That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "(All of you) worship Ar-Rahman, feed others, spread the (greeting of) Salam, then you will enter Paradise in security."
He said: This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.
Hadith Text & Authentication
"That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: '(All of you) worship Ar-Rahman, feed others, spread the (greeting of) Salam, then you will enter Paradise in security.'"
He said: This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.
Commentary on the Three Pillars
Worship Ar-Rahman: This foundation encompasses all acts of devotion - prayer, fasting, charity, and remembrance - performed sincerely for Allah alone, recognizing His attribute of boundless mercy (Ar-Rahman).
Feed Others: This extends beyond mere food to encompass all forms of charity and kindness, strengthening community bonds and demonstrating practical faith through caring for Allah's creation.
Spread Salam: The greeting of peace fosters unity, love, and removes enmity between hearts. It is both an invocation of divine peace and a practical means of maintaining social harmony.
Scholarly Insights
The three commandments form a comprehensive path: correct belief and worship of Allah, practical service to His creation, and maintaining peaceful social relations.
The promise of "entering Paradise in security" indicates these actions collectively remove the fear of punishment and guarantee salvation when performed with sincerity.
This hadith from Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1855 demonstrates the perfection of Islamic teachings in combining spiritual devotion with social responsibility.