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1096. Shu'āib bin Ruzaiq said: "I sat by a Companion of the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ, by the name of Al-Hakam bin Hazn Al-Kulafī, and he began to narrate to us. He said: 'I went as part of a delegation to the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ, I was the seventh of seven people, or the ninth of nine. We visited him and said: "O Messenger of Allāh! We have come to visit you, so pray to Allāh to bless us with good." So he ordered that some dates be given to us — and the situation at that time was not good. We stayed a few days with him, and attended the Friday prayer with the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ. He stood up, supporting himself on a stick, or bow, and praised Allāh and glorified him — with words that were concise, pure and blessed. Then he said: "O people, you will not be able to handle, or will not be able to do, all that you have been commanded to, but aim to achieve righteousness and come close to it."'" (Hasan)
Abū Dāwud said: Some of my companions confirmed some parts of this, which had fallen loose from my book.
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Commentary
1. If one comes across a person known for his piety and knowledge, one may well request him to pray for one's well-being.
2. One should serve one's guests to the best of one's ability. It is the right of a guest.
