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Sahih al-Bukhari #6248

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ حُجِبَتِ النَّارُ بِالشَّهَوَاتِ، وَحُجِبَتِ الْجَنَّةُ بِالْمَكَارِهِ ‏"‏‏.‏
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The (Hell) Fire is surrounded by all kinds of desires and passions, while Paradise is surrounded by all kinds of disliked undesirable things."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) explains that Hell is surrounded by desires while Paradise is surrounded by difficulties. This statement serves as a profound reminder of the challenges faced in the pursuit of righteousness and the temptations that lead to sin.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to be aware of their desires and to strive for self-discipline. It serves as a reminder to prioritize long-term spiritual goals over immediate gratification.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise because it contrasts the paths leading to Hell and Paradise, emphasizing the importance of overcoming desires.

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This hadith is #6248 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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