What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4641 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))), narrated by Narrated Anas:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The people will be thrown into the (Hell) Fire and it will say: "Are there any more (to come)?' (50.30) till Allah puts His Foot over it and it will say, 'Qati! Qati! (Enough E…"

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 4641 in the Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh)).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #4641

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.

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ أَبِي الأَسْوَدِ، حَدَّثَنَا حَرَمِيٌّ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ يُلْقَى فِي النَّارِ وَتَقُولُ هَلْ مِنْ مَزِيدٍ‏.‏ حَتَّى يَضَعَ قَدَمَهُ فَتَقُولُ قَطِ قَطِ ‏"‏‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The people will be thrown into the (Hell) Fire and it will say: "Are there any more (to come)?' (50.30) till Allah puts His Foot over it and it will say, 'Qati! Qati! (Enough Enough!)'"

Narrated by Narrated Anas:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described a vivid scene of the Hellfire, emphasizing the severity of its punishment. He conveyed that the fire would continuously call for more souls until Allah places His Foot over it, causing it to declare 'Enough!' This hadith serves as a reminder of the consequences of one's actions and the importance of seeking forgiveness and righteousness in life.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and the potential consequences they may have. It serves as a reminder to strive for good deeds and to be mindful of the impact of one's choices on their ultimate fate.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment because it illustrates the concept of divine justice and the reality of the afterlife as described by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Day of Judgment