“Marwan brought
out
the pulpit on the day of ‘Eid, and he started with the sermon
before
the prayer. A man said: ‘O Marwan, you have gone against the
Sunnah.
You have brought out the pulpit on this day, and it was not
brought
out before, and you have started with the sermon before the
prayer,
and this was not done before.’ Abu Sa’eed said: ‘As for
this man, he
has done his duty. I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)
say: ‘Whoever
among you sees an evil action and can change it with
his hand (by
taking action), let him change it with his hand. If he
cannot do that,
then with his tongue (by speaking out); and if he
cannot do that, then
with his heart (by hating it and feeling that it
is wrong), and that
is the weakest of faith.’”
Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri said:
Context
In this hadith, Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri narrates an incident where Marwan deviated from the established Sunnah by delivering the Eid sermon before the prayer. A man confronted him about this change, prompting Abu Sa’eed to recall the words of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the obligation to address wrongdoing. The hadith emphasizes the importance of taking action against perceived injustices, reflecting a community's responsibility to uphold Islamic practices.
Modern Application
This principle encourages individuals to speak out against wrongdoing in their communities. Whether it's addressing unfair practices at work or advocating for ethical behavior in social settings, Muslims today can embody this teaching by actively promoting positive change and standing against injustice.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Community and Enjoining Good & Forbidding Evil because it highlights the communal responsibility to correct wrong actions and maintain adherence to Islamic 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.
This hadith is #3750 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Tribulations. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri said:.
