Mind your own business

It is reported that ‘Abdullâh b. Mas’ûd – Allâh be pleased with him – said, “One of the worst sins is when a man says to his brother, “Fear Allâh,’ and he replies, “Worry about yourself.”

Abû Bakr Al-Daynûrî, Al-Mujâlasah wa Jawâhir Al-‘Ilm article 2619.

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November 18, 2008

Topics: Character, sins

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2 Responses to “Mind your own business”

  1. Moosaa on November 23, 2010 20:27

    JAZAAK ALLAAHU KHAYRAN

    Here's something similar from him, but relayed from the speech of the Messenger (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam):

    On the authority of 'Abdullaah ibn Mas'ood (radhiyallaahu 'anhu), the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) said:

    "Verily the most beloved speech to Allaah is the servant's saying, 'Subhaanak Allaahumma wa bihamdika wa tabaarakasmuka wa ta'aalaa jad-duka wa laa ilaaha ghayruk.' (Glorified are you, O Allaah, and to you is the praise, Blessed is Your Name and Lofty is your Majesty, there is none worthy of worship other than you.) The most hated speech to Allaah is when a man says to another man, 'Fear Allaah!' and he replies, 'Worry about your own self!' "

    It was reported by Al-Asbahaanee in At-Targheeb (#739), and Al-Albaanee authenticated it in Silsilatul-Ahaadeethis-Saheehah (#2598).

    Keep up the beneficial work akhee. May Allaah bless you.

  2. Owais Al-Hashimi on November 23, 2010 21:27

    بارك الله فيكم
    Akhi Abul-Abbas, jazakallahu kharyan for contributing this hadith. Your visits, comments and suggestions are most welcome.

    Hope to catch up with you soon.

    Owais Abu Abdillah