Nawawi 21 — Say “I Believe”, Then Be Steadfast
کہو: میں اللہ پر ایمان لایا — پھر ثابت قدم رہو۔
Say “I believe in Allah,” then remain steadfast.
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Arabic
قُلْ آمَنْتُ بِاللَّهِ ثُمَّ اسْتَقِمْ
Transliteration
Qul amantu billahi thummastaqim.
Meaning
Say “I believe in Allah,” then remain steadfast. | Urdu: کہو: میں اللہ پر ایمان لایا — پھر ثابت قدم رہو۔
Reference
Sahih Muslim
Lesson
The shortest complete program: declaration plus consistency beats long claims without steadiness.
Source & grade
Sahih Muslim
Narrated by Sufyan ibn Abdullah
Sahih40 Hadith of Nawawi
From: Al-Arba’in al-Nawawiyyah (Imam Yahya al-Nawawi) • Hadees 21 of 40 • Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does "قُلْ آمَنْتُ بِاللَّهِ ثُمَّ اسْتَقِمْ" mean?
Say “I believe in Allah,” then remain steadfast. Urdu: کہو: میں اللہ پر ایمان لایا — پھر ثابت قدم رہو۔
What is the lesson of this hadees?
The shortest complete program: declaration plus consistency beats long claims without steadiness.
Where is this hadees from?
Source: Sahih Muslim (narrated by Sufyan ibn Abdullah). Grade: Sahih. From: Al-Arba’in al-Nawawiyyah (Imam Yahya al-Nawawi). Learn wording from a teacher; consult scholars for rulings.
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