Hadith · 3420

Ruined are the extremists

عن عبد الله بن مسعود قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «هَلَكَ الْمُتَنَطِّعُون» قالها ثلاثًا.

‘Abdullāh ibn Mas‘ūd (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said:

"Ruined are the extremists." He said it thrice.

Sahih (authentic) Source: Muslim · رواه مسلم

Explanation

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informs about the failure and loss of those who go to extremes - without guidance or knowledge - in their religious and worldly affairs and in their words and deeds, exceeding the Shariah-the prescribed limit outlined by the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him).

Lessons from the hadith

  • It prohibits extremism and immoderation in all matters and encourages its avoidance in everything, particularly in worship and the extolling of righteous people.
  • Seeking what is more perfect in worship and in other things is commendable, and it should be achieved by adhering to Shariah.
  • It is recommended to stress important things, as the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) repeated his statement three times.
  • It shows the tolerance and ease of Islam.

Oneness of Allah's Worship

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