At thy beck and call, and at thy pleasure, Messenger of Allah. He again called out: Mu'adh, to which he (again) replied: At thy beck and call, and at thy pleasure. He (the Holy Prophet) addressed him (again): Mu'adh, to which he replied: At thy beck and call, and at thy pleasure, Messenger of Allah. Upon this he (the Holy Prophet) observed: If anyone testifies (sincerely from his heart) that there is no god but Allah, and that Muhammad is His bondsman and His messenger, Allah immuned him from Hell. He (Mu'adh) said: Messenger of Allah, should I not then inform people of it, so that they may be of good cheer? He replied: Then they would trust in it alone. Mu'adh told about it at the time of his death, to avoid sinning.
Narrated by It is reported on the authority of Anas b. Malik that the Prophet of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) addressed Mu'adh b. Jabal as he was riding behind him to which he replied:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is seen engaging in a significant dialogue with Mu'adh b. Jabal while riding together. The Prophet emphasizes the importance of the testimony of faith, stating that anyone who sincerely declares the oneness of Allah and recognizes Muhammad (ﷺ) as His messenger will be protected from Hellfire. Mu'adh's desire to share this good news reflects a deep concern for the well-being of others, yet the Prophet cautions against complacency in faith.
Modern Application
This hadith encourages individuals to share the message of faith and the importance of belief in Allah and His messenger. In today's context, it serves as a reminder to foster a sense of community and support among believers, encouraging them to uplift one another in their spiritual journeys without taking their faith for granted.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Prophetic Warning because it addresses the consequences of one's faith and the importance of sincere belief in Allah and His messenger.
Say, [O Muhammad], "O mankind, indeed I am the Messenger of Allah to you all, [from Him] to whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. There is no deity except Him; He gives life and causes death." So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the unlettered prophet, who believes in Allah and His words, and follow him that you may be guided.
Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating [in prayer], seeking bounty from Allah and [His] pleasure. Their mark is on their faces from the trace of prostration. That is their description in the Torah. And their description in the Gospel is as a plant which produces its offshoots and strengthens them so they grow firm and stand upon their stalks, delighting the sowers - so that Allah may enrage by them the disbelievers. Allah has promised those who believe and do righteous deeds among them forgiveness and a great reward.
Say, O [Muhammad], "I am only a man like you to whom it has been revealed that your god is but one God; so take a straight course to Him and seek His forgiveness." And woe to those who associate others with Allah -
This hadith is #55 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It is reported on the authority of Anas b. Malik that the Prophet of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) addressed Mu'adh b. Jabal as he was riding behind him to which he replied:.
