Hadith Nos. 11 to 15 of An-Nawawi’s Collection for JSS 1

Hadith Nos. 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of An-Nawawi

Performance Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. read Hadith Nos. 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of An-Nawawi;
2. memorise the Hadith;
3. translate the Hadith;
4. state the teachings from the Hadith.

Memory Verse

The principal supporting Qur’anic ayah for this lesson is Surah Al-Hujurat (49:10):

إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ ۚ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ

“The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And fear Allah that you may receive mercy.”

Qur’an Reading

The principal Qur’anic passages supporting the lessons on moral conduct, brotherhood, and social responsibility are:

1. Surah Al-Hujurat (49:10) — On the brotherhood of believers.
2. Surah Al-Ahzab (33:70) — On speaking truthfully and avoiding harmful speech.
3. Surah Al-An’am (6:151) — On the sanctity of human life.
4. Surah Al-Hujurat (49:12) — On avoiding suspicion and respecting the privacy of others.

Introduction to the Hadiths

A Hadith is a saying, action, or approval of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Imam An-Nawawi compiled a famous collection of forty-two Hadiths that cover the essential teachings of Islam. Hadith numbers 11 to 15 focus on personal character, social ethics, respect for others, and the preservation of peace within the community.

Hadith No. 11: Avoiding Doubtful Matters

This Hadith teaches believers how to maintain a clear conscience by choosing certainty over doubt.

Arabic Text

عَنْ أَبِي مُحَمَّدٍ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ سِبْطِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ وَرَيْحَانَتِهِ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا قَالَ: حَفِظْتُ مِنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: “دَعْ مَا يَرِيبُكَ إِلَى مَا لَا يَرِيبُكَ”

Transliteration

Da’ ma yaribuka ila ma la yaribuka.

English Translation

On the authority of Abu Muhammad Al-Hasan bin ‘Ali bin Abi Talib, the grandson of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and his beloved, who said: I memorised from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him): “Leave that which makes you doubt for that which does not make you doubt.”

Teachings from Hadith No. 11

The main lessons from this Hadith are:

1. A Muslim should avoid actions, food, or transactions that cause spiritual or moral unease.
2. Truthfulness brings peace of mind, while falsehood and doubtful matters breed anxiety.
3. Sticking to what is clearly permissible (halal) helps a believer build a strong and upright character.

Hadith No. 12: Minding One’s Own Business

This Hadith highlights the importance of focusing on beneficial matters and respecting the privacy of others.

Arabic Text

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: “مِنْ حُسْنِ إِسْلَامِ الْمَرْءِ تَرْكُهُ مَا لَا يَعْنِيهِ”

Transliteration

Min husni Islami al-mar’i tarkuhu ma la ya’nihi.

English Translation

On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Part of the perfection of one’s Islam is his leaving that which does not concern him.”

Teachings from Hadith No. 12

The main lessons from this Hadith are:

1. A believer should spend time on productive activities such as worship, education, and honest work.
2. Interfering in the private affairs of others leads to gossip, misunderstandings, and social conflict.
3. Minding one’s business is a sign of spiritual maturity and respect for the community.

Hadith No. 13: Islamic Brotherhood and Empathy

This Hadith establishes the standard for true faith through selfless love and care for fellow human beings.

Arabic Text

عَنْ أَبِي حَمْزَةَ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ خَادِمِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ: “لَا يُؤْمِنُ أَحَدُكُمْ حَتَّى يُحِبَّ لِأَخِيهِ مَا يُحِبُّ لِنَفْسِهِ”

Transliteration

La yu’minu ahadukum hatta yuhibba li-akhihi ma yuhibbu li-nafsihi.

English Translation

On the authority of Abu Hamzah Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), the servant of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), from the Prophet (peace be upon him) who said: “None of you [truly] believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.”

Teachings from Hadith No. 13

The main lessons from this Hadith are:

1. Faith is incomplete without empathy and genuine concern for the well-being of others.
2. A Muslim should desire success, happiness, and guidance for others just as they desire it for themselves.
3. Envy, selfishness, and hatred must be removed from the heart of a believer.

Hadith No. 14: The Sanctity of Human Life

This Hadith emphasizes the high value Islam places on human life and outlines the strict legal boundaries regarding capital punishment.

Arabic Text

عَنْ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: “لَا يَحِلُّ دَمُ امْرِئٍ مُسْلِمٍ يَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَأَنِّي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ إِلَّا بِإِحْدَى ثَلَاثٍ: الثَّيِّبُ الزَّانِي، وَالنَّفْسُ بِالنَّفْسِ، وَالتَّارِكُ لِدِينِهِ الْمُفَارِقُ لِلْجَمَاعَةِ”

Transliteration

La yahillu damu imri’in Muslimin yashhadu an la ilaha illa Allah wa anni Rasulu Allah illa bi-ihda thalathin: ath-thayyibu az-zani, wan-nafsu bin-nafsi, wat-tariku li-dinihi al-mufariqu lil-jama’ah.

English Translation

On the authority of Ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “The blood of a Muslim who confesses that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and that I am His Messenger, cannot be shed except in three cases: a married person who commits adultery, a life for a life, and the one who reverts from his religion and abandons the community.”

Teachings from Hadith No. 14

The main lessons from this Hadith are:

1. Human life is sacred and must not be taken unlawfully.
2. Capital punishment is reserved only for extreme crimes that threaten the moral and physical security of society.
3. Legal punishments can only be decided and executed by a legitimate government court of law, not by individuals or vigilante groups.

Hadith No. 15: Good Speech, Neighbourliness, and Hospitality

This Hadith connects belief in Allah and the Day of Judgement with practical social manners.

Arabic Text

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ: “مَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ فَلْيَقُلْ خَيْرًا أَوْ لِيَصْمُتْ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ فَلْيُكْرِمْ جَارَهُ، وَمَنْ كَانَ يُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ فَلْيُكْرِمْ ضَيْفَهُ”

Transliteration

Man kana yu’minu billahi wal-yawmil-akhiri fal-yaqul khayran aw li-yasmut, wa man kana yu’minu billahi wal-yawmil-akhiri fal-yukrim jarahu, wa man kana yu’minu billahi wal-yawmil-akhiri fal-yukrim dayfahu.

English Translation

On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day either speak good or keep silent, and let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day be generous to his neighbour, and let him who believes in Allah and the Last Day be generous to his guest.”

Teachings from Hadith No. 15

The main lessons from this Hadith are:

1. Words should be chosen carefully; if speech does not bring benefit, silence is better.
2. Neighbours have rights of respect, kindness, and protection, regardless of their faith or background.
3. Hospitality and generosity to guests are essential qualities of a true believer.

How to Recite and Memorise the Hadiths

Reciting and memorising the words of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) brings spiritual rewards and guides daily behavior.

The procedure for effective memorisation involves the following steps:

1. Listen to a correct recitation of the Arabic text from a teacher or a reliable audio source.
2. Read the Arabic text or transliteration aloud repeatedly to ensure correct pronunciation of the letters.
3. Break the Hadith into short phrases and memorise one phrase at a time.
4. Repeat the memorised phrase several times before moving to the next phrase.
5. Link the phrases together and recite the entire Hadith from memory.
6. Study the English translation to understand the meaning, which makes memorisation easier.

Summary of Core Values

The five Hadiths teach a complete code of conduct for a peaceful society.

The relationship between these Hadiths can be summarized as follows:

1. Hadith 11 establishes internal peace by avoiding doubtful actions.
2. Hadith 12 maintains social peace by respecting privacy.
3. Hadith 13 builds community bond through mutual love and empathy.
4. Hadith 14 protects the physical security of the community by declaring life sacred.
5. Hadith 15 promotes daily harmony through kind speech, good neighbourliness, and hospitality.

Evaluation Guide

Answer the following questions to test understanding of the lesson:

1. Recite Hadith No. 12 of An-Nawawi in Arabic or its transliteration.
2. Provide the English translation of Hadith No. 11.
3. State two lessons that can be learned from Hadith No. 13.
4. Explain the conditions under which capital punishment was historically applied according to Hadith No. 14, and state who has the authority to execute it.
5. According to Hadith No. 15, what should a believer do if they cannot say something good?
6. List three qualities of a believer mentioned in Hadith No. 15.