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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 4988 in the Book of Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah).

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Sahih al-Bukhari

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Sahih al-Bukhari #4988

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4988 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah)), narrated by Narrated Usama:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "I stood at the gate of Paradise and saw that the majority of the people who entered it were the poor, while the wealthy were stopped at the gate (for the accounts). But the com…"

Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، أَخْبَرَنَا التَّيْمِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ قُمْتُ عَلَى باب الْجَنَّةِ فَكَانَ عَامَّةَ مَنْ دَخَلَهَا الْمَسَاكِينُ، وَأَصْحَابُ الْجَدِّ مَحْبُوسُونَ، غَيْرَ أَنَّ أَصْحَابَ النَّارِ قَدْ أُمِرَ بِهِمْ إِلَى النَّارِ، وَقُمْتُ عَلَى باب النَّارِ فَإِذَا عَامَّةُ مَنْ دَخَلَهَا النِّسَاءُ ‏"‏‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "I stood at the gate of Paradise and saw that the majority of the people who entered it were the poor, while the wealthy were stopped at the gate (for the accounts). But the companions of the Fire were ordered to be taken to the Fire. Then I stood at the gate of the Fire and saw that the majority of those who entered it were women."

Narrated by Narrated Usama:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ shares a vision of standing at the gates of Paradise and Hell, noting that the majority entering Paradise are the poor, while women predominantly enter Hell. This observation reflects the social dynamics of the time and serves as a profound commentary on the afterlife and accountability.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion and support for the less fortunate in society. It encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and their impact on others, particularly those in need.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Paradise because it addresses the themes of accountability and the afterlife as observed by the Prophet ﷺ.

Day of Judgment Paradise