I said: O Messenger of Allah, what is salvation? He said: "Control your tongue, abide in y…

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Hadith narrated by Narrated by At-Tirmidhi and Ahmad

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Hadith text: I said: O Messenger of Allah, what is salvation? He sai…

Explanation of the hadith: I said: O Messenger of Allah, what is salvation? He sai…

‘Uqbah ibn ‘Āmir (may Allah be pleased with him) asked the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) about the means of the believer's salvation in this world and the Hereafter.

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: Adhere to three things:

First: Hold back your tongue from whatever is devoid of goodness and from saying anything evil, and utter only what is good.

Second: Abide in your house to worship Allah in seclusion, engage in obeying Allah Almighty, and retire in your house away from temptations.

Third: Weep and regret the sins you have committed.

Lessons: I said: O Messenger of Allah, what is salvation? He sai…

The Companions' keenness to know the means of salvation.
Clarifying the means of salvation in this world and the Hereafter.
Encouraging the act of being preoccupied with oneself when one is incapable of benefitting others or fears that he or his religion might be subject to harm if he mingles with people.
Indication of paying attention to one's house, especially at times of turmoil, as it is among the means of maintaining one's religion.

Categories : Shariah-approved Manners · Heart-Softeners and Sermons · Manners of Speaking and Keeping Silent · Repentance · Virtues and Manners

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ