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Sahih al-Bukhari #6249

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 مُوسَى بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، وَالأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الْجَنَّةُ أَقْرَبُ إِلَى أَحَدِكُمْ مِنْ شِرَاكِ نَعْلِهِ، وَالنَّارُ مِثْلُ ذَلِكَ ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Paradise is nearer to any of you than the Shirak (leather strap) of his shoe, and so is the (Hell) Fire.
Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) conveys a powerful message about the proximity of Paradise and Hellfire to individuals, stating that they are closer than the strap of one's shoe. This metaphor serves to remind believers of the constant presence of both rewards and consequences in their lives, urging them to remain mindful of their actions.

Modern Application

In daily life, this hadith encourages individuals to act with mindfulness and integrity, as their choices can lead them closer to either Paradise or Hellfire. It serves as a motivation to engage in good deeds and avoid sinful behavior.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise because it emphasizes the closeness of Paradise to individuals, highlighting the importance of striving for it.

Paradise

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Common Words

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ٱلجنة5x
وأزلفت2x
للمتقين2x
أصحب2x
ٱلنار2x
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ما2x
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وإذا1x
أزلفت1x
ونادى1x
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This hadith is #6249 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:.

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