Had it not been that I might overburden the believers—or  my Ummah—I would have commanded …

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Explanation of the hadith: Had it not been that I might overburden the believers—o…

Lessons: Had it not been that I might overburden the believers—o…

• The Prophet's compassion towards his Ummah and his fear of making things difficult for them.
• In principle, the Prophet's command indicates obligation unless there is evidence that it is voluntary.
• The recommendation and merit of using the Siwāk at every prayer.
• Ibn Daqīq al-Eid said: The rationale behind the recommendation of using the Siwāk when getting up to pray is that it is a state that brings one closer to Allah, which requires its being a state of perfection and cleanness to highlight the honor of such an act of worship.
• The general indication of the Hadīth includes using the Siwāk by the fasting person even after the sun's decline, as in the case of the Zhuhr and ‘Asr prayers.

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