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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 1681 in the Book of The Book on Virtues of Jihad.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1681 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Virtues of Jihad), narrated by Narrated Abu Hurairah:, states: "That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "A man who wept out of the fear of Allah shall not enter the Fire until the milk returns to the udder; and dust in the cause of Allah and the smoke of Hell shall…"

The Book on Virtues of Jihad

Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْمَسْعُودِيِّ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ عِيسَى بْنِ طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ يَلِجُ النَّارَ رَجُلٌ بَكَى مِنْ خَشْيَةِ اللَّهِ حَتَّى يَعُودَ اللَّبَنُ فِي الضَّرْعِ وَلاَ يَجْتَمِعُ غُبَارٌ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ وَدُخَانُ جَهَنَّمَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ هُوَ مَوْلَى أَبِي طَلْحَةَ مَدَنِيٌّ ‏.‏

That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "A man who wept out of the fear of Allah shall not enter the Fire until the milk returns to the udder; and dust in the cause of Allah and the smoke of Hell shall not come together." This Hadith is Hasan Sahih. Muhammad bin 'Abdur-Rahman is freed slave of Abu Talhah, and he is from Al-Madinah.

Narrated by Narrated Abu Hurairah:

Context

In this hadith narrated by Abu Hurairah, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) speaks about the profound impact of fear of Allah on a person's heart. He assures that a person who weeps out of fear of Allah will be protected from the Fire of Hell. This statement emphasizes the importance of having a sincere and humble heart, which is responsive to the greatness of Allah and the consequences of one's actions.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to cultivate a sense of accountability and mindfulness in their actions. By fostering a heart that fears Allah, one can develop a deeper understanding of morality and ethics, leading to a more compassionate and responsible lifestyle.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Fear and Anxiety because it addresses the consequences of one's emotional state in relation to divine judgment and the importance of fearing Allah.

Day of Judgment Fear and Anxiety