Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The key of the Unseen are five: Verily with Allah (Alone) is the knowledge of
the Hour He sends down the rain and knows what is in the wombs. No soul knows what it will earn
tomorrow, and no soul knows in what land it will die. Verily, Allah is All-Knower, All-Aware."
(31.34)
Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the five keys to the Unseen, which are solely known to Allah. These include the knowledge of the Hour, the ability to send rain, knowledge of what is in the wombs, what one will earn tomorrow, and where one will die. This teaching serves as a reminder of human limitations and the omniscience of Allah.
Modern Application
In today's world, this hadith encourages individuals to embrace uncertainty and focus on the present rather than worrying excessively about the future. It teaches that while we can plan and strive, ultimate knowledge and control lie with Allah.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree because it highlights the aspects of knowledge and control that belong exclusively to Allah.
Indeed, Allah [alone] has knowledge of the Hour and sends down the rain and knows what is in the wombs. And no soul perceives what it will earn tomorrow, and no soul perceives in what land it will die. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted.
And with Him are the keys of the unseen; none knows them except Him. And He knows what is on the land and in the sea. Not a leaf falls but that He knows it. And no grain is there within the darknesses of the earth and no moist or dry [thing] but that it is [written] in a clear record.
And to Allah belongs the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth. And the command for the Hour is not but as a glance of the eye or even nearer. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent.
This hadith is #4421 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh)). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:.
