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Salamun Alaikum!

We are students learning Islam!

Sir, kindly plz also mention the exact reference chapters and numbers from original books of Hadiths in your answers! It wil help us seeing ourself and refering others. It will be grateful to you!

Kindly if possible send me the following references from original!

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The Prophet (saws) said in one of his famous narrations:

When a person dies, his book of accounts is closed except for three things:

1. Sadaqa Jaariya. ie. a person who did or spent something in the way of Allah and people are still benefiting from it. Things like mosques, orphanages, wells, planting of trees and the like, which outlive the person who died and benefiting the ummah.

2. Ilm un Naafe`ah. ie. a person who spread knowledge of Islam and people are still benefiting from it after his death. Things like lectures, writing books, good advice he gave to people, or any other knowledge of Islam that the person helped in spreading the word of Allah.

3. Ibn us Saleh. ie. his children who regularly pray to Allah to forgive their father/mother who died.

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It has been reported by Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (r.a.) that the Prophet (saws) said: If anyone introduces an innovation (in religion), he will be responsible for it. If anyone introduces an innovation or gives shelter to a man who introduces an innovation (in religion), he is cursed by Allah, by His angels, and by all the people.

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It has been reported by Jabir ibn Abdullah (r.a.) in another authentic narration that the Prophet of Allah (saws) said in a sermon: “The best speech is that which is embodied in the Book of Allah, the Al Quran ; and the best guidance is the guidance given by me, Mohamed (saws). The most evil affairs are the innovations, and every innovation is an error.”

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Answer:

Hadith Reference

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

May Allah Subhanah bless and increase your quest for seeking and studying the Knowledge and Truth, bestow His Mercy upon you, and give you, us and all the believers the wisdom and the courage to remain steadfast on this deen of Truth. Ameen.

The references for the above quoted three narrations are:

Sahih Muslim Hadith 4005 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah

Allah's Messenger (saws) said: ‘When a man dies, all his acts come to an end, but three: ‘Sadaqah Jaariyah (recurring charity), ‘Ilm ul Nafia’ (beneficial knowledge), and ‘Ibn-us-Saleh’ or a pious son who prays for him (the deceased).’

Sunan of Abu-Dawood Hadith 4515 Narrated by Ali ibn AbuTalib

Qays ibn Abbad and Ashtar went to Ali and said to him: ‘Did the Messenger of Allah (saws) give you any instruction about anything for which he did not give any instruction to the people in general?’ Ali said: ‘No, except what is contained in this document of mine.’ Musaddad said: ‘He (Ali) then took out a document.’ Ahmad said: ‘A document from the sheath of his sword. It contained: “The lives of all Muslims are equal; they are one hand against others; the lowliest of them can guarantee their protection. Beware, a Muslim must not be killed for an infidel, nor must one who has been given a covenant be killed while his covenant holds. If anyone introduces an innovation, he will be responsible for it. If anyone introduces an innovation or gives shelter to a man who introduces an innovation (in religion), he is cursed by Allah, by His Angels, and by all the people.”

Sahih Muslim Hadith 1885 Narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah

When Allah's Messenger (saws) delivered the sermon, his eyes became red, his voice rose, and his anger increased so that he was like one giving a warning against the enemy and saying: "The enemy has made a morning attack on you and in the evening too." He (saws) would also say: "The last Hour and I have been sent like these two," and he would join his forefinger and middle finger. He (saws) would continue: "The best speech is that embodied in the Book of Allah, and the best guidance is the guidance given by Muhammad. The most evil affairs are their innovations; and every innovation is an error." He would add: "I am dearer to a Muslim than even his self. He who has left behind property, that is for his family, and he who dies in debt or leaves children (in helplessness), the responsibility (of paying his debt and bringing up his children) lies on me."

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan