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Sahih al-Bukhari #3118

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

حَدَّثَنَا رَوْحُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمُؤْمِنِ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسُ بْنُ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ فِي الْجَنَّةِ لَشَجَرَةً يَسِيرُ الرَّاكِبُ فِي ظِلِّهَا مِائَةَ عَامٍ لاَ يَقْطَعُهَا ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "There is a tree in Paradise (which is so big and huge that) if a rider travels in its shade for one hundred years, he would not be able to cross it."
Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes a magnificent tree in Paradise, so vast that a rider could travel in its shade for a hundred years without crossing it. This hadith serves to illustrate the immense rewards awaiting the faithful in the afterlife, emphasizing the beauty and grandeur of Paradise.

Modern Application

This concept can inspire individuals to strive for good deeds and righteousness in their daily lives, with the hope of attaining spiritual rewards. It encourages people to focus on their actions and intentions, knowing that they contribute to their ultimate success.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Reward of Deeds because it highlights the rewards in the afterlife for those who perform good deeds and live righteously.

ParadiseReward of Deeds

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This hadith is #3118 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Beginning of Creation. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:.

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