What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2651 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on the Description of Hellfire), narrated by Abu Sa'eed narrated regarding His (Allah's) statement:, states: "Kal Muhl, the Prophet (s.a.w)said: 'Like boiling oil, such that when it is brought close to his face, the skin of his face will fall off into it.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 2651 in the Book of The Book on the Description of Hellfire.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2651

The Book on the Description of Hellfire

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا رِشْدِينُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ دَرَّاجٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الْهَيْثَمِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي قَوْلِهِ‏:‏ ‏(‏كَالْمُهْلِ ‏)‏ قَالَ ‏ "‏ كَعَكَرِ الزَّيْتِ فَإِذَا قَرَّبَهُ إِلَى وَجْهِهِ سَقَطَتْ فَرْوَةُ وَجْهِهِ فِيهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ رِشْدِينَ بْنِ سَعْدٍ ‏.‏ وَرِشْدِينُ قَدْ تُكُلِّمَ فِيهِ مِنْ قِبَلِ حِفْظِهِ ‏.‏

Kal Muhl, the Prophet (s.a.w)said: 'Like boiling oil, such that when it is brought close to his face, the skin of his face will fall off into it."

Narrated by Abu Sa'eed narrated regarding His (Allah's) statement:

Context

In this hadith narrated by Abu Sa'eed, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) uses a vivid metaphor to describe a punishment in the afterlife, likening it to boiling oil that causes severe suffering. This imagery serves to convey the seriousness of the consequences faced by those who stray from the path of righteousness.

Modern Application

This metaphor can serve as a powerful reminder for individuals to remain steadfast in their moral and ethical conduct. It encourages self-reflection on one's actions and their potential consequences in the hereafter.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment because it addresses the severe consequences of one's actions in the afterlife, emphasizing accountability.

Day of Judgment