English translation
3985. It was narrated from Ma'qil bin Yasār that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: "Worship during the time of bloodshed is like emigrating to me." (Sahih)
Hadith 3985
Abstaining From Matters That Are Not Clear
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Darussalam · Volume 5
36. The Chapters On TribulationsSunan Ibn Majah Darussalam English translation
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الحديث: 3985 ¦ الجزء: 2 ¦ الصفحة: 1319
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Source no. 3985 · Volume 8 · Page 485
Sahih
صحيح، الروض النضير (٨٦٩)
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Arabic text
3985 - حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ مَسْعَدَةَ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنِ الْمُعَلَّى بْنِ زِيَادٍ، عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ قُرَّةَ، عَنْ مَعْقِلِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «الْعِبَادَةُ فِي الْهَرْجِ، كَهِجْرَةٍ إِلَيَّ» بَابُ بَدَأَ الْإِسْلَامُ غَرِيبًا
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Monasticism is not allowed, but during the period of afflictions isolating oneself is not considered as monasticism. Because, monasticism means abstaining from having even lawful relations with people, and going to extremes in worshipping Allāh which is contrary to the Sunnah. On the other hand, the purpose of being in isolation is to keep oneself away from involvement in riots, killing Muslims and the like. During such time one may make himself busy in performing supererogatory actions and fulfilling the rights of his own body, children and family avoiding all the doubtful activities.