Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))
Sahih
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم " يَقُولُ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى أَعْدَدْتُ لِعِبَادِي الصَّالِحِينَ مَا لاَ عَيْنٌ رَأَتْ، وَلاَ أُذُنٌ سَمِعَتْ، وَلاَ خَطَرَ عَلَى قَلْبِ بَشَرٍ، ذُخْرًا، بَلْهَ مَا أُطْلِعْتُمْ عَلَيْهِ ". ثُمَّ قَرَأَ {فَلاَ تَعْلَمُ نَفْسٌ مَا أُخْفِيَ لَهُمْ مِنْ قُرَّةِ أَعْيُنٍ جَزَاءً بِمَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَ}
The Prophet, said, "Allah said, 'I have prepared for My pious worshipers such things as no eye has
ever seen, no ear has ever heard of, and nobody has ever thought of. All that is reserved, besides
which, all that you have seen, is nothing." Then he recited:--
'No soul knows what is kept hidden (in reserve) for them of joy as a reward for what they used to do.'
(32.17)
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:
Context
In this hadith narrated by Abu Huraira, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ conveys a profound message about the rewards prepared by Allah for His pious servants. It emphasizes the unimaginable nature of these rewards, which surpass human comprehension. The hadith serves as a reminder of the ultimate rewards awaiting those who strive to lead a righteous life and perform good deeds, as reflected in the Quranic verse recited by the Prophet ﷺ.
Modern Application
This hadith encourages individuals to remain steadfast in their faith and good deeds, knowing that their efforts will be rewarded in ways they cannot even imagine. In daily life, this can inspire people to engage in acts of kindness, charity, and worship, fostering a sense of hope and purpose.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Reward of Deeds because it highlights the extraordinary rewards that await the righteous in the Hereafter, emphasizing the importance of good actions in this life.
Say, "Shall I inform you of [something] better than that? For those who fear Allah will be gardens in the presence of their Lord beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally, and purified spouses and approval from Allah. And Allah is Seeing of [His] servants -
And it will be said to those who feared Allah, "What did your Lord send down?" They will say, "[That which is] good." For those who do good in this world is good; and the home of the Hereafter is better. And how excellent is the home of the righteous -
This hadith is #4574 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 Abu Huraira:.
