What are hadiths about moderation in acts of worship? Examples of hadiths about moderation in acts of worship…
According to Ibn ʿAbbas (ra), the Messenger of Allah (saw) said, “. . . O people! Beware of excess in religious matters, for those who came before you were doomed because of excess in religious matters.” (Ibn Maja, al-Manasik, 63; al-Nasaʾi, Manasik al-hajj, 217)
According to Abu Hurayra (ra), the Prophet (saw) said, “Religion is very easy. Whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not go to extremes, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings (that you will be rewarded for good deeds) . . . .” (al-Bukhari, al-Iman, 29)
According to ʿAʾisha (ra), the Prophet (saw) said, “. . . Do (good) deeds which are within your capacity (without being overtaxed) as Allah does not get tired (of giving rewards) but (surely) you will get tired . . . .” (al-Bukhari, al-Iman, 32; Muslim, al-Musafirin, 221)
ʿAʾisha (ra) said, “The Prophet (saw) was asked, ‘What deed does Allah like best?’ And he answered, ‘Continuously performed deeds even though they are few.’ Then he went on to say, ‘Take upon yourselves those deeds which you have the ability to perform.’” (al-Bukhari, al-Riqaq, 18; Muslim, al-Musafirin, 216)
Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, Islam Through Hadiths
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