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Sahih Muslim #1297

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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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ سَوَّادٍ، وَحَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، - وَاللَّفْظُ لِحَرْمَلَةَ - أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ اشْتَكَتِ النَّارُ إِلَى رَبِّهَا فَقَالَتْ يَا رَبِّ أَكَلَ بَعْضِي بَعْضًا ‏.‏ فَأَذِنَ لَهَا بِنَفَسَيْنِ نَفَسٍ فِي الشِّتَاءِ وَنَفَسٍ فِي الصَّيْفِ فَهُوَ أَشَدُّ مَا تَجِدُونَ مِنَ الْحَرِّ وَأَشَدُّ مَا تَجِدُونَ مِنَ الزَّمْهَرِيرِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: The Fire made a complaint before the Lord saying." O Lord, some parts of mine have consumed the others." So it was allowed to take two exhalations, one exhalation in winter and the other exhalation in summer. That is why you find extreme heat (in summer) and extreme cold (in winter).
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Huraira reports a unique conversation between the Fire and Allah, where the Fire complains about its intensity. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) explains that it was granted two exhalations, one in winter and one in summer, which accounts for the extreme temperatures experienced in these seasons. This narrative serves as a reminder of the balance in creation.

Modern Application

Understanding the natural phenomena around us, such as extreme weather, can lead to a greater appreciation of the world and its complexities. This hadith encourages reflection on the divine wisdom behind nature's design and the importance of respecting the environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Afterlife and Punishments (Hudud) because it discusses the nature of the Fire and its implications for the afterlife, as well as the consequences of actions.

AfterlifePunishments (Hudud)

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This hadith is #1297 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported:.

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