"The Messenger of Allah commanded us to do seven things, and forbade us form seven things. He commanded us to visit the risk, to reply (say: Yarhamuk Allah, may Allah have mercy on you) to one who sneezes, to fulfill our oaths, to support the oppressed, to spread the greeting of Salam, to accept invitation, and to attend funerals. And he forbade us from using gold rings, silver vessels, Mayathir, the Qasiyyah, Al-Istabraq, silk and Ad-Dibaj."
Narrated by It was narrated that Al-Bara bin 'Azib said:
Context
Al-Bara bin 'Azib narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed his followers to engage in seven commendable acts and avoid seven prohibitions. The hadith covers various aspects of social conduct, including visiting the sick and responding to a sneeze. These teachings promote community support and respectful interactions among individuals.
Modern Application
In modern life, the principles from this hadith can be applied by actively participating in community welfare, such as visiting friends or family who are unwell and responding kindly to others. These small acts foster a sense of belonging and compassion in society.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Funeral Rites because it emphasizes the importance of social etiquette and community support, including attending funerals and responding to greetings.
Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans, the needy, the near neighbor, the neighbor farther away, the companion at your side, the traveler, and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are self-deluding and boastful.
That [has been commanded], and whoever honors the sacred ordinances of Allah - it is best for him in the sight of his Lord. And permitted to you are the grazing livestock, except what is recited to you. So avoid the uncleanliness of idols and avoid false statement,
Say, "Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited to you. [He commands] that you not associate anything with Him, and to parents, good treatment, and do not kill your children out of poverty; We will provide for you and them. And do not approach immoralities - what is apparent of them and what is concealed. And do not kill the soul which Allah has forbidden [to be killed] except by [legal] right. This has He instructed you that you may use reason."
O you who have believed, do not enter the houses of the Prophet except when you are permitted for a meal, without awaiting its readiness. But when you are invited, then enter; and when you have eaten, disperse without seeking to remain for conversation. Indeed, that [behavior] was troubling the Prophet, and he is shy of [dismissing] you. But Allah is not shy of the truth. And when you ask [his wives] for something, ask them from behind a partition. That is purer for your hearts and their hearts. And it is not [conceivable or lawful] for you to harm the Messenger of Allah or to marry his wives after him, ever. Indeed, that would be in the sight of Allah an enormity.
This hadith is #1944 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Funerals. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated that Al-Bara bin 'Azib said:.