‘Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud’s (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advice regarding fulfilling obligatory deeds and abstaining from sin

Is this narration authentic?

Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said:

“Fulfil whatever has been imposed on you [by the Shari’ah], then you will become the greatest worshipper among people. Abstain from the prohibitions [haram acts], then you will become the most pious of people and be content with whatever Allah has apportioned for you, then you will be the wealthiest of people.”

Answer:

This statement of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) is recorded in the following sources:

  1. Kitabuz Zuhd of Imam Hannad, number: 1032, with a sound chain.
  2. Kitabuz Zuhd of Imam Abu Dawud, pg. 197, with slight difference in the sequence
  3. Shu’abul Iman: 197 and 8119.

(Also see: Kashful Khafa, number: 171, vol. 1 pg. 84)

Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) also offered similar advice to Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu). See here.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

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