that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Indeed Allah has made a parable of the straight path: At the sides of the path there are walls with open doors, each door having a curtain. There is a caller at the head of the path calling, and a caller above it calling. And Allah invites to the abode of peace and guides whomever He wills to the straight path. The doors which are on the sides of the path are the Hudud (legal limitations) of Allah; no one breaches the Hudud of Allah except that curtain is lifted, and the one calling from above it is his Lord."
Narrated by Narrated An-Nawwas bin Sam'an Al-Kilabi:
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) presents a metaphor of a straight path with walls and open doors, illustrating the guidance provided by Allah. The doors represent the limits set by Allah, and the callers signify the divine invitation to follow the right path. This hadith emphasizes the importance of adhering to Allah's guidance and the consequences of straying from it.
Modern Application
In modern life, this hadith encourages individuals to seek guidance from religious teachings and to be aware of the moral boundaries set by Allah. It serves as a reminder to stay on the right path and to avoid actions that lead to transgression.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hudud Punishments because it discusses the boundaries set by Allah, highlighting the importance of adhering to divine laws.
By which Allah guides those who pursue His pleasure to the ways of peace and brings them out from darknesses into the light, by His permission, and guides them to a straight path.
[He sent] a Messenger [Muhammad] reciting to you the distinct verses of Allah that He may bring out those who believe and do righteous deeds from darknesses into the light. And whoever believes in Allah and does righteousness - He will admit him into gardens beneath which rivers flow to abide therein forever. Allah will have perfected for him a provision.
This hadith is #2941 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Parables. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Narrated An-Nawwas bin Sam'an Al-Kilabi:.
