Hadith #2623

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds. May peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), his pure and noble Ahl al-Bayt (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), and his righteous companions.

The provided Hadith of Imam Ali (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) is a thought-provoking saying that urges Muslims to distance themselves from those who have abandoned the truth and have chosen to follow something other than it. Imam Ali (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) advises us to abandon such individuals and to leave them and their preferred path.

Let us now delve into the important words of this Hadith and their meanings. The word (faariq) "فارِقْ" means to abandon or separate oneself from someone or something. (man) "مَنْ" refers to the one who, and (faaraqa al-haqq) "فارَقَ الحَقَّ" means the one who has abandoned the truth. (ila ghayrihi) "إلى غَيْرِهِ" translates to

for other than it,

indicating that the person has chosen to follow something other than the truth. (wada'hu) "وَدَعْهُ" means to leave or forsake him, and (ma radiya linafsihi) "ما رَضِيَ لِنَفْسِهِ" refers to that which he has preferred for himself.

To understand the deeper meaning of this Hadith, we can turn to the Quran for guidance. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَىٰ) says in Surah Al-An'am (6:116),

And if you obey most of those upon the earth, they will mislead you from the way of Allah. They follow not except assumption, and they are not but falsifying.

This verse emphasizes the importance of not blindly following the majority, as they may lead us astray from the path of truth. Imam Ali's (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) Hadith echoes this sentiment, urging us to abandon those who have abandoned the truth.

Furthermore, in Surah Al-Kahf (18:29), Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَىٰ) says,

And say, 'The truth is from your Lord, so whoever wills - let him believe; and whoever wills - let him disbelieve.'

This verse highlights the importance of individual choice and free will in accepting or rejecting the truth. Imam Ali's (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) Hadith aligns with this concept, as it advises us to leave those who have willingly chosen to abandon the truth for their own preferences.

Imam Ali's (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) amazing Hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims to be vigilant in their pursuit of truth and to distance themselves from those who have strayed from it. By abandoning such individuals and their chosen path, we protect ourselves from being influenced by falsehood and ensure that we remain steadfast on the path of righteousness.

This Hadith also teaches us the importance of discernment and critical thinking. It encourages us to question the motives and intentions of those who have abandoned the truth, as they may be driven by personal desires or misguided ideologies. By doing so, we safeguard our faith and protect ourselves from being led astray.

In conclusion, the Hadith of Imam Ali (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) serves as a powerful reminder for Muslims to distance themselves from those who have abandoned the truth for other than it. It urges us to leave such individuals and their chosen path, protecting ourselves from the influence of falsehood and ensuring that we remain steadfast on the path of righteousness. May Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَىٰ) guide us all to the truth and grant us the wisdom to discern between right and wrong.