Sahih al-Bukhari #6180

To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ السَّلاَمِ بْنُ مُطَهَّرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، عَنْ مَعْنِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ الْغِفَارِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ أَعْذَرَ اللَّهُ إِلَى امْرِئٍ أَخَّرَ أَجَلَهُ حَتَّى بَلَّغَهُ سِتِّينَ سَنَةً ‏"‏‏.‏ تَابَعَهُ أَبُو حَازِمٍ وَابْنُ عَجْلاَنَ عَنِ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Allah will not accept the excuse of any person whose instant of death is delayed till he is sixty years of age."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mentions that Allah will not accept excuses from those who reach the age of sixty without fulfilling their responsibilities. This highlights the importance of accountability and the urgency of making the most of one's life.

Modern Application

This teaching serves as a reminder for individuals to reflect on their lives and strive to fulfill their responsibilities and commitments. It encourages proactive engagement in good deeds and personal growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Life After Death because it emphasizes the accountability individuals will face in the Hereafter.

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This hadith is #6180 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.

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