بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - شَوَّال الْمُكَرَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Hadith Qudsi
الحديث القدسي
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Hadith Qudsi, or "Sacred Hadith," is a unique category of narration where the Prophet (PBUH) relates a message from Allah in his own words. Unlike the Quran, which is the literal word of God and used in prayer, Hadith Qudsi focuses on the "meaning" revealed by God. These narrations are often deeply spiritual and emotional, dealing with Allah's mercy, forgiveness, and His relationship with His servants. For example, a famous Hadith Qudsi states: "I am as My servant thinks of Me." They provide a direct window into the Divine character and are highly prized by seekers of spiritual depth. Hadith Qudsi are distinct from both the Quran and ordinary Hadith. The Quran is the literal word of Allah, revealed verbatim, and is used in prayer. Hadith Qudsi are the meanings revealed by Allah but expressed in the Prophet's words. They are not recited in prayer and are not considered part of the Quran. There are about 100 recognized Hadith Qudsi. They cover topics such as Allah's mercy, forgiveness, the nature of faith, the Day of Judgment, and the relationship between the Creator and His servants. The most famous Hadith Qudsi include: "I am as My servant thinks of Me," "My mercy prevails over My wrath," and "Neither My earth nor My heaven can contain Me, but the heart of My believing servant contains Me." Hadith Qudsi are often more direct in expressing Allah's voice. They use phrases like "Allah said" or "Allah says," but the wording is the Prophet's. This gives them a unique status,they are revelation (wahy) but not the recited Quran. The content of Hadith Qudsi often emphasizes the personal relationship between Allah and the believer. They speak of Allah's love, His nearness, His forgiveness, and His desire to forgive His servants. They provide comfort and hope, reminding believers of Allah's mercy. For example, a Hadith Qudsi states: "O son of Adam, as long as you call upon Me and hope in Me, I will forgive you for what you have done. O son of Adam, if your sins were to reach the clouds of the sky and you then asked forgiveness of Me, I would forgive you." Hadith Qudsi also warn against despair and arrogance. They remind that Allah's mercy is vast, but that He is also just and that actions have consequences. They balance hope and fear, calling believers to repentance while never losing hope in Allah's mercy. For spiritual seekers, Hadith Qudsi are a precious source. They offer direct insight into Allah's relationship with His servants, the nature of faith, and the path to closeness to Allah. They complement the Quran and ordinary Hadith, adding a dimension of intimacy and spiritual depth.
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