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Sahih al-Bukhari #6182

To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq)
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ يَكْبَرُ ابْنُ آدَمَ وَيَكْبَرُ مَعَهُ اثْنَانِ حُبُّ الْمَالِ، وَطُولُ الْعُمُرِ ‏"‏‏.‏ رَوَاهُ شُعْبَةُ عَنْ قَتَادَةَ‏.‏
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The son of Adam (i.e. man) grows old and so also two (desires) grow old with him, i.e., love for wealth and (a wish for) a long life."
Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ highlights a fundamental aspect of human nature in this hadith, stating that as people age, they develop two persistent desires: a love for wealth and a wish for a long life. This observation reflects the common struggles individuals face throughout their lives, emphasizing the need for awareness of these desires.

Modern Application

In today's consumer-driven society, many people find themselves constantly pursuing wealth and longevity. Recognizing these desires can help individuals focus on what truly matters, such as relationships and personal fulfillment, rather than material accumulation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Human Nature because it addresses the inherent desires that accompany aging, revealing insights into the human condition.

Human Nature

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This hadith is #6182 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:.

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