Hadith 396
'Abdullah bin Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن ابن مسعود، رضي الله عنه ، قال: حدثنا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، وهو الصادق المصدوق: "إن أحدكم يجمع خلقه في بطن أمه أربعين يوماً نطفةً، ثم يكون علقة مثل ذلك، ثم يكون مضغةً مثل ذلك، ثم يرسل الملك، فينفخ فيه الروح، ويؤمر بأربع كلمات: يكتب رزقه، وأجله، وعمله، وشقى أم سعيد. فوالذي لا إله غيره إن أحدكم ليعمل بعمل أهل الجنة حتى ما يكون بينه وبينها إلى ذراع، فيسبق عليه الكتاب ، فيعمل بعمل أهل النار فيدخلها، وإن أحدكم ليعمل بعلم أهل النار حتى ما يكون بينه وبينها إلا ذراع، فيسبق عليه الكتاب فيعمل بعمل أهل الجنة فيدخلها" ((متفق عليه)) .
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), the truthful and the receiver of the truth informed us, saying, "The creation of you (humans) is gathered in the form of semen in the womb of your mother for forty days, then it becomes a clinging thing in similar (period), then it becomes a lump of flesh like that, then Allah sends an angel who breathes the life into it; and (the angel) is commanded to record four things about it: Its provision, its term of life (in this world), its conduct; and whether it will be happy or miserable. By the One besides Whom there is no true god! Verily, one of you would perform the actions of the dwellers of Jannah until there is only one cubit between him and it (Jannah), when what is foreordained would come to pass and he would perform the actions of the inmates of Hell until he enter it. And one of you would perform the actions of the inmates of Hell, until there is only one cubit between him and Hell. Then he would perform the acts of the dwellers of Jannah until he would enter it." [Al- Bukhari and Muslim].
In plain words
Our creation and destiny, including provision, lifespan, and conduct, are recorded by Allah. Yet what counts is how a person finishes, since it is the final actions that decide one's end, so never grow complacent.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 396 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 396
Hadith 397
Ibn Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعنه قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم " يؤتى بجهنم يومئذ لها سبعون ألف زمام مع كل زمام سبعون ألف ملك يجرونها " (( رواه مسلم)).
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Hell will be brought on that Day (the Day of Resurrection) with seventy thousand bridles; and with every bridle will be seventy thousand angels, pulling it". [Muslim].
In plain words
The Prophet describes Hell on the Day of Resurrection as immense and overwhelming, drawn forth by vast numbers of angels. The image is meant to instill awe and a serious fear of Allah.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 397 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 397
Hadith 398
Nu'man bin Bashir (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
وعن النعمان بن بشير رضي الله عنهما قال : سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: إن أهون أهل النار عذابا يوم القيامة لرجل يوضع في أخمص قدميه جمرتان يغلي منهما دماغه، ما يرى أن أحد أشد منه عذابا، وإنه لأهونهم عذابا" (( متفق عليه))
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The least tortured man on the Day of Resurrection is one underneath whose feet will be placed two live coal, and his brain will be boiling, and he would think that he is the most tortured, while he is the least tortured". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In plain words
Even the lightest punishment on that Day is so severe that the one suffering it will imagine no one is worse off. It is a sobering call to take the Hereafter seriously.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 398 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 398
Hadith 399
Samurah bin Jundub (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن سمرة بن جندب، رضي الله عنه، أن نبى الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: " منهم من تأخذه النار إلى كعبيه، ومن من تأخذ إلى ركبتيه، ومنهم من تأخذه إلى حجزته، ومنهم من تأخذه إلى ترقوته" ((رواه مسلم)). (' الحجزة : معقد الإزار تحت السرة و الترقوة بفتح التاء وضم القاف: هي العظم الذي عند ثغرة النحر، وللإنسان ترقوتان في جانبى النحر ')
Prophet of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Among the people of Hell are there those who will be emersed in fire to their ankels, some to their knees, some to their waists, and some to their throats". [Muslim].
In plain words
People will face consequences in proportion to their state, some affected far more than others. The varied imagery warns us to mind our deeds now.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 399 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 399
Hadith 400
Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
وعن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما أن رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم، قال " يقوم الناس لرب العالمين حتى يغيب أحدهم في رشحه إلى أنصاف أذنيه" ((متفق عليه)) . ((و الرشح : العرق)).
I heard Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying, "Mankind will stand before Allah, the Rubb of the worlds (on the Day of Resurrection), some of them will stand submerged in perspiration up to half of their ears". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In plain words
On the Day of Resurrection people will stand before Allah in deep distress, a scene meant to awaken humility and seriousness about how we live.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 400 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 400
Hadith 401
Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أنس، رضي الله عنه، قال: خطبنا رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم خطبة ما سمعت مثلها قط، فقال: "لو تعلمون ما أعلم لضحكتم قليلاً ولبكيتم كثيراً" فغطى أصحاب رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم وجوههم، ولهم خنين. ((متفق عليه)) . وفي رواية: بلغ رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم عن أصحابه شئ فخطب ، فقال: "عرضت على الجنة والنار، فلم أر كاليوم في الخير والشر، ولو تعلمون ما أعلم لضحكتم قليلا، ولبكيتم كثيراً" فما أتى على أصحاب رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم يوم أشد منه، غطوا رؤوسهم ولهم خنين.
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) delivered a Khutbah to us the like of which I had never heard from him before. He said, "If you knew what I know, you would laugh little and weep much". Thereupon those present covered their faces and began sobbing. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. Another narration is: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) heard of something about his Companions upon which he addressed them and said, "Jannah and (Hell) Fire were shown to me and I have never seen the like of this day in good and in evil. If you were to know what I know, you would laugh little and weep much". His Companions experienced such suffering on that day that had no equal. They covered their faces and began to weep.
In plain words
The Prophet, after being shown Paradise and Hell, said that if people knew what he knew they would laugh little and weep much. His listeners wept, struck by the weight of the Hereafter.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 401 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 401
Hadith 402
Al-Miqdad (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن المقداد، رضي الله عنه، قال: سمعت رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: "تدنى الشمس يوم القيامة من الخلق حتى تكون منهم كمقدار ميل" قال سليم بن عامر الراوى عن المقداد: فوالله ما أدري ما يعني الميل، أمسافة الأرض أم الميل الذي يكحل به العين "فيكون الناس على قد أعمالهم في العرق، فمنهم من يكون إلى كعبيه، ومنهم من يكون إلى ركبتيه، ومنهم من يكون إلى حقوبه، ومنهم من يلجمه العرق إلجاماً" وأشار رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم، بيده إلى فيه ((رواه مسلم)).
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "On the Day of Resurrection, the sun will come so close to people that there would be left only a distance of one Meel". Sulaim bin 'Amir said: By Allah, I do not know whether he meant by "Meel", the mile of the distance measure or the stick used for applying antimony powder to the eye. (Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) is, however, reported to have said:) "The people then will be submerged in perspiration according to their deeds, some up to their ankles, some up to their knees, some up to the waist and some will have the bridle of perspiration (reaching their mouth and nose) and, while saying this Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) pointed to his mouth with his hand". [Muslim].
In plain words
On that Day the sun will draw near and people will be in distress according to their deeds. The reminder urges us to prepare with good actions now.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 402 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 402
Hadith 403
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أبي هريرة، رضي الله عنه ، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، قال: "يعرق الناس يوم القيامة حتى يذهب عرقهم في الأرض سبعين ذراعاً، ويلجمهم حتى يبلغ آذانهم" ((متفق عليه)) . '((ومعنى يذهب في الأرض : ينزل ويغوص)). '
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The people will perspire on the Day of Resurrection and their perspiration will be seventy cubits down in the earth and it will reach up to their ears (they will be bridled with it)". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In plain words
The Prophet describes the intense hardship people will face on the Day of Resurrection. Such reminders are meant to keep the heart mindful and humble before Allah.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 403 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 403
Hadith 404
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعنه قال: كنا مع رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا سمع وجبة فقال: "هل تدرون ما هذا؟" قلنا: الله ورسوله أعلم. قال: هذا حجر رمى به في النار منذ سبعين خريفاً فهو يهوي في النار الآن حتى انتهي إلى قعره، فسمعتم وجبتها" ((رواه مسلم)).
We were in the company of Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) when we heard a bang. Thereupon Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said. "Do you know what this (sound) is?" We said, "Allah and His Messenger know better." He (ﷺ) said, "That is a stone which was thrown into Hell seventy years before and it has just reached its bottom". [Muslim].
In plain words
A sound was heard, and the Prophet explained it was a stone that had been falling into Hell for seventy years and only now reached the bottom. The image conveys how deep and grave Hell is.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 404 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 404
Hadith 405
'Adi bin Hatim (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن عدى بن حاتم، رضي الله عنه ، قال: قال رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم "ما منكم من أحد إلا سيكلمه ربه ليس بينه وبينه ترجمان، فينظر أيمن منه، فلا يرى إلا ماقدم، وينظر أشأم منه، فلا يرى إلا ما قدم، وينظر بين يديه، فلا يرى إلا النار تلقاء وجهه، فاتقوا النار ولو بشق تمرة" ((متفق عليه)) .
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Everyone of you will speak to his Rubb without an interpreter between them. He will look to his right side and will see only the deeds he had previously done; he will look to his left and will see only the deeds he had previously done, and he will look in front of him and will see nothing but Fire (of Hell) before his face. So protect yourselves from Fire (of Hell), even by giving half a date- fruit (in charity)". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In plain words
On that Day each person stands alone before Allah with only their deeds, facing the Fire ahead. So shield yourself however you can, even with a tiny act of charity like half a date.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 405 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 405
Hadith 406
Abu Dharr (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه ، قال: قال رسول الله ،صلى الله عليه وسلم "إنى أرى ما لا ترون؛ أطت السماء وحق لها أن تئط، ما فيها موضع أربع أصابع إلا وملك واضع جبهته ساجداً لله تعالى، والله لو تعلمون ما أعلم، لضحكتم قليلاً، ولبكيتم كثيراً، وما تلذذتم بالنساء على الفرش، ولخرجتم إلى الصعدات تجأورن إلى الله تعالى" ((رواه الترمذي وقال: حديث حسن)). و أطت بفتح الهمزة وتشديد الطاء و تئط بفتح التاء وبعدها همزة مكسورة، والأطيط: صوت الرحل والقتب وشبههما، ومعناه: أن كثرة من في السماء من الملائكة العابدين قد أثقلتها حتى أطت.
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "I see what you do not see and I hear what you do not hear; heaven has squeaked, and it has right to do so. By Him, in Whose Hand my soul is, there is not a space of four fingers in which there is not an angel who is prostrating his forehead before Allah, the Exalted. By Allah, if you knew what I know, you would laugh little, weep much, and you would not enjoy women in beds, but would go out to the open space beseeching Allah". [At- Tirmidhi, who classified it as Hadith Hasan].
In plain words
The Prophet perceived realities hidden from us, including angels everywhere in worship, and warned that knowing what he knew would change how we live. It is a call to humble awe before Allah.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 406 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 406
Hadith 407
Abu Barzah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أبي برزة -براء ثم زاى- نضلة بن عبيد الأسلمى، رضي الله عنه، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "لا تزول قدما عبد يوم القيامة حتى يسأل عن عمره فيما أفناه ، وعن علمه فيما فعل فيه، وعن ماله من أين اكتسبه، وفيما أنفقه، وعن جسمه فيم أبلاه" ((رواه الترمذي وقاال: حديث حسن صحيح)).
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Man's feet will not move on the Day of Resurrection before he is asked about his life, how did he consume it, his knowledge, what did he do with it, his wealth, how did he earn it and how did he dispose of it, and about his body, how did he wear it out." [At-Tirmidhi, who classified it as Hadith Hasan Sahih].
In plain words
No one will move on the Day of Resurrection until questioned about their life, knowledge, wealth, and body. It reminds us that all we are given is a trust we will answer for.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 407 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 407
Hadith 408
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أبي هريرة، رضي الله عنه ، قال: قرأ رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم {يومئذ تحدث أخبارها} ثم قال: "أتدرون ما أخبارها؟" قالوا الله ورسوله أعلم. قال: "فإن أخبارها أن تشهد كل عبد أو أمة بما عمل على ظهرها تقول: عملت كذا وكذا في يوم كذا وكذا، فهذه أخبارها" ((رواه الترمذي وقال : حديث حسن صحيح)).
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited, "That Day it (the earth) will reveal its news (about all that happened over it of good or evil)." (:). Then he (ﷺ) inquired, "Do you know what its news are?" He was told: "Allah and His Messenger know better". He said, "Its news is that it shall bear witness against every slave man and woman they did on its back. It will say: 'You did this and this on such and such day.' Those will be its news." [At-Tirmidhi, who classified it as Hadith Hasan Sahih].
In plain words
The earth itself will testify to every deed done upon it. Knowing that nothing is forgotten should make us careful in private and in public.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 408 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 408
Hadith 409
Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أبي سعدي الخدرى، رضي الله عنه، قال: قال رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم "كيف أنعم وصاحب القرن قد التقم ، واستمع الإذن متى يؤمر بالنفخ فينفخ" فكأن ذلك ثقل على أصحاب رسول الله ، صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال لهم:"قولوا :حسبنا الله ونعم الوكيل" ((رواه الترمذي وقال حديث حسن)).
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "How can I feel at ease when the Angel of the Trumpet, (Israfil) has put his lips to the Trumpet and is waiting for the order to blow it". He (ﷺ) perceived as if this had shocked his Companions, so he (ﷺ) told them to seek comfort through reciting: 'Hasbunallah wa ni'mal-Wakil [Allah (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs (for us)] ". [At-Tirmidhi, who classified it as Hadith Hasan].
In plain words
The Prophet felt unable to relax knowing the Trumpet was poised to be blown for the Day of Resurrection. He taught his worried companions to find comfort in trusting that Allah is sufficient for them.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 409 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 409
Hadith 410
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
وعن أبي هريرة، رضي الله عنه، قال: قال رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم "من خاف أدلج ، ومن أدلج، بلغ المنزل، ألا إن سلعة الله غالية، إلا إن سلعة الله الجنة" ((رواه الترمذي وقال: حديث حسن)).
I heard Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "He who is afraid of the pillage of the enemy, sets out in the early part of the night; and he who sets out early, reaches his destination. Be on your guard that the commodity of Allah is precious. Verily the commodity of Allah is Jannah". [At-Tirmidhi, who classified it as Hadith Hasan].
In plain words
Just as a traveler who moves early reaches safety, the one who strives early secures the goal. Allah's reward, Paradise, is precious and worth every effort.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 410 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 410
Hadith 411
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
وعن عائشة، رضي الله عنها، قالت: سمعت رسول الله، صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: " يحشر الناس يوم القيامة حفاة عراة غرلا" قلت: يا رسول الله الرجال والنساء جميعاً ينظر بعضهم إلى بعض؟ قال: "يا عائشة الأمر أشد من أن يهمهم ذلك". وفي رواية: "الأمر أهم من أن ينظر بعضهم إلى بعض" ((متفق عليه)) .
I heard Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying, "The people will be assembled on the Day of Resurrection barefooted, naked and uncircumcised". I said, "O Messenger of Allah! Will the men and the women be together on that Day; looking at one another?" Upon this Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "O Aishah, the matter will be too serious for them to look at one another". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
In plain words
On the Day of Resurrection the reality will be so grave that people will not even glance at one another. It is a reminder of how serious that Day will be.
Reference : Riyad as-Salihin 411 In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 411