What is Sahih Muslim 1330 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer), narrated by Waki' reported (this hadith) with the same chain of transmitters (that the Holy Prophet) said:, states: "You will be soon presented before your Lord, and you will see Him as you are seeing this moon, and then recited (the above-mentioned verse). But (in this hadith) no mention is made of Jarir."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1330 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Sahih Muslim #1330

The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، وَأَبُو أُسَامَةَ وَوَكِيعٌ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ أَمَا إِنَّكُمْ سَتُعْرَضُونَ عَلَى رَبِّكُمْ فَتَرَوْنَهُ كَمَا تَرَوْنَ هَذَا الْقَمَرَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ ثُمَّ قَرَأَ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَقُلْ جَرِيرٌ ‏.‏

You will be soon presented before your Lord, and you will see Him as you are seeing this moon, and then recited (the above-mentioned verse). But (in this hadith) no mention is made of Jarir.

Narrated by Waki' reported (this hadith) with the same chain of transmitters (that the Holy Prophet) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) speaks about the Day of Judgment, emphasizing the profound experience of seeing Allah as clearly as one sees the moon. This statement serves to illustrate the certainty of divine judgment and the importance of being prepared for that moment. The imagery used conveys both the awe and clarity of this encounter, encouraging believers to reflect on their actions in this life.

Modern Application

This hadith reminds us of the importance of accountability in our daily lives. By being mindful of our actions and their consequences, we can strive to live in a way that aligns with our values and prepares us for the hereafter. It encourages self-reflection and a commitment to personal growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Revelation because it conveys a significant message about the afterlife and the nature of divine judgment.

Divine Revelation