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Is the meaning of "When they were alone with the prohibitions of Allah, they violated them" in the Hadith, that "when something forbidden was presented to them, they took it, thus nullifying their deeds"?

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The aforementioned hadith, which states: "People will come on the Day of Judgment with good deeds like the mountains of Tihamah. But when they are brought forth, Allah will render their deeds scattered dust, then throw them into the Fire." Salim said: "O Messenger of Allah, describe these people to us, for by Him who sent you with the truth, I fear I might be one of them." The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Indeed, they used to pray and fast and take a portion of the night [in worship], but when something unlawful was presented to them, they would take it. So Allah rendered their deeds worthless," is a weak hadith and not authentic.

Its chain of narration is weak due to the unknown identity of Sheikh Al-Ansari and the weakness of Amr ibn Dinar Al-Basri. The narration by Ibn Al-A'rabi and Ibn Bishr is through Abd al-Wahid ibn Zayd, who is abandoned.

Although this wording is not authentic, its meaning is similar to the wording found in the authentic hadith: "But they are people who, when they are alone with the prohibitions of Allah, violate them."

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