The Prophet (ﷺ) once came out to us and said, "Some nations were displayed before me. A prophet would
pass in front of me with one man, and another with two men, and another with a group of people. and
another with nobody with him. Then I saw a great crowd covering the horizon and I wished that they
were my followers, but it was said to me, 'This is Moses and his followers.' Then it was said to me,
'Look'' I looked and saw a big gathering with a large number of people covering the horizon. It was
said, "Look this way and that way.' So I saw a big crowd covering the horizon. Then it was said to me,
"These are your followers, and among them there are 70,000 who will enter Paradise without (being
asked about their) accounts. " Then the people dispersed and the Prophet (ﷺ) did not tell who those 70,000
were. So the companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) started talking about that and some of them said, "As regards
us, we were born in the era of heathenism, but then we believed in Allah and His Apostle . We think
however, that these (70,000) are our offspring." That talk reached the Prophet (ﷺ) who said, "These
(70,000) are the people who do not draw an evil omen from (birds) and do not get treated by branding
themselves and do not treat with Ruqya, but put their trust (only) in their Lord." then 'Ukasha bin
Muhsin got up and said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Am I one of those (70,000)?" The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Yes."
Then another person got up and said, "Am I one of them?" The Prophet (ﷺ) said, " 'Ukasha has anticipated
you."
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:
Context
This hadith recounts an experience of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ where he is shown various nations and their prophets. He expresses hope for his own followers, seeing a great multitude, and learns that among them are 70,000 who will enter Paradise without reckoning. The companions speculate about who these individuals might be, and the Prophet ﷺ clarifies that they are those who trust solely in Allah without engaging in superstitions or seeking treatment through certain means.
Modern Application
This hadith inspires hope and faith among believers, encouraging them to trust in Allah's mercy and guidance. In everyday life, it serves as a reminder to cultivate a strong reliance on Allah, especially in challenging times.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Hope because it emphasizes the promise of divine mercy and the characteristics of those who will be rewarded in the Hereafter.
Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating [in prayer], seeking bounty from Allah and [His] pleasure. Their mark is on their faces from the trace of prostration. That is their description in the Torah. And their description in the Gospel is as a plant which produces its offshoots and strengthens them so they grow firm and stand upon their stalks, delighting the sowers - so that Allah may enrage by them the disbelievers. Allah has promised those who believe and do righteous deeds among them forgiveness and a great reward.
There is not upon the blind any guilt or upon the lame any guilt or upon the ill any guilt [for remaining behind]. And whoever obeys Allah and His Messenger - He will admit him to gardens beneath which rivers flow; but whoever turns away - He will punish him with a painful punishment.
Those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered prophet, whom they find written in what they have of the Torah and the Gospel, who enjoins upon them what is right and forbids them what is wrong and makes lawful for them the good things and prohibits for them the evil and relieves them of their burden and the shackles which were upon them. So they who have believed in him, honored him, supported him and followed the light which was sent down with him - it is those who will be the successful.