Sahih al-Bukhari #6317

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.

قَالَ أَبِي فَحَدَّثْتُ النُّعْمَانَ بْنَ أَبِي عَيَّاشٍ، فَقَالَ أَشْهَدُ لَسَمِعْتُ أَبَا سَعِيدٍ يُحَدِّثُ وَيَزِيدُ فِيهِ ‏ "‏ كَمَا تَرَاءَوْنَ الْكَوْكَبَ الْغَارِبَ فِي الأُفُقِ الشَّرْقِيِّ وَالْغَرْبِيِّ ‏"‏‏.‏
"As you see a glittering star remaining in the eastern horizon and the western horizon."
Narrated by Abu Sa`id added:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes the clarity with which the people of Paradise will see their rewards, comparing it to the visibility of a star on the horizon. This metaphor emphasizes the certainty and joy associated with divine rewards.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages believers to remain hopeful and steadfast in their faith, as the rewards of the afterlife are assured for those who strive for righteousness. It inspires individuals to maintain their spiritual focus.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Reward because it illustrates the certainty of the rewards awaiting the faithful in the afterlife.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #6317 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Sa`id added:.

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