- Praised Manners, - What is zuhd (asceticism)?.

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What is zuhd (asceticism)? Does it mean wearing scruffy clothing,
fasting constantly, and keeping away from society, or something else?.
Praise be to Allaah.
Zuhd does not mean wearing scruffy clothing,withdrawing from people
and keeping away from society, or fasting constantly. The Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) is the leader of all
zaahids (ascetics) but he would wear new clothes; adorn himself tomeet
delegations, for Jumu'ah and for Eid; mix with people and call them to
do good and teach them about their religion; and he forbade his
companions (may Allaah be pleased with them) to fast constantly.
Rather zuhd means shunning that which is haraam and that which Allaah
hates; avoiding shows of luxury and overindulging in worldlypleasures;
focusing on doing acts of worship; and making the best preparation for
the Hereafter. The best explanation of that is the life of the Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).
And Allaah is the Source of strength. May Allaah send blessings and
peace upon our Prophet Muhammad and his family and companions. End
quote.
Standing Committee for Academic Research and Issuing Fatwas
Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa'imah li'l-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wa'l-Ifta (24/369).