The Divine Connection Insights from a Hadith on Obedience, Worship, and Allah Love

This Hadith is a powerful narration from Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him), where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) conveys the words of Allah. Here’s the translation in Arabic, Urdu, and English:

Arabic

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: ” إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ قَالَ: مَنْ عَادَى لِي وَلِيًّا، فَقَدْ آذَنْتُهُ بِالْحَرْبِ، وَمَا تَقَرَّبَ إِلَيَّ عَبْدِي بِشَيْءٍ أَحَبَّ إِلَيَّ مِمَّا افْتَرَضْتُ عَلَيْهِ، وَمَا يَزَالُ عَبْدِي يَتَقَرَّبُ إِلَيَّ بِالنَّوَافِلِ حَتَّى أُحِبَّهُ،فَإِذَا أَحْبَبْتُهُ،

كُنْتُ سَمْعَهُ الَّذِي يَسْمَعُ بِهِ، وَبَصَرَهُ الَّذِي يُبْصِرُ بِهِ، وَيَدَهُ الَّتِي يَبْطِشُ بِهَا، وَرِجْلَهُ الَّتِي يَمْشِي بِهَا، وَإِنْ سَأَلَنِي لَأُعْطِيَنَّهُ، وَلَئِنْ اسْتَعَاذَنِي لَأُعِيذَنَّهُ، وَمَا تَرَدَّدْتُ عَنْ شَيْءٍ أَنَا فَاعِلُهُ تَرَدُّدِي عَنْ نَفْسِ عَبْدِي الْمُؤْمِنِ، يَكْرَهُ الْمَوْتَ وَأَنَا أَكْرَهُ مَسَاءَتَهُ”

Urdu

حضرت ابو ہریرہ (رضی اللہ عنہ) سے روایت ہے کہ حضرت رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم نے فرمایا: “اللہ تعالی نے فرمایا: جو شخص میرے دوست کے خلاف دشمنی کرے تو میں نے اسے جنگ کا اعلان کر دیا ہے۔ اور میرے بندے نے میرے قریبی کسی چیز سے میری نزدیکی حاصل کرنے کیلئے جو کچھ کرتا ہے، تو میری طرف سے اس سے زیادہ کوئی بات نہیں ہے جو میں نے اس پر عائد کی ہو۔ اور میرا بندہ میری نوافل عبادات سے میری طرف قریب ہوتا رہتا ہے، تاکہ میں اسے پسند کرنے لگوں۔

جب میں اسے پسند کر لوں تو میرا بندہ میری سنتوں پر عمل کرنے لگتا ہے۔ میری طرف سے اس کی سننے والے کان، دیکھنے والے آنکھوں، پکڑنے والے ہاتھوں اور چلنے والے پیروں ہوتے ہیں۔ اور اگر یہ میرے سے کچھ مانگتا ہے تو میں اسے دیتا ہوں، اور اگر یہ میری پناہ مانگتا ہے تو میں اسے مدد دیتا ہوں۔ اور میرے بندے کے لئے میں اس چیز میں تردید نہیں کرتا جو وہ کرتا ہے، مگر جب میرے مومن بندہ کو موت ناپسند ہوتی ہے اور میں چاہتا ہوں کہ اسے موت پسند ہو تو میں اسے موت پسند کرتا ہوں۔”

English

Narrated Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Allah said, ‘If anybody has mutual animosity with a Wali (friend) of Mine, I will indeed declare war against him. Nothing endears My slave to Me than doing of what I have made obligatory upon him.

And My slave continues to draw nearer to Me with Nawafil (voluntary prayers) so that I shall love him. When I love him, I shall be his hearing with which he shall hear, his sight with which he shall see, his hands with which he shall hold, and his feet with which he shall walk. And if he asks (something) of Me, I shall surely give it to him, and if he takes refuge in Me, I shall certainly grant him it.'”

This Hadith emphasizes the significance of fulfilling obligatory duties and drawing closer to Allah through voluntary acts of worship. Allah’s love for His servant is described in terms of a deep, intimate connection where the servant’s actions become aligned with Allah’s will.

The benefits of this Hadith are numerous and profound:

Emphasis on Obeying Allah

• The Hadith underscores the importance of obeying Allah and fulfilling the obligatory duties. This obedience is highlighted as the primary means of drawing closer to Allah.

Significance of Voluntary Acts

• The Hadith emphasizes the value of voluntary acts of worship (Nawafil) in strengthening the bond with Allah. These additional acts of devotion are a means of expressing love and dedication beyond the obligatory prayers.

Divine Love and Protection

•  The Hadith conveys the idea that as a person becomes more devoted and obedient to Allah, they earn His love and protection. Allah’s promise to be the eyes, ears, hands, and feet of the believer symbolizes a profound closeness and care.

Access to Allah’s Bounties

• The Hadith mentions that when Allah loves a person, He grants them the ability to hear, see, hold, and move in ways that align with His divine will. This indicates that the person becomes aligned with the divine purpose, receiving spiritual and worldly benefits.

Response to Supplication

• The Hadith assures that Allah responds to the supplications of those who draw near to Him. If a person asks for something, Allah promises to grant it, and if they seek refuge in Him, He assures protection and assistance.

Encouragement for Seeking Allah’s Love

•  The Hadith encourages believers to actively seek Allah’s love through righteous deeds. It inspires individuals to cultivate a deep and sincere connection with Allah by following His commands and engaging in acts of worship.

Motivation for Facing Difficulties

•  Knowing that Allah is the ultimate protector and source of strength, the Hadith provides motivation for believers to face challenges with reliance on Allah. The assurance of divine love and support can be a source of comfort and resilience in times of difficulty.

Overall, this Hadith serves as a comprehensive guide for believers, encouraging them to strengthen their relationship with Allah through obedience, voluntary acts of worship, and sincere devotion, while also highlighting the profound love and protection that Allah extends to those who draw near to Him.