The Prophet (ﷺ) looked at a man fighting against the pagans and he was one of the most competent
persons fighting on behalf of the Muslims. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Let him who wants to look at a man
from the dwellers of the (Hell) Fire, look at this (man)." Another man followed him and kept on
following him till he (the fighter) was injured and, seeking to die quickly, he placed the blade tip of
his sword between his breasts and leaned over it till it passed through his shoulders (i.e., committed
suicide)." The Prophet (ﷺ) added, "A person may do deeds that seem to the people as the deeds of the
people of Paradise while in fact, he is from the dwellers of the (Hell) Fire: and similarly a person may
do deeds that seem to the people as the deeds of the people of the (Hell) Fire while in fact, he is from
the dwellers of Paradise. Verily, the (results of) deeds done, depend upon the last actions."
Narrated by Narrated Sa`d bin Sahl As-Sa`idi:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet (ﷺ) observes a man fighting valiantly against the pagans and remarks that he could be viewed as a dweller of Hell. This statement emphasizes that outward actions may not reflect one's true standing with Allah, as the final judgment is based on one's last deeds.
Modern Application
This narration serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us that our intentions and final actions are crucial in determining our fate. It encourages us to remain steadfast in our faith and to seek righteousness until the end.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Reward of Deeds because it highlights the importance of one's final actions and their impact on one's ultimate fate.
So is one who pursues the pleasure of Allah like one who brings upon himself the anger of Allah and whose refuge is Hell? And wretched is the destination.
So let those fight in the cause of Allah who sell the life of this world for the Hereafter. And he who fights in the cause of Allah and is killed or achieves victory - We will bestow upon him a great reward.
سُورَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ
As-Saaffaat (Those drawn up in Ranks)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
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فَٱطَّلَعَ فَرَءَاهُ فِى سَوَآءِ ٱلْجَحِيمِ
And he will look and see him in the midst of the Hellfire.
This hadith is #6254 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Sa`d bin Sahl As-Sa`idi:.
