Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came out as the sun declined at midday and offered the Zuhr prayer. He then stood on
the pulpit and spoke about the Hour (Day of Judgment) and said that in it there would be tremendous
things. He then said, "Whoever likes to ask me about anything he can do so and I shall reply as long as
I am at this place of mine. Most of the people wept and the Prophet (ﷺ) said repeatedly, "Ask me."
`Abdullah bin Hudhafa As-Sahmi stood up and said, "Who is my father?" The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Your
father is Hudhafa." The Prophet (ﷺ) repeatedly said, "Ask me." Then `Umar knelt before him and said,
"We are pleased with Allah as our Lord, Islam as our religion, and Muhammad as our Prophet." The
Prophet then became quiet and said, "Paradise and Hell-fire were displayed in front of me on this wall
just now and I have never seen a better thing (than the former) and a worse thing (than the latter).
Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) delivered a sermon after the Zuhr prayer, inviting questions from the congregation. He spoke about the Day of Judgment and the significant events associated with it. This moment was emotionally charged, with many people weeping, reflecting their deep concern for the afterlife and their relationship with Allah.
Modern Application
This hadith reminds us of the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding about our faith. In our daily lives, we can engage in discussions about spiritual matters and encourage others to ask questions, fostering a supportive community focused on learning.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Prophetic Conduct because it addresses the significance of the Day of Judgment and illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) openness to questions and discussions.
