Miscellaneous Masa'il

INTRODUCTION

This part of Bahishti Zewar consists of things which would give one peace of mind in this world and at the same time prevent one from causing discomfort to others. Outwardly they may appear to be worldly matters. However, Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has said that a complete Muslim is he from whose hands and tongue other Muslims are safe. Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has said that it is not appropriate for a Muslim to place himself into any difficulty and thereby cause disgrace to himself. It has been mentioned in a Hadith that when Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam used to deliver a lecture, he would always take his listeners into consideration by ensuring that he does not put them into discomfort. Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has said that when a person is a guest at someone's house, he should not stay there to the extent that he causes discomfort and disturbance to his hosts. We learn from all these ahadith that it is contrary to the Deen to unnecessarily put yourself into difficulty or to put others into difficulty. Furthermore, it is also contrary to the Deen to act in a way which would cause difficulty and discomfort to others. It is for this reason that, together with Deeni matters, we have included such matters which would be of comfort both for oneself and others as well.