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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 3722 in the Book of Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar).

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 3722 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar)), narrated by Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri:, states: "That he heard the Prophet (ﷺ) when somebody mentioned his uncle (i.e. Abu Talib), saying, "Perhaps my intercession will be helpful to him on the Day of Resurrection so that he may be put in a shallow…"

Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْهَادِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ خَبَّابٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَذُكِرَ عِنْدَهُ عَمُّهُ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لَعَلَّهُ تَنْفَعُهُ شَفَاعَتِي يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ، فَيُجْعَلُ فِي ضَحْضَاحٍ مِنَ النَّارِ، يَبْلُغُ كَعْبَيْهِ، يَغْلِي مِنْهُ دِمَاغُهُ ‏"‏‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ حَمْزَةَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي حَازِمٍ وَالدَّرَاوَرْدِيُّ عَنْ يَزِيدَ بِهَذَا، وَقَالَ تَغْلِي مِنْهُ أُمُّ دِمَاغِهِ‏.‏

That he heard the Prophet (ﷺ) when somebody mentioned his uncle (i.e. Abu Talib), saying, "Perhaps my intercession will be helpful to him on the Day of Resurrection so that he may be put in a shallow fire reaching only up to his ankles. His brain will boil from it." Narrated Yazid: (as above, Hadith 224) using the words: "will make his brain boil."

Narrated by Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mentions his uncle Abu Talib in this hadith, expressing hope that his intercession may benefit him on the Day of Resurrection. This highlights the concept of intercession in Islam and the mercy that may be extended to individuals, even those who may not have fully embraced faith during their lifetime.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith reminds us of the importance of compassion and support for our loved ones, even if they may not share our beliefs. It encourages Muslims to pray for their family members and friends, hoping for their guidance and forgiveness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Intercession (Shafa'ah) because it discusses the potential for intercession on the Day of Resurrection and its implications for individuals' fates.

Day of Judgment Intercession (Shafa'ah)