"لَنْ يُنجِّي أَحدًا مِنكُمْ عَمَلُهُ، قَالُوا: ولا أنْتَ؟ ، قال: ولا أَنا إِلَّا أنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِى اللهُ بِرَحْمَتِهِ، وَلكِنْ سَدِّدُوا، وَقَارِبُوا، واغدوا، وَروحوا، وَشَئٌ مِنْ الدُّلجَةِ، والقَصْدَ القَصْدَ تَبَلُغُوا".
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Collected by Bukhārī, Muslim, Ibn Mājah, Aḥmad, Dārimī, Ibn Ḥibbān, Ṭabarānī, Bayhaqī, Aḥmad's Zuhd, SuyūṭīDeeds alone are not sufficient to enter Jannah
Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The deeds of anyone of you will not save you ˹from Hellfire˺." They said, "Even you ˹will not be saved by your deeds˺, O Messenger of Allah ﷺ?" He said, "No, even I ˹will not be saved˺ unless and until Allah bestows His Mercy upon me. Therefore, do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately, and worship Allah in the forenoon and in the afternoon and during a part of the night, and always adopt a middle, moderate, regular course whereby you will reach your goal (Jannah).
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ «لَنْ يُنَجِّيَ أَحَدًا مِنْكُمْ عَمَلُهُ۔» قَالُوا: وَلاَ أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ؟ قَالَ: «وَلاَ أَنَا، إِلاَّ أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللَّهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ۔ سَدِّدُوا وَقَارِبُوا وَاغْدُوا وَرُوحُوا وَشَىْءٌ مِنَ الدُّلْجَةِ وَالْقَصْدَ الْقَصْدَ تَبْلُغُوا۔»
None amongst you can get. into Paradise by virtue of his deeds alone. They said: Messenger of Allah, not even you? Thereupon he said: Not even I, but that Allah should wrap me in His Grace and Mercy.
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ لَنْ يُدْخِلَ أَحَدًا مِنْكُمْ عَمَلُهُ الْجَنَّةَ قَالُوا وَلاَ أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ وَلاَ أَنَا إِلاَّ أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِيَ اللَّهُ مِنْهُ بِفَضْلٍ وَرَحْمَةٍ
Observe moderation in deeds (and if it is not possible, try to be near moderation) and understand that none amongst you can attain salvation because of his deeds alone. They said: Messenger of Allah, not even you? Thereupon he said: Not even I, but that Allah should wrap me in His Mercy and Grace.
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ قَارِبُوا وَسَدِّدُوا وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّهُ لَنْ يَنْجُوَ أَحَدٌ مِنْكُمْ بِعَمَلِهِ قَالُوا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ وَلاَ أَنْتَ قَالَ وَلاَ أَنَا إِلاَّ أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِيَ اللَّهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ مِنْهُ وَفَضْلٍ
“Be moderate and adhere to moderation, for there is no one among you who will be saved by his deeds.” They said: “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Not even me. Unless Allah encompasses me with mercy and grace from Him.”
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ قَارِبُوا وَسَدِّدُوا فَإِنَّهُ لَيْسَ أَحَدٌ مِنْكُمْ بِمُنْجِيهِ عَمَلُهُ قَالُوا وَلاَ أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ وَلاَ أَنَا إِلاَّ أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِيَ اللَّهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ مِنْهُ وَفَضْلٍ
“Be moderate and adhere to moderation, for there is no one among you who will be saved by his deeds.” They said: “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Not even me. Unless Allah encompasses me with mercy and grace from Him.” (Using translation from Ibn Mājah 4201)
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ سَدِّدُوا وَقَارِبُوا وَلَنْ يُنْجِيَ أَحَدًا مِنْكُمْ عَمَلُهُ قُلْنَا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ مِنْهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ
“Be moderate and adhere to moderation, for there is no one among you who will be saved by his deeds.” They said: “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Not even me. Unless Allah encompasses me with mercy and grace from Him.” (Using translation from Ibn Mājah 4201)
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ قَارِبُوا وَسَدِّدُوا فَإِنَّهُ لَيْسَ أَحَدٌ مِنْكُمْ يُنَجِّيهِ عَمَلُهُ قَالَوا وَلَا إِيَّاكَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ وَلَا إِيَّايَ إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ بِرَحْمَتِهِ
Observe moderation in deeds (and if it is not possible, try to be near moderation) and understand that none amongst you can attain salvation because of his deeds alone. They said: Messenger of Allah, not even you? Thereupon he said: Not even I, but that Allah should wrap me in His Mercy and Grace. (Using translation from Muslim 2816g)
عَنْ رَسُولِ اللهِ ﷺ أَنَّهُ قَالَ لَنْ يُنْجِيَأَحَدًا مِنْكُمْ عَمَلُهُ فَقَالَ رَجُلٌ وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ فَقَالَ وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ بِرَحْمَتِهِ وَلَكِنْ سَدِّدُوا
“Be moderate and adhere to moderation, for there is no one among you who will be saved by his deeds.” They said: “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Not even me. Unless Allah encompasses me with mercy and grace from Him.” (Using translation from Ibn Mājah 4201)
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ سَدِّدُوا وَقَارِبُوا وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّ أَحَدًا مِنْكُمْ لَيْسَ بِمُنْجِيهِ عَمَلُهُ قَالُوا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ بِرَحْمَتِهِ
None amongst you can get. into Paradise by virtue of his deeds alone. They said: Messenger of Allah, not even you? Thereupon he said: Not even I, but that Allah should wrap me in His Grace and Mercy. (Using translation from Muslim 2816f)
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ لَنْ يُدْخِلَ أَحَدًا مِنْكُمْ عَمَلُهُ الْجَنَّةَ قَالُوا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ مِنْهُ بِفَضْلٍ وَرَحْمَةٍ
“Be moderate and adhere to moderation, for there is no one among you who will be saved by his deeds.” They said: “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Not even me. Unless Allah encompasses me with mercy and grace from Him.” (Using translation from Ibn Mājah 4201)
وَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ لَيْسَ وَاحِدٌ مِنْكُمْ بِمُنْجِيهِ عَمَلُهُ وَلَكِنْ سَدِّدُوا وَقَارِبُوا قَالُوا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ مِنْهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ وَفَضْلٍ
“Be moderate and adhere to moderation, for there is no one among you who will be saved by his deeds.” They said: “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Not even me. Unless Allah encompasses me with mercy and grace from Him.” (Using translation from Ibn Mājah 4201)
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ مَا مِنْكُمْ مِنْ أَحَدٍ يُنَجِّيهِ عَمَلُهُ قَالُوا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِيَ اللهُ مِنْهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ
Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The deeds of anyone of you will not save you (from the (Hell) Fire)." They said, "Even you (will not be saved by your deeds), O Messenger of Allah ﷺ?" He said, "No, even I (will not be saved) unless and until Allah bestows His Mercy on me. Therefore, do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately, and worship Allah in the forenoon and in the afternoon and during a part of the night, and always adopt a middle, moderate, regular course whereby you will reach your target (Paradise). (Using translation from Bukhārī 6463)
أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللهِ ﷺ قَالَ لَا يُنْجِي أَحَدَكُمْ عَمَلُهُ قَالُوا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ مِنْهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ فَسَدِّدُوا وَقَارِبُوا وَاغْدُوا وَرُوحُوا وَشَيْءٌ مِنَ الدُّلْجَةِ وَالْقَصْدَ الْقَصْدَ تَبْلُغُوا
Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The deeds of anyone of you will not save you (from the (Hell) Fire)." They said, "Even you (will not be saved by your deeds), O Messenger of Allah ﷺ?" He said, "No, even I (will not be saved) unless and until Allah bestows His Mercy on me. Therefore, do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately, and worship Allah in the forenoon and in the afternoon and during a part of the night, and always adopt a middle, moderate, regular course whereby you will reach your target (Paradise). (Using translation from Bukhārī 6463)
عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ﷺ قَالَ لَنْ يُنْجِيَ أَحَدَكُمْ عَمَلُهُ قَالُوا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ قَالَ وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ مِنْهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ فَسَدِّدُوا وَقَارِبُوا وَاغْدُوا وَرُوحُوا وَشَيْءٌ مِنَ الدُّلْجَةِ وَالْقَصْدَ الْقَصْدَ تَبْلُغُوا
“Be moderate and adhere to moderation, for there is no one among you who will be saved by his deeds.” They said: “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Not even me. Unless Allah encompasses me with mercy and grace from Him.” (Using translation from Ibn Mājah 4201)
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ لَنْ يُنْجِيَ أَحَدًا مِنْكُمْ عَمَلُهُ قَالُوا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ مِنْهُ بِفَضْلٍ وَرَحْمَةٍ وَلَكِنْ قَارِبُوا وَسَدِّدُوا وَأَبْشِرُوا
“Be moderate and adhere to moderation, for there is no one among you who will be saved by his deeds.” They said: “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Not even me. Unless Allah encompasses me with mercy and grace from Him.” (Using translation from Ibn Mājah 4201)
يَعْنِي رَسُولَ اللهِ ﷺ لَنْ يُنْجِيَ أَحَدًا مِنْكُمْ عَمَلُهُ قَالُوا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ قَالَ وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي رَبِّي بِرَحْمَةٍ مِنْهُ وَفَضْلٍ
“Be moderate and adhere to moderation, for there is no one among you who will be saved by his deeds.” They said: “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Not even me. Unless Allah encompasses me with mercy and grace from Him.” (Using translation from Ibn Mājah 4201)
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ لَنْ يُنَجِّيَ أَحَدًا مِنْكُمْ عَمَلُهُ قَالَ قُلْنَا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ مِنْهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ وَلَكِنْ قَارِبُوا وَسَدِّدُوا
There is none whose deeds alone would entitle him to get into Paradise. It was said to him: And, Messenger of Allah, not even you? Thereupon he said: Not even I, but that my Lord wraps me in Mercy. (Using translation from Muslim 2816c)
عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ﷺ قَالَ مَا مِنْكُمْ أَحَدٌ دَاخِلٌ الْجَنَّةَ بِعَمَلِهِ قِيلَ وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ مِنْهُ وَفَضْلٍ
“Be moderate and adhere to moderation, for there is no one among you who will be saved by his deeds.” They said: “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Not even me. Unless Allah encompasses me with mercy and grace from Him.” (Using translation from Ibn Mājah 4201)
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ قَارِبُوا وَسَدِّدُوا فَإِنَّهُ لَنْ يُنَجِّيَ أَحَدًا مِنْكُمْ عَمَلُهُ قُلْنَا يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ وَلَا أَنْتَ؟ قَالَ وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ مِنْهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ وَفَضْلٍ
Observe moderation in deeds (and if it is not possible, try to be near moderation) and understand that none amongst you can attain salvation because of his deeds alone. They said: Messenger of Allah, not even you? Thereupon he said: Not even I, but that Allah should wrap me in His Mercy and Grace. (Using translation from Muslim 2816g)
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ «قَارِبُوا وَسَدِّدُوا وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّ أَحَدًا مِنْكُمْ لَنْ يُنْجِيَهُ عَمَلُهُ» قَالُوا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ وَلَا أَنْتَ؟ قَالَ «وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِيَ اللَّهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ مِنْهُ وَفَضْلٍ»
ذِكْرُ الْإِخْبَارِ عَمَّا يَجِبُ عَلَى الْمَرْءِ مِنْ تَرْكِ الِاتِّكَالِ عَلَى مَوْجُودِ الطَّاعَاتِ، دُونَ التَّسَلُّقِ بِالِاضْطِرَارِ إِلَيْهِ فِي الْأَحْوَالِ
“Be moderate and adhere to moderation, for there is no one among you who will be saved by his deeds.” They said: “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Not even me. Unless Allah encompasses me with mercy and grace from Him.” (Using translation from Ibn Mājah 4201)
وَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ «لَيْسَ أَحَدٌ مِنْكُمْ يُنْجِيهِ عَمَلُهُ وَلَكِنْ سَدِّدُوا وَقَارِبُوا» قَالُوا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ؟ قَالَ «وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي بِمَغْفِرَةٍ وَفَضْلٍ» *
ذِكْرُ الْأَمْرِ بِالتَّشْدِيدِ فِي الْأُمُورِ وَتَرْكِ الِاتِّكَالِ عَلَى الطَّاعَاتِ
“Be moderate and adhere to moderation, for there is no one among you who will be saved by his deeds.” They said: “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Not even me. Unless Allah encompasses me with mercy and grace from Him.” (Using translation from Ibn Mājah 4201)
أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ﷺ قَالَ «مَا مِنْكُمْ مِنْ أَحَدٍ يُنَجِّيهِ عَمَلُهُ» فقَالَ لَهُ رَجُلٌ وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ؟ قَالَ «وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللَّهُ بِرَحْمَتِهِ وَلَكِنْ سَدِّدُوا» *
ذِكْرُ الْأَمْرِ بِالْمُقَارَبَةِ فِي الطَّاعَاتِ إِذِ الْفَوْزُ فِي الْعُقْبَى يَكُونُ بِسَعَةِ رَحْمَةِ اللَّهِ لَا بِكَثْرَةِ الْأَعْمَالِ
“Be moderate and adhere to moderation, for there is no one among you who will be saved by his deeds.” They said: “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Not even me. Unless Allah encompasses me with mercy and grace from Him.” (Using translation from Ibn Mājah 4201)
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ «سَدِّدُوا وَقَارِبُوا وَلَا يُنْجِي أَحَدًا مِنْكُمْ عَمَلُهُ» قُلْنَا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ؟ قَالَ «وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللَّهُ مِنْهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ»
None amongst you can get. into Paradise by virtue of his deeds alone. They said: Messenger of Allah, not even you? Thereupon he said: Not even I, but that Allah should wrap me in His Grace and Mercy. (Using translation from Muslim 2816f)
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ «لَنْ يَدْخُلَ الْجَنَّةَ أَحَدٌ مِنْكُمْ بِعَمَلٍ» قَالُوا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ «وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِيَ اللهُ مِنْهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ وَفَضْلٍ»
[Machine] The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "None of you will be saved by his actions alone." They said, "Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?" He said, "Not even me, unless Allah covers me with His mercy. So strive, draw near, and seek closeness. And in the morning and evening, walk and take measured steps. Aim for your goal and you will reach it."
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ مَا مِنْكُمْ أَحَدٌ يُنَجِّيهِ عَمَلُهُ قَالُوا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ مِنْهُ بِرَحْمَةٍ سَدِّدُوا وَقَارِبُوا أَوْ قَرِّبُوا وَرُوحُوا وَاغْدُوا وَخُطًى مِنَ الدُّلْجَةِ وَالْقَصْدَ الْقَصْدَ تَبْلُغُوا
Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "The deeds of anyone of you will not save you (from the (Hell) Fire)." They said, "Even you (will not be saved by your deeds), O Messenger of Allah ﷺ?" He said, "No, even I (will not be saved) unless and until Allah bestows His Mercy on me. Therefore, do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately, and worship Allah in the forenoon and in the afternoon and during a part of the night, and always adopt a middle, moderate, regular course whereby you will reach your target (Paradise). (Using translation from Bukhārī 6463)
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ «إِنَّ أَحَدًا مِنْكُمْ لَا يُنْجِيهُ عَمَلُهُ» قَالُوا وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ؟ قَالَ «وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللَّهُ بِرَحْمَتِهِ وَلَكِنْ اغْدُوا وَرُوحُوا وَشَيْئًا مِنَ الدُّلْجَةِ الْقَصْدَ الْقَصْدَ تَبْلُغُونَ»
"سَدِّدُوا وَقَارِبُوا، وَلَا يُنْجى أَحَدًا مِنْكُمْ عَمَلُهُ، قَالُوا: وَلَا أَنْت يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ: وَلَا أنَا إِلَّا أنْ يَتَغمَّدَنِى اللهُ مِنْهُ برَحْمَة".
"مَا مِنْكُمْ مِنْ أَحَدٍ يُنْجيهِ عَمَلُهُ، قِيلَ: وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَال: وَلَا أَنَا إلا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِى اللهُ برَحْمَتِهِ، وَلَكِنْ سَدِّدُوا".
"مَا مِنْ أَحَد يَدْخُلُ الْجَنَّةَ بِعَمَلِه، قَالُوا وَلا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَال وَلا أَنَا إلا أنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ بِرَحْمَة (*) منْه".
"قَارِبُوا، وَسَدِّدُوا، وَأَبْشِرُوا، وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّهُ لَنْ يَنْجُوَ أحَدٌ مِنْكُمْ بِعَمَلِهِ، قَالُوا: وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَال: وَلَا أَنَا إِلَّا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِى اللهُ ﷻ برَحْمَةٍ مِنْهُ، وَفَضْلٍ".
"لَا يُنَجِّي أحَدًا عَمَلُهُ، قَالُوا: وَلَا أَنْتَ؟ قَال: وَلَا أنَا إلا أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدنِي الله مِنْهُ بِرَحْمَتِهِ، فَسَدِّدُوا وقَاربُوا، واغْدُوا ورُوحُوا، وشَيئًا مِنَ الدُّلْجَةِ، وَالقَصْدَ القَصْدَ تَبْلُغُوا".
"عَنْ عَائِشَةَ قَالَتْ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ سَدِّدُوا وَقَارِبُوا وَبَشِّرُوا فَإِنَّ أَحَدَكُمْ لَنْ يُنْجِيَهُ عَمَلُهُ، قَالُوا: وَلَا أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ؟ قَالَ: وَلَا أَنَا (إلا) أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي اللهُ بِرَحْمتِهِ".