Repentance 3

[bamalli]

Ka`b said: "By Allaah, since Allaah guided me to Islam, there has been no blessing more significant for me than this truth of mine which I spoke to Messenger of Allaah Sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam, and if I were to tell a lie I would have been ruined as were ruined those who had told lies, for Allaah described those who told lies with the worst description He ever attributed to anybody else, as He sent down the Revelation" (interpretation of the meaning): "They will swear by Allaah to you (Muslims) when you return to them, that you may turn away from them. So turn away from them. Surely, they are Rijsun [i.e., Najasun (impure) because of their evil deeds], and Hell is their dwelling place - a recompense for that which they used to earn. They (the hypocrites) swear to you (Muslims) that you may be pleased with them, but if you are pleased with them, certainly Allaah is not pleased with the people who are Al-Fa'siqun (rebellious, disobedient to Allaah)". (9:95-96)



Ka`b further added: "The matter of the three of us remained pending for decision apart from the case of those who had made excuses on oath before Messenger of Allaah Sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam and he accepted those, took fresh oaths of allegiance from them and supplicated for their forgiveness. The Prophet Sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam kept our matter pending till Allaah decided it. The three whose matter was deferred have been shown mercy. The reference here is not to our staying back from the expedition but to his delaying our matter and keeping it pending beyond the matter of those who made their excuses on oath which he accepted". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]



Another version adds: "Messenger of Allaah Sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam set out for Tabook on Thursday. He used to prefer to set out on journey on Thursday.'' Another version says: "Messenger of Allaah Sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam used to come back from a journey in the early forenoon and went straight to the mosque where he would perform two Rak`aah prayer. Afterwards he would seat himself there".



Commentary:  This Hadeeth contains many aspects of warnings and advices, some of which are given below:

1. A Muslim should always speak the truth even if he has to face troubles and turmoil for it because the Pleasure of Allaah lies in truth.

2. One must avoid at all costs the attitude of hypocrites because eventually one is ruined by it.

3. In spite of hardship and stringency, one must take part in Jihad.

4. For the admonition and exhortation of others, it gives justification for the economic boycott of even sincere Muslims who adopt wrong methods.

5. One must face with forbearance the difficulties which come in the way of Deen.

6. It is not praiseworthy that one gives in charity all the property he has. One must keep what is needed for the lawful needs.

7. It is lawful to give something by way of gift and reward to a person who congratulates in the events of happiness.

8.The ability to seek pardon is a gift from Allaah for which one must express gratitude to Him.

9.Any promise that one makes must be kept, etc. etc.



22.  Imraan bin Al-Husain Al-Khuza`i (radhiallaahu`anhu) reported: A woman from the tribe Juhainah came to Messenger of Allaah Sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam while she was pregnant from (Zina) adultery and said to him: "O Messenger of Allaah! I have committed an offense liable to Hadd (prescribed punishment), so exact the execution of the sentence.'' Messenger of Allaah Sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam called her guardian and said to him, "Treat her kindly. Bring her to me after the delivery of the child.'' That man complied with the orders. At last the Prophet Sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam commanded to carry out the sentence. Her clothes were secured around her and she was stoned to death. The Prophet Sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam led her funeral prayers. `Umar submitted: "O Messenger of Allaah! She committed Zina and you have performed funeral prayer for her?'' He replied, "Verily, she made repentance which would suffice for seventy of the people of Al-Madeenah if it is divided among them. Can there be any higher degree of  repentance than that she sacrificed her life voluntarily to win the Pleasure of Allaah, the Exalted?''. [Muslim].



Commentary: This Hadeeth highlights the following five points:

1. It confirms the validity of the punishment of Rajm for the adulterer, that is to say that he should be stoned to death.

2. The merit of sincere pardon.

3.The description of fear of Allaah as well as of accountability on the Day of Resurrection by the Prophet's Companions, and their preference for punishment of sins in this world rather than in the Hereafter.

4. It is permissible to perform the funeral prayer of one who has been guilty of major sins, provided he has not been taking them as lawful because in that case there is danger of disbelief..

5. A pregnant woman cannot be punished with Rajm until she gives birth to the child and the period specified for suckling the baby is completed.



23. Ibn 'Abbas and Anas bin Malik (radhiallaahu `anhum) reported: Messenger of Allaah Sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam said, "If a son of Adam were to own a valley full of gold, he would desire to have two. Nothing can fill his mouth except the earth (of the grave). Allaah turns with mercy to him who turns to Him in repentance". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].



Commentary:  This Hadeeth deals with man's greed and his lust for material wealth. Only the person who has a perfect Faith can save himself from it.



24. Aboo Hurayrah (radhiallaahu`anhu) reported: Messenger of Allaah Sall Allaahu`alayhi wa sallam said, "Allaah, the Exalted, smiles at two men, one of them killed the other and both will enter Jannah. The first is killed by the other while he is fighting in the Cause of Allaah, and thereafter Allaah will turn in mercy to the second and guide him to accept Islam and then he dies as a Shaheed (martyr) fighting in the Cause of Allaah.'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]



Commentary: Even the greatest sins, including those which one has committed before embracing Islam, are forgiven by repentance.

Smiling is also one of the Attributes of Allaah, although we are unaware of the nature of it.