Sahih Muslim Hadith 123 – Calling People To

English

[123] 31 – ( … ) It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbâs that when the Messenger of Allah sent Mu'idh to Yemen, he said: "You are going to some of the people of the Book, so let the first thing to which you call them be the worship of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime (alone). If they acknowledge Allah (as One), then tell them that Allah has enjoined upon them five prayers to be offered every day and night. If they do that, then tell them that Allah has enjoined on them Zakât to be taken from their wealth and given to their poor. If they accept that, then take it from them, but beware of (taking) the best of their wealth." Chapter 8. The Command To Fight The People Until They Say La ilâha iilallâh Muhammad Rasâl-Allâh, And Establish SaIât, And Pay The Zaltht, And Believe In Everything That The – L ;Ls); jj Prophet Brought. Whoever Does That, His Life And His Jii ,1,, ç cr1 Wealth Are Protected Except By Its Right, And His Secrets '1 4d14, Are Entrusted To Allah, the .o:y4Jl:;, .4i)14 Most High. Fighting Those Who Withhold Zakât Or Other Than That Is One Of The Duties Of Islam And The Imâm (LI )tA rt.0 iL*j Should Be Concerned With The Laws Of Islam