Hadith 7[Q:who is most excellent of man?..]

Question 1

What are the main teachings of hadith 7?

Answer 1

• This Hadith highlights the excellence of a believer willing to sacrifice wealth, self, and even life for Islam, granting them an exalted status.
• It refers to two main types of Jihad: spiritual (Nafs) and financial (Maal), emphasizing the need to protect one’s faith, support social welfare, and eliminate injustice.
• Muslims are instructed to establish a just and righteous society through preaching, personal struggle against evil, and, in some cases, armed struggle to defend Islam. The Quran assures:
• “There is no (amount of money) that you spend in His cause without Him replacing it, for He is the best of all providers.” (34:39)

Question 2

What’s the action that can be taken from hadith 7?

Answer 2

• One can strive in Allah’s way through worship and community service.
• After fulfilling fard obligations, a true believer may pray Tahajjud or Tarawih or support others, such as financing Hajj for the less fortunate.
• Supporting Islam and the community can be done through wealth and resources, such as funding education to remove ignorance, healthcare for the poor, and mosque construction and maintenance.
• Raising awareness about Islam’s peaceful teachings can be achieved through local and international welfare projects and helping communities affected by conflict.
• The Prophet (PBUH) strove spiritually and physically, encouraging his companions to do the same.
• A key example is the Tabuk expedition, where his companions generously contributed financially in the cause of Allah.