomer should not enter the gathering without taking the permission of the one who is in charge. He should salute those present.
3- One should not ask about trivialities or improper matters.
4- If the person who is asked does not know the answer, there is no blame on him if he says: "I do not know".