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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2472 in the Book of Chapters On Zuhd.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2472 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters On Zuhd), narrated by Jabir narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:, states: ""On the Day of Judgement, when the people who were tried (in this world) are given their rewards, the people who were pardoned (in life), will wish that their skins had been cut off with scissors whil…"

Chapters On Zuhd

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ الرَّازِيُّ، وَيُوسُفُ بْنُ مُوسَى الْقَطَّانُ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَغْرَاءَ أَبُو زُهَيْرٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ يَوَدُّ أَهْلُ الْعَافِيَةِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ حِينَ يُعْطَى أَهْلُ الْبَلاَءِ الثَّوَابَ لَوْ أَنَّ جُلُودَهُمْ كَانَتْ قُرِضَتْ فِي الدُّنْيَا بِالْمَقَارِيضِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ إِلاَّ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رَوَى بَعْضُهُمْ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ عَنْ طَلْحَةَ بْنِ مُصَرِّفٍ عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ قَوْلَهُ شَيْئًا مِنْ هَذَا ‏.‏

"On the Day of Judgement, when the people who were tried (in this world) are given their rewards, the people who were pardoned (in life), will wish that their skins had been cut off with scissors while they were in the world." This Hadith is Gharib, we do not know of it with this chain except through this route. Some of them have reported something similar to this Hadith from Al-A`mash, from Talhah bin Musarrif from Masruq.

Narrated by Jabir narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:

Context

This hadith highlights the perspective of those who have lived a life of ease and comfort when faced with the rewards given to those who endured trials on the Day of Judgment. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) conveys that the people of comfort will wish they had experienced the hardships of the world, as they will see the immense rewards bestowed upon the afflicted. This serves as a reminder of the value of patience and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to appreciate their blessings while also recognizing the struggles of others. It serves as a reminder to be empathetic and supportive towards those facing difficulties, as their trials may lead to greater rewards in the hereafter.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Reward of Deeds because it discusses the consequences of one's life experiences and the differing rewards they receive in the afterlife.

Day of Judgment Reward of Deeds