Steadfast Moderation in Worship and Uprightness in Times of Lesser Enthusiasm

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Continuous Goods Deeds, Even If Little

The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

”The Most beloved deeds to Allah are that which (a person does) continuously even if little”. [1]

Imaam Abdul Aziz Bin Baz, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

Righteous deeds (i.e. supererogatory deeds)- even if little-performed regularly are better than performing a lot of deeds that are not regular. [2]

The hadith shows that a Muslim should limit himself to the acts of worship he is able perform (i.e. supererogatory deeds) and what is understood from this is a prohibition against imposing on himself (supererogatory deeds) which he is not able to perform. [3]

Remaining Upon Guidance Even During Times of Reduced Activity

The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:

Indeed, every deed has enthusiasm, and every enthusiasm has a time limit (or period of inactivity). Whoever’s time of enthusiasm is for my Sunnah has been guided and he is ruined if upon other than that. [4]

In another narration, the Prophet said: So, if the doer behaves in an upright manner and is moderate, then have hope for him (i.e. success). [5]

“If its doer behaves in an upright manner and is moderate”.

Al-Allamah Al-Mubaarakrufee, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:

Meaning: The doer becomes moderate (i.e. within the boundaries of the Shariah) and avoids the two extremes- excess at the time of enthusiasm and negligence at the time of inactivity. [6]

We ask Allah:

 اللهمَّ أعنِّي على ذكرِك وشكرِك وحسنِ عبادَتِك

O Allah! Help me to remember and thank you, and to worship you perfectly.

[1] Sahih Muslim Number 782

[2] Al-Hulal Al-Ibreeziyyah Min at-Taleeqaat Al-Baaziyyah Alaa Sahih Al-Bukhari. Vol 1 footnote number 2. Page 24.

[3] Bugh’yah Al-Mutatawwi Fee Salah at-Tatawwu. page198.

[4] Sahih Al-Jami 2152

[5] Sahih At-Targheem 57

[6] Tuhfah Al-Ahwadahi 7/126