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Sahih Muslim #2452

The Book of Fasting
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُغِيرَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي، هُرَيْرَةَ - رضى الله عنه - عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ فَاكْلَفُوا مَا لَكُمْ بِهِ طَاقَةٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
" Take upon yourselves (the burden of the deeds) for which you have the strength to bear."
Narrated by Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying (the words as said in the previous hadith) but with this alteration (of words):

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises that individuals should only take on religious obligations that they have the strength to fulfill. This principle emphasizes the importance of balance in one's spiritual life, ensuring that worship is manageable and sustainable. It serves as a reminder that Islam encourages moderation and does not burden individuals beyond their capacity.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can be applied by encouraging individuals to engage in spiritual practices that fit their personal circumstances. For instance, someone may choose to pray regularly or volunteer based on their availability, ensuring they maintain a fulfilling spiritual life without feeling overwhelmed.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Discipline because it emphasizes the importance of taking on only what one can handle in terms of religious duties.

Spiritual Discipline

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This hadith is #2452 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Fasting. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying (the words as said in the previous hadith) but with this alteration (of words):.

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