What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2674 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on the Description of Hellfire), narrated by An-Numan bin Bashir narrated that the Messenger Of Allah (s.a.w) said:, states: ""Indeed the person among the inhabitants of the Fire punished least is a man who has two coals beneath his feet, which cause his brain to boil." Other chains report similar narrations."

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 2674 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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَهْبُ بْنُ جَرِيرٍ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ النُّعْمَانِ بْنِ بَشِيرٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ أَهْوَنَ أَهْلِ النَّارِ عَذَابًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ رَجُلٌ فِي إِخْمَصِ قَدَمَيْهِ جَمْرَتَانِ يَغْلِي مِنْهُمَا دِمَاغُهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ الْعَبَّاسِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْمُطَّلِبِ وَأَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ وَأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ‏.‏

"Indeed the person among the inhabitants of the Fire punished least is a man who has two coals beneath his feet, which cause his brain to boil." Other chains report similar narrations.

Narrated by An-Numan bin Bashir narrated that the Messenger Of Allah (s.a.w) said:

Context

This hadith describes the least punished individual in Hell, who experiences extreme discomfort from two coals beneath his feet. This serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of one's actions in the afterlife. The imagery emphasizes the severity of punishment and the importance of striving for righteousness in this life.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can motivate individuals to reflect on their actions and strive for a life that aligns with moral and ethical values. Understanding the consequences of one's choices can encourage better decision-making.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Afterlife because it discusses the concept of punishment in the hereafter and the significance of one's actions.

Afterlife