"The first batch to enter Paradise will appear like the moon of a night that it is full, they do not spit, nor do their noses run, nor do they defecate. Their vessels are of gold, their combs are of silver and gold, their perfume is of Aluwwah, and their sweat is musk. Each one of them has two wives, so beautiful that the marrow of their shins can be seen through the flesh. There is no differing among them nor mutual hatred, and their hearts are like the heart of one man, and they glorify Allah morning and evening."
Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:
Context
This hadith describes the first group of people who will enter Paradise, likening their beauty and unity to the full moon. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) shares vivid imagery of their rewards, emphasizing their purity, harmony, and devotion to Allah. This portrayal serves to inspire believers to strive for righteousness and unity in their faith.
Modern Application
In our daily lives, this hadith encourages us to cultivate a sense of community and harmony among ourselves. By fostering positive relationships and working together in faith, we can aspire to the rewards promised in the afterlife.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Reward of the Righteous because it illustrates the rewards awaiting the righteous in the afterlife and the qualities that lead to such rewards.
And give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow. Whenever they are provided with a provision of fruit therefrom, they will say, "This is what we were provided with before." And it is given to them in likeness. And they will have therein purified spouses, and they will abide therein eternally.
Those will have gardens of perpetual residence; beneath them rivers will flow. They will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold and will wear green garments of fine silk and brocade, reclining therein on adorned couches. Excellent is the reward, and good is the resting place.
[For them are] gardens of perpetual residence which they will enter. They will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold and pearls, and their garments therein will be silk.
But those who believe and do righteous deeds - We will admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide forever. For them therein are purified spouses, and We will admit them to deepening shade.
This hadith is #2607 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on the description of Paradise. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:.
