Allah deprived him of mercy."^[1]

In the explanation of this Hadith, the scholars say: The meaning of the Prophet's صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم statement is that out of these three individuals:

The first noble Companion رَضِىَ اللّٰهُ عَـنْهُ who sought a spot at the front of this blessed gathering in al-Masjid al-Nabawi was granted a place near the beloved Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, or it means that by virtue of this noble act, he will be granted a place under the shade of the ꜤArsh on the Day of Judgement.

The second noble Companion رَضِىَ اللّٰهُ عَـنْهُ displayed modesty towards the Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم  (as he was speaking to the people, so he humbly sat at the back and listened). In return for his modesty, Allah showed him mercy and forgave his sins.

The third individual, (who perhaps was a hypocrite),^[2] turned away from the religious gathering without any excuse. The unfortunate consequence was that Allah deprived him of His mercy.^[3]

Lessons to Learn from the Hadith  

Dear Islamic brothers! This blessed Hadith provides us with many lessons, such as:

*   It teaches us that organising religious circles or gatherings in masājid is a praiseworthy act.

*   It shows that attending a gathering where religious knowledge is being shared places the individual under the protection of Allah Almighty, and the angels spread their wings for such fortunate attendees. ^[4]