“Whoever says ten times: ‘None has the right to be worshipped by Allah, Alone, without partner, to Him belongs all that exists, and to Him belongs the praise, wa huwa `alā kulli shai’in qadīr)’ it is for him equal to freeing four slaves among the offspring of Isma`il.”
Narrated by Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the immense reward associated with the declaration of faith, specifically the phrase 'None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, Alone, without partner.' By repeating this ten times, a person is promised the equivalent reward of freeing four slaves from the lineage of Isma'il. This highlights the significance of sincere worship and the value of good deeds in Islam.
Modern Application
In today's world, this hadith encourages individuals to engage in acts of remembrance and worship, such as reciting phrases of faith. This can be practiced in daily life through moments of reflection or gratitude, reinforcing the importance of spiritual connection and the rewards of good deeds.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Reward for Good Deeds because it illustrates the significant reward of freeing slaves as a metaphor for the value of sincere worship.
And say, "Praise to Allah, who has not taken a son and has had no partner in [His] dominion and has no [need of a] protector out of weakness; and glorify Him with [great] glorification."
Allah will not impose blame upon you for what is meaningless in your oaths, but He will impose blame upon you for [breaking] what you intended of oaths. So its expiation is the feeding of ten needy people from the average of that which you feed your [own] families or clothing them or the freeing of a slave. But whoever cannot find [or afford it] - then a fast of three days [is required]. That is the expiation for oaths when you have sworn. But guard your oaths. Thus does Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be grateful.
And he who does not find [a slave] - then a fast for two months consecutively before they touch one another; and he who is unable - then the feeding of sixty poor persons. That is for you to believe [completely] in Allah and His Messenger; and those are the limits [set by] Allah. And for the disbelievers is a painful punishment.
Allah presents an example: a slave owned by quarreling partners and another belonging exclusively to one man - are they equal in comparison? Praise be to Allah! But most of them do not know.
This hadith is #3637 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Supplication. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.
