Etiquette of the meeting (c) (L-3212)
It is commanded: The people should neither like for themselves
best and nearest place in the Assembly of the Messenger (grace, glory,
blessings and peace be upon him) and nor sit still there for long duration
without providing space for new comers. They should not be displeased when it
is said to them, “Make room for the new comers”. The Believers and the Scholars
must be careful in this matter, otherwise they will have no degree in the Sight
of Allaah Almighty.
After that, there is mention of rudeness. The hypocrites used to
converse with the Messenger (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him)
privately for showing the people that their ranks were higher than them near
the Messenger. Some ignorant Muslims also used to imitate them and consult the
Messenger privately for a long time. He (grace, glory, blessings and peace be
upon him) used to regard them and say nothing and let them talk. But in this
manner, common people could not reap advantage from his Sayings. Moreover if he
himself (grace, glory, blessings and peace be upon him) used to desire to stand
up, he did not arise due to humanity, which was cause of his trouble.
Therefore, in this verse it is commanded: When you wish to privately consult the Messenger (grace,
glory, blessings and peace be upon him), you
must present before your consultation a charity. As soon as the hypocrites
heard this commandment, they sat down because they were not ready to spend
something for this purpose. They were very fond of wealth instead of talking
with the Messenger. Sincere Muslims understood immediately that Allaah
Almighty does not like talking in this way, so He has fixed this condition. But
the person who did not have something for spending as charity, he was exempted
from this condition. Even then its effect was that the hypocrites stopped
private consultation.
Accordingly, it is commanded: O you
who believe! When you hold conference with the Messenger (grace, glory,
blessings and peace be upon him), you must offer charity before your
conference. The poor will be helped by it; as well as it will be known that
your intention is pure. So it is commanded: Your intention will be purified by
giving alms and your thoughts will be corrected. However, if anyone of you
cannot find the wherewithal, then lo! Allaah Almighty is Forgiving,
Merciful. This commandment was a warning for the hypocrites as well as for the
Muslims. After that this commandment was cancelled in the next verse.
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