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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 6418 in the Book of Oaths and Vows.

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 6418 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Oaths and Vows), narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The Hell Fire will keep on saying: 'Are there anymore (people to come)?' Till the Lord of Power and Honor will put His Foot over it and then it will say, 'Qat! Qat! (sufficient…"

Oaths and Vows

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ تَزَالُ جَهَنَّمُ تَقُولُ هَلْ مِنْ مَزِيدٍ حَتَّى يَضَعَ رَبُّ الْعِزَّةِ فِيهَا قَدَمَهُ فَتَقُولُ قَطْ قَطْ وَعِزَّتِكَ‏.‏ وَيُزْوَى بَعْضُهَا إِلَى بَعْضٍ ‏"‏‏.‏ رَوَاهُ شُعْبَةُ عَنْ قَتَادَةَ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The Hell Fire will keep on saying: 'Are there anymore (people to come)?' Till the Lord of Power and Honor will put His Foot over it and then it will say, 'Qat! Qat! (sufficient! sufficient!) by Your Power and Honor. And its various sides will come close to each other (i.e., it will contract). "

Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) described the state of Hellfire, emphasizing its continuous plea for more souls until the Lord of Power places His foot upon it, causing it to contract. This vivid imagery serves as a reminder of the consequences of one's actions and the reality of the Day of Judgment.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith prompts reflection on personal accountability and the importance of making ethical choices. It encourages individuals to consider the long-term consequences of their actions and to strive for righteousness in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment because it addresses the reality of Hellfire and the consequences of one's actions, underscoring the importance of moral responsibility.

Day of Judgment