@BeingSalmanKhan “Do you know the things which most commonly bring people into Paradise?

Abu Sa'id (may ALLAH be pleased with him), who said that the Messenger of ALLAH (peace and blessings of ALLAH be upon him) said:

"Let not any one of you belittle himself." They said: "O Messenger of ALLAH, how can any one of us belittle himself?" He said: "He finds a matter concerning ALLAH about which he should say something, and he does not say [it], so ALLAH (mighty and sublime be He) says to him on the Day of Resurrection: 'What prevented you from saying something about such-and-such and such-and-such?' He will say: 'It was] out of fear of people.' Then He says: 'Rather it is I whom you should more properly fear.'"

[Ibn Majah with a sound chain of authorities.]


ALLAH the Most Exalted said:

"It is only Satan that suggests to you the fear of his 'AuIiya [supporters and friends (polytheists, disbelievers in the Oneness of ALLAH and in His Messenger Muhammad (May the peace and blessing of ALLAH be upon him) so fear them not, but fear me, if you are (true) believers."
(3:175)

Abu Sa'id (May ALLAH be pleased with him) narrated the following Marfu' Hadith:

"It is the weakness of certainty to seek pleasure of others by displeasing ALLAH and to praise others for the livelihood which was provided by ALLAH and to blame others for the thing not bestowed by ALLAH. Not even the greediness of the most greedy person can bring the livelihood of ALLAH, and not even anybody's aversion can prevent it."
[Reported by Abu Nu'aim in Al-Hilyah].

`Ai shah (May ALLAH be pleased with him) narrated that ALLAH's Messenger (May the peace and blessing of ALLAH be upon him) said:

"Whoever seeks ALLAH's pleasure at the cost of men's displeasure, will win the pleasure of ALLAH and ALLAH will cause men to be pleased with him. Whoever seeks to please men at the cost of ALLAH's displeasure, will win the displeasure of ALLAH, and ALLAH will cause men to be displeased with Him."
[Reported by Ibn Hibban in his Sahih].


Get over fear of people

Almost all early chapters of the Qur’an that were revealed in Makkah when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had just been appointed as a messenger of ALLAH had short but profound verses. Despite their size, the verses had deep meanings.
One such chapter or Surah is Al-Muddaththir (74), which gives an interesting set of instructions to the overwhelmed Prophet who was lying wrapped up in his garments trembling with fear after meeting Archangel Gabriel for the first time.

For a caller to Islam, these compact, meaningful instructions carry a deep, important message as to what his or her priorities should be when conveying the message of Islam to the world.

“O you (Muhammad) enveloped in garments! Stand up and warn!”

Al-Bukhari and Muslim confirm that this short Surah was revealed when the Prophet returned to his family after seeing Angel Gabriel in his real form and size. He came home trembling and asked his family to wrap him up in garments.

ALLAH instructs His Prophet (peace be upon him) to stand up and warn those around him. The first lesson for the Da’ee who embarks on this noble mission is that he or she should stop fearing people. Take a stand and start warning others confidently. Low self-confidence, shyness and fear are but obstacles in the way of Da’wah.

ALLAH's Messenger said to him, "Fear ALLAH wherever you are; if you follow an evil deed with a good one you will obliterate it; and deal with people with a good disposition."
Ahmad, Tirmidhi and Darimi
Hadith - Al-Tirmidhi #5140, Narrated Hudhayfah

The Prophet (pbuh) said, "By Him in Whose hand my soul is, you must enjoin what is reputable and forbid what is disreputable, or ALLAH will certainly soon send punishment from Himself to you. Then you will make supplication and not receive an answer."
[Transmitted by Tirmidhi]

Hadith - Al-Tirmidhi #5142, Narrated AbuBakr as-Siddiq
You people recite this verse, "You who believe, care for yourselves; he who goes astray cannot harm you when you are rightly guided." I heard ALLAH's Messenger (pbuh) say, "When people see something objectionable and do not change it, ALLAH will soon include them all in His punishment."
Ibn Majah and Tirmidhi, who declared it to be sahih, transmitted it.

FEAR OF ALLAH
Abu Hurairah (radhiallahu anhu) narrated that “ALLAH’s Messenger (sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam) was asked, “Who are the most honorable of the people?” The Prophet (sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam) said, “The most honorable of them in ALLAH’s Sight are those who keep their duty to ALLAH and fear Him…” (Bukhari 6/211)
Verily, ALLAH (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) is the Only One Who deserves our fear. We should fear Him Alone as He knows the secrets of our hearts and is well acquainted with all that we do (5:7-8).

ALLAH (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) says:
“O you who believe! Fear ALLAH as He should be feared, and die not except in a state of Islam. And hold fast, all together, by the rope which ALLAH (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves...” (3:102-103)

“It is only the Evil One that suggests to you the fear of his votaries: be not afraid of them but fear Me if you have faith.” (3:175)

“And call in remembrance the favor of ALLAH unto you, and His Covenant, which He ratified with you, when you said: “We hear and we obey”: and fear ALLAH, for ALLAH knows well the secrets of your hearts.” (5:7)

“To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and on earth and to Him is duty due always: then will you fear other than ALLAH?” (16:52)

“O you who believe! Fear ALLAH, and let every soul look to what (provision) he has sent forth for the morrow. Yea, fear ALLAH for ALLAH is well-acquainted with (all) that you do.” (59:18)

We should as much as possible inculcate in our minds and hearts the fear of ALLAH (Subhanahu wa ta’ala). Wherever we are, we have to fear ALLAH (Subhanahu wa ta’ala), do good deeds and deal with people nicely:
Abu Dharr (radhiallahu anhu) narrated that ALLAH’s Messenger (sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam) said to him,

“Fear ALLAH wherever you are; if you follow an evil deed with a good one you will obliterate it; and deal with people with a good disposition.” (Tirmidhi 5083)
Ali Bin Abu Talib (radhiallahu anhu) narrated that the last words, which ALLAH’s Messenger(sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam) spoke were: “Prayer, prayer; fear ALLAH about those whom your right hands possess.” (Abu Dawud 5137)

Abu Hurairah (radhiallahu anhu) narrated that ALLAH’s Messenger(sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam) said, “Do you know the things which most commonly bring people into Paradise? They are fear of ALLAH and good character. Do you know what most commonly bring people into Hell? They are the two hollow things: the mouth and the private parts.” (Tirmidhi 4832 and Ibn Majah)

Abu Said (radhiallahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam) mentioned a man from the previous generation or from the people proceeding your age whom ALLAH had given both wealth and children.

The Prophet (sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam) said, “When the time of his death approached, he asked his children, 'What type of father have I been to you?' They replied: 'You have been a good father.' He said, 'But he (i.e. your father) has not stored any good deeds with ALLAH (for the Hereafter): if he should face ALLAH, ALLAH will punish him. So listen, (O my children), when I die, burn my body till I become mere coal and then grind it into powder, and when there is a stormy wind, throw me (my ashes) in it.' So he took a firm promise from his children (to follow his instructions). And by ALLAH they (his sons) did accordingly (fulfilled their promise). Then ALLAH said, 'Be!' and behold! That man was standing there! ALLAH then said, 'O my slave! What made you do what you did?' That man said, 'Fear of You.' So ALLAH forgave him.” (Bukhari 8/488)