Question:
What is the reference for this narration?
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advised his son Abu ‘Ubaydah with three words: “My son, I command you to fear Allah, let your house suffice you, cry over your sins.”
Answer:
Imam Tabarani (rahimahullah) has recorded this advice of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu).
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) advised his son Abu ‘Ubaydah with [the following] advices: “O my beloved son! I advise you to adopt Taqwa of Allah, your home should suffice you/let your home be spacious enough for you, cry over your sins and control your tongue.”
(Al Mu’jamul Kabir, Hadith: 8536)
Imam Tirmidhi (rahimahullah) has recorded a similar narration as a Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). See here
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
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