Hadith #4154

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 progeny, and his noble companions.

In this profound Hadith of Imam Ali (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), he states,

Indeed one who disobeys Allah is the enemy of Muhammad (s), even if he is the nearest of his relatives.

This Hadith highlights the importance of obedience to Allah and the consequences of disobedience, even for those who are closely related to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Let us delve into the key words of this Hadith to gain a deeper understanding. The word (enemy) "عَدُوَّ" refers to someone who is in opposition to or against another. In this context, it signifies someone who opposes the teachings and commandments of Allah and His Prophet (ﷺ). The word (Muhammad) "مُحَمَّد" refers to our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), the final messenger of Allah. The word (disobeys) "عَصَى" means to go against or violate the commands of Allah.

To further comprehend the significance of this Hadith, we can turn to the Quran for guidance. Allah says in Surah Al-Mujadila (58:22),

You will not find a people who believe in Allah and the Last Day having affection for those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even if they were their fathers or their sons or their brothers or their kindred.

This verse affirms the message of the Hadith, emphasizing that true believers do not have affection for those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, regardless of their close familial ties.

Another verse that supports the essence of this Hadith is found in Surah Al-Anfal (8:73), where Allah says,

And those who disbelieve are allies of one another. If you do not do so, there will be fitnah on the earth and great corruption.

This verse highlights the unity and alliance of those who oppose Allah and His Prophet (ﷺ). It further emphasizes the importance of staying away from those who disobey Allah, as they can lead to corruption and chaos.

The Hadith of Imam Ali (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) serves as a reminder to Muslims that obedience to Allah is of utmost importance, regardless of one's relationship to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It teaches us that familial ties should not blind us to the truth and that our loyalty should always be to Allah and His Messenger (ﷺ). Disobedience to Allah not only distances us from His mercy and guidance but also places us in opposition to the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ) and the path of righteousness.

This Hadith also highlights the knowledge and wisdom of Imam Ali (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ). As the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), Imam Ali (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) possessed a deep understanding of the teachings of Islam. His words serve as a guiding light for Muslims, reminding us of the importance of obedience to Allah and the consequences of disobedience.

In conclusion, the Hadith of Imam Ali (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) emphasizes the significance of obedience to Allah and the consequences of disobedience, even for those who are closely related to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It reminds us that true believers do not have affection for those who oppose Allah and His Messenger (ﷺ). May we strive to be obedient to Allah and follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his noble progeny.