What Truly Matters During Periods of Activity and Inactivity

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

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. [1]

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)”. [2]

“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. [3]

[1] Saheeh Al-Jaami 2152

[2] Saheeh At-Targheem 57

[3] Tuhfah Al-Ahwadahi 7/126