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Two Hadiths Define Spiritual Core of Islam: Contentment and Submission

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The article discusses two fundamental hadiths in Islam that encapsulate core spiritual teachings.
  • These hadiths emphasize complete contentment (ridha) and submission to Allah, acceptance of Islam as a way of life, and love and obedience to Prophet Muhammad.
  • The first hadith states that one who is content with Allah as Lord, Islam as religion, and Muhammad as prophet has tasted the sweetness of faith.

Two pivotal hadiths, or sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad, form the spiritual bedrock of Islamic teachings, according to Republika. These hadiths encapsulate the essence of faith, emphasizing complete contentment and submission to Allah, wholehearted acceptance of Islam as a life path, and profound love and obedience toward the Prophet Muhammad.

The first hadith, narrated by Al-Abbas bin Abdul Muththalib, states: “He has tasted the sweetness of faith who is content with Allah as his Lord, with Islam as his religion, and with Muhammad as his Prophet.” This saying highlights that true faith is not merely intellectual assent but a deep, felt satisfaction with one's divine providence, religious framework, and prophetic guidance.

He has tasted the sweetness of faith who is content with Allah as his Lord, with Islam as his religion, and with Muhammad as his Prophet.

— Prophet Muhammad (via Al-Abbas bin Abdul Muththalib)Describing the profound spiritual experience of true faith.

The second hadith, narrated by Sa’ad bin Abi Waqqash, offers a practical application of this contentment. It states: “Whoever, upon hearing the mu’adhdhin (caller to prayer), says, ‘I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone, with no partner, and that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger. I am content with Allah as my Lord, with Muhammad as my Messenger, and with Islam as my religion,’ his sins will be forgiven.” This tradition links the verbal affirmation of faith and contentment, particularly during the call to prayer, with divine forgiveness, underscoring the spiritual significance of these declarations.

Together, these hadiths serve as a concise guide to the spiritual core of Islam. They underscore the importance of internal disposition, contentment and submission, as central to experiencing the true essence of faith and achieving spiritual purity.

Whoever, upon hearing the mu’adhdhin (caller to prayer), says, ‘I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone, with no partner, and that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger. I am content with Allah as my Lord, with Muhammad as my Messenger, and with Islam as my religion,’ his sins will be forgiven.

— Prophet Muhammad (via Sa’ad bin Abi Waqqash)Linking the affirmation of faith and contentment during the call to prayer with divine forgiveness.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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