The famous ḥadīth of Tamīm al-Dārī is often translated as, “Religion is advice.” However, there is more to the meaning of these words than a simple translation. What exactly is ‘naṣīḥah’ and how can it be applied to Allāh, His Prophet ﷺ and the believers?

Religion is Nasihah

Religion is Naṣīḥah Part 1
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 15th January 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester

Video: https://youtu.be/rP049YNdlQE

The famous ḥadīth of Tamīm al-Dārī is often translated as, "Religion is advice." However, there is more to the meaning of these words than a simple translation. What exactly is 'naṣīḥah' and how can it be applied to Allāh, His Prophet ﷺ and the believers?

This talk details the word naṣīhah beyond its common, but partial translation of 'advice'. The word 'nuṣḥ' is explained; including its meaning of extracting pure honey, and several verses in the Qurān containing derivatives of the word are mentioned. Previous prophets, including the Prophet ﷺ exercised nuṣḥ in all conditions and examples of these are explained in this talk.

Thereafter the talk explains 'naṣīḥah to Allāh' and how it entails placing Allāh above all else and not being in a deceitful relationship with Him. The sincere believers who remained behind at the battle of Tabūk are mentioned as positive examples. Furthermore, our duties to Allāh’s book are said to be similar to the Prophet’s ﷺ duties as mentioned in Surat al-Jumu’ah. 

Towards the end of the talk, five of our duties to the Prophet ﷺ are extracted from verses of the Qurān. Naṣīḥah to the Muslims leaders and laity is also mentioned, but very briefly.

Below are some of the topics mentioned in this talk:
- The ḥadīth of Tamīm al-Dārī about naṣīḥah
- Meaning of naṣīḥah
- The Prophets having nusḥ for their nations 
- Antonyms of naṣīḥah
- Naṣīḥah for Allāh
- Background of naṣīḥah in Sūrat al-Tawbah
- Our duty to the book of Allāh
- Our duty to the Prophet ﷺ
- Naṣīḥah for other believers

*This talk took place during the coronavirus pandemic and the Academy was not open to the public.*

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Religion is Naṣīhah

Religion is Naṣīhah Part 1

Religion is Naṣīḥah Part 2
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 12th February 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester

Video: https://youtu.be/aXczi-glDVE

The famous ḥadīth of Tamīm al-Dārī is often translated as, "Religion is advice." However, there is more to the meaning of these words than a simple translation. What exactly is 'naṣīḥah' and how can it be applied to Allāh, His Prophet ﷺ and the believers?

This talk continues from the first part of the series and focuses on the latter part of the ḥadīth of Tamīm al-Dārī, especially regarding showing naṣīḥah to the leaders and laity alike. An understanding is presented on how naṣīḥah should be shown to the leaders and why it is so important. This is supported by a number of aḥādīth.

The talk then briefly explains the philosophy of wealth in Islām and how a believer should generate and spend their own wealth. Wishing well for others and being sincere to them are part of the rights every Muslim should carry out. A stellar example of this is how Jarīr ibn ʿAbdullāh al-Bajalī was sincere in his belief and would always want what’s best for others.

The talk concludes by explaining how voluntary work is good for a person and how it should also serve as a reminder for the believers for them to be thankful for the blessings of Allāh.

Below are some of the topics mentioned in this talk:
- A brief history of Kūfah
- The khuṭbah of Jarīr ibn ʿAbdullāh al-Bajalī in Kūfah
- Naṣīḥah for the leaders and the laity
- Generating wealth for oneself & the 3 philosophies of wealth in Islām
- Etiquette of asking questions
- Three things that purify the heart
- Jarīr ibn ʿAbdullāh al-Bajalī giving bayʿah to the Prophet ﷺ
- Being genuine to all believers
- Finding joy in serving others

*This talk took place during the coronavirus pandemic and the Academy was not open to the public.*

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Religion is Naṣīhah Part 2

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