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We will be saved by Allah's forgiveness, not by deeds

The place in Medina where the Prophet Muhammad said, 'None of you can be saved by his deeds, not even me,' and where the hadith 'The most beloved deed to Allah is the one that is continuous, even if it is small' was revealed. When these two hadiths are read together, the balanced attitude of Islam regarding the relationship between deeds and salvation becomes clear.

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We will be saved by Allah's forgiveness, not by deeds

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Medina, Saudi Arabia

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History

The two hadiths mentioned in the explanation are important narrations that complement each other and should be evaluated together. **First hadith — 'None of you can be saved by his deeds':** According to the narration reported by Aisha, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'None of you can be saved by his deeds.' The companions asked: 'Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?' The Prophet replied: 'Not even me. However, if Allah envelops me with His mercy, that is different.' This hadith emphasizes that a person's salvation is based not only on his deeds but also on Allah's mercy and forgiveness. It eliminates pride and reliance on deeds. **Second hadith — 'The most beloved deed is the one that is continuous':** Again from Aisha: 'The deed that the Messenger of Allah loved the most was the one that was performed continuously by its owner.' Accordingly, in the sight of Allah, a small but continuous deed is more valuable than a large deed that is interrupted. The Prophet warned the companions who directed their worship according to their strength with this hadith; he highlighted the middle path and sustainability. When these two hadiths come together, the resulting picture is as follows: A person will not rely on deeds but will depend on Allah's mercy; at the same time, he will incorporate a discipline of worship that is continuous, even if small, into his life. This balance shows that Islam does not prioritize mere reliance on Allah nor mere activism in deeds; it demands both together. [Source: Bukhari, Riqaq 18; Muslim, Munafiqun 71-72; TDV Islamic Encyclopedia, 'Deed' article, islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/amel]

Importance and Narrations

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'None of you can be saved by his deeds.' The companions asked: 'Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?' The Prophet replied: 'Not even me. However, if Allah envelops me with His mercy, that is different.' (Bukhari, Riqaq 18; Muslim, Munafiqun 71) [Source: Bukhari, Al-Jami' Al-Sahih, Riqaq 18; Muslim, Al-Jami' Al-Sahih, Munafiqun 71] --- Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said: 'The deed that the Messenger of Allah loved the most was the one that was performed continuously by its owner, even if it was small.' (Bukhari, Riqaq 18; Muslim, Munafiqun 78) [Source: Bukhari, Al-Jami' Al-Sahih, Riqaq 18; Muslim, Al-Jami' Al-Sahih, Munafiqun 78]

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