13/11. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1103c — Worship You Can Bear
The prohibition of Al-Wisal
Worship You Can Bear: Saum Wisal Hadith
Sahih Muslim : 1103c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1103c
وَحَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُغِيرَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي، هُرَيْرَةَ - رضى الله عنه - عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ " فَاكْلَفُوا مَا لَكُمْ بِهِ طَاقَةٌ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying (the words as said in the previous hadith) but with this alteration (of words): " Take upon yourselves (the burden of the deeds) for which you have the strength to bear."
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1103cIn-book reference : Book 13, Hadith 74USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 6, Hadith 2431
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1103c
This narration carries the same meaning as the previous Hadith about Saum Wisal, with a slight change in wording. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) directed people to take upon themselves only those deeds for which they have strength. The focus is simple and practical. Fasting, prayer, and other acts of worship should not become a burden that a person cannot carry. The Hadith does not reduce the value of worship. Rather, it teaches balance. A believer should worship Allah with effort, but also with awareness of personal limits. This Saum Wisal Hadith is often searched by people who want to understand fasting continuously in Islam and the Prophetic guidance on moderation.
What we learn from this hadith
- Religious deeds should be chosen according to one’s strength.
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) guided people away from unbearable hardship.
- The wording highlights personal capacity in worship.
- Balanced effort is part of Prophetic guidance.
