47/2. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 4987 — Sweetness of Faith
The Taste of Faith
Sweetness of Faith Hadith: Love Allah and His Messenger
Sunan an-Nasai : 4987
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 4987
أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ طَلْقِ بْنِ حَبِيبٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " ثَلاَثٌ مَنْ كُنَّ فِيهِ وَجَدَ بِهِنَّ حَلاَوَةَ الإِيمَانِ وَطَعْمَهُ أَنْ يَكُونَ اللَّهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ وَرَسُولُهُ أَحَبَّ إِلَيْهِ مِمَّا سِوَاهُمَا وَأَنْ يُحِبَّ فِي اللَّهِ وَأَنْ يُبْغِضَ فِي اللَّهِ وَأَنْ تُوقَدَ نَارٌ عَظِيمَةٌ فَيَقَعُ فِيهَا أَحَبَّ إِلَيْهِ مِنْ أَنْ يُشْرِكَ بِاللَّهِ شَيْئًا " .
Anas bin Malik Narrated from:
The messenger of Allah [SAW] said: 'There are three things, whoever attains them will find therein the sweetness of faith: When Allah [SWT], the Mighty and Sublime, and His Messenger [SAW] are dearer to him than all else; when he loves for the sake of Allah [SWT] and hates for the sake of Allah [SWT]; and when a huge fire be lit and he fall into it, than associate anything with Allah [SWT].'
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 4987In-book reference : Book 47, Hadith 3English translation : Vol. 6, Book 47, Hadith 4990
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 4987
This sweetness of faith hadith teaches three qualities that bring a person to taste the sweetness and flavor of faith. First, Allah and His Messenger are dearer to him than all else. Second, he loves for the sake of Allah and hates for the sake of Allah. Third, he would rather fall into a huge fire than associate anything with Allah. The wording is strong because it shows how deep faith can become in a person's heart. It is not only a statement on the tongue. It shapes love, dislike, loyalty, and the fear of shirk. For readers searching for hadith about loving Allah, this narration gives a clear picture of faith that reaches the heart.
What we learn from this hadith
- Allah and His Messenger should be dearer than all else.
- Love and hate are linked to the sake of Allah in the report.
- The text shows a strong dislike for associating anything with Allah.
