عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه و سلم قَالَ: "مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاَللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْرًا أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاَللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ فَلْيُكْرِمْ جَارَهُ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاَللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ فَلْيُكْرِمْ ضَيْفَهُ".
[رَوَاهُ الْبُخَارِيُّ] ، [وَمُسْلِمٌ]
On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: Let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day speak good, or keep silent; and let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day be generous to his neighbour; and let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day be generous to his guest.
[Al-Bukhari] [Muslim]
Summary of Discussion:
This hadith is about:
1. Speak Good or Remail Silent;
This point has been stated many times and explains in another hadith that we should only speak good to others.
From Abu Hurairah, he said, “A person asked the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him):
ياَ رَسُوْلَ اللهِ ! إِنَّ فُلاَنَةَ تَقُوْمُ اللَّيْلَ وَتَصُوْمُ النَّهَارَ، وَتَفْعَلُ، وَتَصَدَّقُ، وَتُؤْذِيْ جِيْرَانَهَا بِلِسَانِهَا؟
‘O Messenger of Allah! There is a woman who prays at night and fasts during the day, performs good deeds, and gives charity, but she harms her neighbors with her tongue.’
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) replied:
لاَ خَيْرَ فِيْهَا، هِيَ مِنْ أَهْلِ النَّارِ
‘There is no good in her; she is among the inhabitants of Hell.’
The companions then said,
وَفُلاَنَةُ تُصَلِّي الْمَكْتُوْبَةَ، وَتُصْدِقُ بِأَثْوَارٍ ، وَلاَ تُؤْذِي أَحَداً؟
And there is another woman who performs the obligatory prayers and gives charity with barley, but she does not harm anyone.’
He said, هِيَ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ
"She is among the inhabitants of Paradise."
(HR. Bukhari in Al-Adab Al-Mufrad, no. 119. Sheikh Al-Albani stated that this hadith is authentic. See Ash-Shahihah, 190)
2. Generous to neighbours;
Here are some good way to treat our neighbours:
- Starting to greet neighbors.
- Visiting neighbors who are ill.
- Expressing condolences when neighbors face misfortune.
- Congratulating neighbors when they experience joy.
- Sharing in their happiness and blessings.
- Apologizing if one has made a mistake.
- Making an effort to lower one’s gaze and not look at neighbors’ non-mahram wives.
- Taking care of neighbors' homes when they are away.
- Being kind and gentle to neighbors' children.
- Attempting to teach neighbors about matters of religion or worldly knowledge they may not be aware of.**
another thing that we should do to our neighbours is to remind them if they do something wrong. For example if we feel that our neighbours' plants are disturbing the roads and make other people angry about it, as a good neighbour we should remind them in a good way. Come to their house and visit them by bringing snacks before telling them the truth (with good words).
3. Generous to guests.
When a guest arrives at your home, whether he or she is expected or not, provide your guest with a pleasurable experience and to reap the rewards attained by pleasing God. Greet the guests warmly, welcome them to your home and show them into a comfortable and appropriate room. Hasten to provide them with food and drink so that they do not have to ask for these things. Prophet Muhammad showed respect to his guests by offering them the choicest food and delivering it in a timely manner.
It is the host’s duty to make the guest feel comfortable. One way of doing this is by identifying his or her possible needs in advance. It is better to offer a guest something before he or she has the chance to ask for it because a courteous guest may hesitate to mention any need. Out of his or her thoughtfulness, such a guest would even try to prevent the host from offering anything. The Quran offers the example of Prophet Abraham anticipating the guest’s needs and hastening to fulfill them.
Has the story reached you of the honored guests of Abraham? Behold, they entered his presence and said: "Peace!" He said: "Peace!" (and thought: "They seem) unusual people." Then he turned quickly to his household, brought out a roasted fattened calf, and placed it before them. He said: "Will you not eat?" (Quran 51: 24-27)
On the other hand, there are also responsibilities if we are the guests. One of them is to announce our visit in advance whenever possible. Another is to hasten to taste the refreshments and to pray for and ask blessings upon the host. After seeing to the initial needs of his guest the Muslim should take interest in his or her conversation. However, if the guest should speak about or engage in unlawful activity, the Muslim has every right to ask him to refrain from doing so.
Prophet Muhammad also said, "...And it is not lawful for a guest to stay with his host for such a long period as to put him in a critical position." Again, the responsibility of the guest is to bear in mind the conditions of his host and not burden him with what he cannot afford. Everybody has various duties and obligations that must be attended to, many of which may not be obvious or visible to the guest. By prolonging one’s stay one might inadvertently put his or her host under unbearable pressure.
Vocabularies:
1. Authority - Otoritas
2. Blessings - Berkah
3. Generous - Dermawan
4. Obligatory - Wajib
5.*Inhabitants - Penduduk
6. Misfortune- Musibah
7. Companions - Sahabat
8. Thoughtfulness - Perhatian
9. Lawful - Halal
10. Engage - Terlibat
11. Burden - Beban
12. Prolonging - Memperpanjang
Grammar:
How to translate a hadith?
When translating a hadith, it’s important to maintain clarity, accuracy, and respect for the original text. Here are some guidelines for ensuring proper grammar in your translation:
1. Understand the Context
- Ensure you fully understand the meaning and context of the hadith before translating. This helps you convey the intended message accurately.
2. Maintain the Structure
- Direct Quotes: Use quotation marks for direct quotes from the hadith. For example: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “...”
- Consistent Tense: Stick to the same tense throughout the translation. Generally, present tense works well for hadiths.
3. Use Clear and Concise Language
- Avoid overly complex sentences. Aim for clarity. For example, instead of saying, “Let him who believes speak good or remain silent,” you could say, “Those who believe should speak well or remain silent.”
4. Use Appropriate Punctuation
- Use commas, periods, and colons correctly to enhance readability. For instance, separate clauses clearly.
5. Include Parenthetical Explanations if Necessary
- If a term or phrase might not be understood by readers unfamiliar with Islamic terminology, provide brief explanations in parentheses. For example: “...and the Last Day (Day of Judgment)...”
6. Be Culturally Sensitive
- Ensure your translation respects the cultural and religious significance of the text. Avoid informal language or slang.
7. Revise for Grammar and Style
- After completing your translation, review it for grammatical errors, sentence structure, and overall flow. Ensure it reads smoothly.
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