What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2646 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on the Description of Hellfire), narrated by Abu Sa'eed narrated that the Prophet SAW said:, states: ""As-Saud is a mountain in the Fire, a disbeliever will be raised upon it for seventy autumns and then similarly he will fall down it, forever." (Daif)"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2646 in the Book of The Book on the Description of Hellfire.

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The Book on the Description of Hellfire

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنِ ابْنِ لَهِيعَةَ، عَنْ دَرَّاجٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الْهَيْثَمِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الصَّعُودُ جَبَلٌ مِنْ نَارٍ يُتَصَعَّدُ فِيهِ الْكَافِرُ سَبْعِينَ خَرِيفًا وَيَهْوِي فِيهِ كَذَلِكَ أَبَدًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ مَرْفُوعًا إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ لَهِيعَةَ ‏.‏

"As-Saud is a mountain in the Fire, a disbeliever will be raised upon it for seventy autumns and then similarly he will fall down it, forever." (Daif)

Narrated by Abu Sa'eed narrated that the Prophet SAW said:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Sa'eed narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) described As-Saud as a mountain in the Fire where disbelievers would suffer eternally. This vivid imagery serves as a warning about the consequences of disbelief and the seriousness of one's faith and actions in this life.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for individuals to reflect on their beliefs and actions. It encourages people to strive for righteousness and to be mindful of their faith, fostering a sense of accountability in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Afterlife because it discusses the consequences faced by disbelievers in the hereafter.

Afterlife