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Sunan an-Nasai 2587 (Book 23, Hadith 153) #17198
Asking for Help from the Righteous

SUMMARY: It is better to not ask people for help, but if there is no other option, then it is better to ask the righteous.

It was narrated from Ibn Al-Firasi that Al-Firasi said to the Messenger of Allah: "Shall I ask people (for help), O Messenger of Allah?" He said: "No, but if you have no alternative but to ask, then ask the righteous".
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنْ بَكْرِ بْنِ سَوَادَةَ، عَنْ مُسْلِمِ بْنِ مَخْشِيٍّ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْفِرَاسِيِّ، أَنَّ الْفِرَاسِيَّ، قَالَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ أَسْأَلُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ وَإِنْ كُنْتَ سَائِلاً لاَ بُدَّ فَاسْأَلِ الصَّالِحِينَ

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ask  *  righteous  *  alternative  *  istasqa  *  salihin  *  bidah

QUICK LESSONS:
Rely on yourself first before seeking assistance from others; Be mindful of whom you seek aid or advice from; Strive towards righteousness so you can be of benefit to others in need; Ask only if there is no other alternative available.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith talks about asking people for help. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised that it is best to not ask people for help, but if there is no other alternative then one should seek out the righteous. This hadith teaches us that we should be independent and rely on ourselves first before seeking out assistance from others. We should also be mindful of who we are asking for help from and make sure they are trustworthy and reliable individuals who will provide us with good advice or assistance. Additionally, this hadith encourages us to strive towards righteousness so that we can be of benefit to those in need when they come seeking our aid or advice.

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