‘Abdullāh ibn Mas‘ūd (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Ruined are the extremists." He said it thrice. Authentic hadith - Narrated by Muslim
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Explanation

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informs about the failure and loss of those who go to extremes - without guidance or knowledge - in their religious and worldly affairs and in their words and deeds, exceeding the Shariah-the prescribed limit outlined by the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him).

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Benefits from the Hadith

  • It prohibits extremism and immoderation in all matters and encourages its avoidance in everything, particularly in worship and the extolling of righteous people.
  • Seeking what is more perfect in worship and in other things is commendable, and it should be achieved by adhering to Shariah.
  • It is recommended to stress important things, as the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) repeated his statement three times.
  • It shows the tolerance and ease of Islam.