What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2660 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 (s.a.w) said:, states: ""This fire of yours is one part from seventy parts of the fire of Hell, each part of it is like the heat of this one.""

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 2660 in the Book of The Book on the Description of Hellfire.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2660

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 الْعَبَّاسُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الدُّورِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ، عَنْ فِرَاسٍ، عَنْ عَطِيَّةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ نَارُكُمْ هَذِهِ جُزْءٌ مِنْ سَبْعِينَ جُزْءًا مِنْ نَارِ جَهَنَّمَ لِكُلِّ جُزْءٍ مِنْهَا حَرُّهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ حَدِيثِ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ ‏.‏

"This fire of yours is one part from seventy parts of the fire of Hell, each part of it is like the heat of this one."

Narrated by Abu Sa'eed narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:

Context

Abu Sa'eed narrates a striking statement from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) comparing the fire of this world to the fire of Hell. He explains that the fire we experience is just a fraction of the intensity of Hellfire, serving as a sobering reminder of the consequences of one's actions in the Hereafter.

Modern Application

This hadith prompts individuals to reflect on their actions and the potential consequences in the afterlife. It encourages a sense of accountability and mindfulness in daily choices, fostering a commitment to righteousness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment because it serves as a reminder of the reality of the afterlife and the consequences of one's deeds.

Day of Judgment