Sahih al-Bukhari #5918
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned that every individual has a designated place in Paradise or Hell. When questioned about whether they should rely on this knowledge, he urged them to continue performing good deeds, as everyone will find it easy to do what leads them to their destined place. This highlights the importance of active engagement in righteous actions.
Modern Application
This hadith serves as a reminder that while we may have faith in our ultimate destination, our daily actions and good deeds are essential in shaping our lives and the hereafter. It encourages us to remain diligent in our efforts to do good.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Funeral Rites because it emphasizes the importance of good deeds in relation to one's fate in the afterlife.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #5918 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Al-Haitham bin Abu Sinan:.