346 Page Notes

23  Al-Muminun (continued)

Page 346 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 346 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Page 346 of the standard Uthmani codex continues Surah Al-Muminun (Chapter 23), covering verses 60 through 74.

This page is intensely reflective. It highlights the secret inner state of the most advanced believers (Verse 60), tracks the behavioral patterns of those who actively mock the Prophet ﷺ (Verses 62–71), and exposes the absolute greed of the elite who refuse to support the message despite the Prophet asking for zero financial compensation (Verses 72–74).

The Sunnah provides a direct window into the psychological and emotional core of these verses.

1. Hadiths Related to Verse 60: The Fear of the Righteous

Verse 60 gives an extraordinary look into the hearts of the most devout servants:

"And those who give what they give while their hearts are fearful because they will be returning to their Lord..." (Quran 23:60).

The Heart-Stopping Misunderstanding Clarified

When this verse was revealed, it initially terrified the early companions because of how it could be interpreted. The Prophet's wife, Aisha, went directly to him to clarify its true psychological and legal intent, creating one of the most famous textual commentaries in the Hadith literature.

• The Dialogue of Aisha: Aisha narrated: "I asked the Messenger of Allah ﷺ about this verse: 'Are they those who drink wine, commit adultery, and steal?'" (She assumed the fear stemmed from the guilt of committing major sins before meeting God).

• The Prophetic Correction: The Prophet ﷺ replied instantly: "No, O daughter of As-Siddiq! Rather, they are those who fast, pray, and give charity, yet they are terrified that their deeds might not be accepted from them. It is they who hasten to good deeds, and they are foremost in them."

Source Citations:

• Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 47, Hadith 3175 (Book of Prophetic Commentary / Tafsir).

• Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 37, Hadith 4198 (Book of Asceticism / Zuhd).

• Grading: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Hakim and approved by Al-Albani.

2. Hadiths Related to Verse 62: No Soul Burdened Beyond Capacity

Following the high spiritual standard set in Verse 60, Allah immediately reassures humanity in Verse 62:

"And We charge no soul except with its capacity, and with Us is a record which speaks with truth; and they will not be wronged." (Quran 23:62).

The Sunnah of Easing Spiritual Burdens

The Prophet ﷺ spent his entire mission enforcing the practical reality of this verse, strictly prohibiting his companions from engaging in extreme, self-imposed religious practices that went beyond human endurance.

• The Incident of the Three Men: In Sahih al-Bukhari, three men came to the houses of the Prophet's wives inquiring about his personal worship. Feeling their own deeds were insufficient, one said, "I will pray all night permanently." The second said, "I will fast every single day without breaking it." The third said, "I will isolate myself and never marry."

• The Relevancy: When the Prophet ﷺ heard this, he went to them and intervened directly: "Are you the ones who said such and such? By Allah, I am the most God-fearing and conscious of Him among you, yet I fast and I break my fast, I pray at night and I sleep, and I marry women. Whoever turns away from my Sunnah is not of me." The Sunnah matches Verse 62 by proving that true religion fits comfortably within human biological and psychological capacity.

Source Citations:

• Sahih al-Bukhari: Book 67, Hadith 1 (Book of Marriage).

• Sahih Muslim: Book 16, Hadith 5.

3. Hadiths Related to Verse 71: The Absolute Flawlessness of Truth

Verse 71 offers a staggering philosophical statement regarding cosmic stability and truth:

"But if the Truth had followed their desires, the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them would have been ruined. Rather, We have brought them their reminder, but they, from their reminder, are turning away." (Quran 23:71).

The Supplication for Objective Truth

Because human desires (Hawa) are constantly fluctuating, chaotic, and heavily biased, letting subjective human whim dictate cosmic or moral law would collapse human civilization. The Prophet ﷺ routinely prayed to be completely insulated from his own subjective whims, anchoring himself solely to the objective truth mentioned on page 346.

• The Daily Prayer: The Prophet ﷺ taught his companions a specific, famous morning and evening supplication to ensure they never let their personal impulses override divine reality:
  "Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum, bi-rahmatika astagheeth, aslih lee sha'nee kullahu, wa la takilnee ila nafsee tarfata 'ayn"
  (O Living, O Sustainer, by Your mercy I seek aid, rectify all of my affairs for me, and do not leave me in charge of myself for even the blink of an eye).

Source Citation:

• Recorded by Al-Nasa'i in Sunan al-Kubra (Hadith 10405) and Al-Hakim in Al-Mustadrak. Classified as Sahih according to Al-Albani in Sahih al-Jami' (No. 5820).

4. Hadiths Related to Verse 72: Sincerity in Financial Independence

Verse 72 directly addresses the political and financial elite of Makkah who tried to claim the Prophet had a hidden agenda:

"Or do you, [O Muhammad], ask them for a payment? But the reward of your Lord is best, and He is the best of providers." (Quran 23:72).

The Core Paradigm of Prophetic Independence

The Sunnah emphasizes that the spiritual authority of any true teacher or leader rests entirely on their lack of greed or financial reliance upon the people they are trying to guide.

• The Advice to the Companions: Sahl ibn Sa'd al-Sa'idi narrated that a man came to the Prophet ﷺ and said, "O Messenger of Allah, direct me to a deed which, if I do it, Allah will love me and the people will love me."

• The Formula: The Prophet ﷺ gave a dual answer that perfectly aligns with the character of Verse 72: "Renounce worldly desires (Zuhd) and Allah will love you, and renounce what is in the hands of the people (do not covet their wealth), and the people will love you."

Source Citations:

• Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 37, Hadith 4102 (Book of Asceticism).

• Graded Hasan (Good/Authentic) by Imam Nawawi and Al-Albani.