Hadith 1[Religion is sincerity]

Question 1

What are the main teachings of hadith 1?

Answer 1

• The key words in this Hadith Nasihah which means sincere advice. Islam is based on sincerity, which means following the faithfully and with dedication.
• The Prophet said, “Indeed sincerity leads to piety, and indeed piety leads to paradise.”
• Sincerity to Allah means that Muslims should have a firm belief in the Oneness of Allah and reject shirk.
• Sincerity in His Book means believing that the Quran is the sacred word of Allah. Being sincere to Prophet (P.B.U.H) is acknowledging him as the last Prophet (P.B.U.H) of Allah.
• Sincerity to the leaders of the Muslims means following their leadership and not creating disorder.
• Sincerity to common people means to help others in difficulties and not to cause discomfort to anyone

Question 2

What is the action from Hadith 1?

Answer 2

• Muslims can put into practice the teachings of this Hadith by showing sincerity towards Allah by implementing His Sharia (Law) in their lives and by fulfilling the obligations of Islam such as being punctual in their prayers, fasting in Ramadan, and paying Zakat, etc.
• Sincerity in the Quran can be shown by acting on and respecting its content, explaining the Quran to others, helping by obeying the Prophet (P.B.U.H), and following his example of mercy, justice, and other noble traits.
• A practical example of the implementation of the Hadith is the example of the companions of the Prophet (P.B.U.H) standing by him through all the hardships inflicted by the Makkans.
• Sincerity to Common people can be practiced by helping and guiding them, showing them kindness and respect, and living in harmony with each other for example friends at school or colleagues at work.