The Perils of Ignoring the Prophet’s (ﷺ) Guidance

Understanding the Consequences of Neglecting the Prophet’s (ﷺ) Teachings

“Most people are indeed unaware of the wrongs that can annul good deeds. ALLĀH says, “O believers! Do not raise your voices above the voice of the Prophet, nor speak loudly to him as you do to one another, or your deeds will become void while you are unaware.” (49:2).

This is a warning to the believers that even speaking to the Prophet (ﷺ) in the same loud voice they use among themselves can annul their deeds.

Now surely this is not apostasy, merely heedless disobedience and yet it annuls good deeds.

What then of the person who places less value on the directions and path of the Prophet (ﷺ) than on the directions and path of someone else? Has he not also annulled his good deeds unawares?”

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