It was Marwan who initiated (the practice) of delivering khutbah (address) before the prayer on the 'Id day. A man stood up and said: Prayer should precede khutbah. He (Marwan) remarked, This (practice) has been done away with. Upon this Abu Sa'id remarked: This man has performed (his duty) laid on him. I heard the Messenger of Allah as saying: He who amongst you sees something abominable should modify it with the help of his hand; and if he has not strength enough to do it, then he should do it with his tongue, and if he has not strength enough to do it, (even) then he should (abhor it) from his heart, and that is the least of faith.
Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Tariq b. Shihab:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the importance of addressing wrongdoings in society. During a gathering, Marwan initiated the khutbah before the prayer, which prompted a man to remind him that the prayer should come first. This interaction highlights the principle of enjoining good and forbidding evil, as the man took the initiative to correct what he perceived as an error. The Prophet's statement reinforces the idea that individuals should strive to change wrongs according to their ability.
Modern Application
In today's society, this principle encourages individuals to speak out against injustices or wrong practices they encounter. Whether it's addressing unethical behavior at work or advocating for fairness in community matters, people are urged to take action, whether through direct intervention, discussion, or simply by holding a strong personal conviction.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Enjoining Good & Forbidding Evil and Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the importance of correcting wrongs and maintaining proper conduct in religious practices.
Do not stand [for prayer] within it - ever. A mosque founded on righteousness from the first day is more worthy for you to stand in. Within it are men who love to purify themselves; and Allah loves those who purify themselves.
O you who have believed, when [the adhan] is called for the prayer on the day of Jumu'ah [Friday], then proceed to the remembrance of Allah and leave trade. That is better for you, if you only knew.
O you who have believed, when you rise to [perform] prayer, wash your faces and your forearms to the elbows and wipe over your heads and wash your feet to the ankles. And if you are in a state of janabah, then purify yourselves. But if you are ill or on a journey or one of you comes from the place of relieving himself or you have contacted women and do not find water, then seek clean earth and wipe over your faces and hands with it. Allah does not intend to make difficulty for you, but He intends to purify you and complete His favor upon you that you may be grateful.
Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed.
This hadith is #84 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Tariq b. Shihab:.
