The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever believes in Allah and His Apostle, offer prayer perfectly and fasts the
month of Ramadan, will rightfully be granted Paradise by Allah, no matter whether he fights in
Allah's Cause or remains in the land where he is born." The people said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) ! Shall we
acquaint the people with the is good news?" He said, "Paradise has one-hundred grades which Allah
has reserved for the Mujahidin who fight in His Cause, and the distance between each of two grades is
like the distance between the Heaven and the Earth. So, when you ask Allah (for something), ask for
Al-firdaus which is the best and highest part of Paradise." (i.e. The sub-narrator added, "I think the
Prophet also said, 'Above it (i.e. Al-Firdaus) is the Throne of Beneficent (i.e. Allah), and from it
originate the rivers of Paradise.")
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of faith, prayer, and fasting during Ramadan as essential acts that guarantee entry into Paradise. The conversation reveals the eagerness of the companions to share this good news with others, while the Prophet highlights the special status of those who strive in Allah's cause, indicating a hierarchy of reward in the afterlife.
Modern Application
This principle encourages believers to prioritize their faith and religious duties, such as prayer and fasting, in their daily lives. It serves as a reminder that fulfilling these obligations can lead to spiritual rewards and a hopeful afterlife, motivating individuals to maintain their religious practices.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Reward of Deeds because it discusses the conditions for entering Paradise and the rewards associated with fulfilling religious duties.
Not equal are those believers remaining [at home] - other than the disabled - and the mujahideen, [who strive and fight] in the cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives. Allah has preferred the mujahideen through their wealth and their lives over those who remain [behind], by degrees. And to both Allah has promised the best [reward]. But Allah has preferred the mujahideen over those who remain [behind] with a great reward -
So let those fight in the cause of Allah who sell the life of this world for the Hereafter. And he who fights in the cause of Allah and is killed or achieves victory - We will bestow upon him a great reward.
Allah has promised the believing men and believing women gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally, and pleasant dwellings in gardens of perpetual residence; but approval from Allah is greater. It is that which is the great attainment.
But if you should desire Allah and His Messenger and the home of the Hereafter - then indeed, Allah has prepared for the doers of good among you a great reward."
Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while Allah has not yet made evident those of you who fight in His cause and made evident those who are steadfast?
This hadith is #2677 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.
