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Allah's Apostle [=Muhammad] said, 'The deeds of anyone of you will not save you (from the (Hell) Fire).' They said, 'Even you (will not be saved by your deeds), O Allah's Apostle?' He said, 'No, even I (will not be saved) unless and until Allah bestows His Mercy on me. Therefore, do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately, and worship Allah in the forenoon and in the afternoon and during a part of the night, and always adopt a middle, moderate, regular course whereby you will reach your target (Paradise).

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The hadith says that even the Prophet cannot be saved by deeds alone; salvation requires Allah's mercy, and advises moderate, sincere good deeds and regular worship.
In plain terms
It teaches that divine mercy, not just deeds, is needed for salvation, urging balanced worship.
What can you take from it?
Combine sincere, moderate good deeds with regular worship, seeking mercy.

Where it applies

  • personal devotion
  • ethical decision‑making
  • spiritual practice

Putting it to work

  • practice moderate charity
  • maintain regular prayer schedule

Questions to consider

  • How does mercy complement personal effort?
  • What does 'moderate' mean in daily life?

Another view

Interpretations of salvation vary across Islamic schools of thought.

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