Darussalam · Volume 4
24. The ChaptersOn JihâdSunan Ibn Majah Darussalam English translation
الحديث: 2868 ¦ الجزء: 2 ¦ الصفحة: 958
Source no. 2868 · Volume 6 · Page 368
Sahih
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2868. It was narrated that 'Attâb, the freed slave of Hurmuz, said: "I heard Anas bin Mâlik say: 'We gave our pledge to the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ on the basis that we would listen and obey. He ﷺ said: "As much as you can."'" (Hasan)
2868 - حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَتَّابٍ، مَوْلَى هُرْمُزَ قَالَ: سَمِعْتُ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ، يَقُولُ: بَايَعْنَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ عَلَى السَّمْعِ وَالطَّاعَةِ فَقَالَ: «فِيمَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْ»
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Every saying and action of the Prophet ﷺ is Shari'ah. (Islamic law). So, acceptance and obedience of the Prophet ﷺ is one of the fundamentals of Islam. The Prophet's saying 'as much as you can' shows his kindness. The purpose was if any Companion cannot fulfill the religious ruling even after having made all his efforts, he should not be considered as breaking his promise. A leader should be conscious of the problems of his companions and should entrust everyone with the work he is capable of and which he will not face hardship in carrying it.