May Allah protect you from the torment of the grave! 'A'isha said: Messenger of Allah, would people be tormented in the graves? The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: (May there be) protection of Allah! The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) mounted one morning on the ride, and the sun eclipsed. 'A'isha said: I came in the company of the women in the mosque from behind the rooms. The Messenger of Allah (way peace he upon him) dismounted from his ride and came to the place of worship where he used to pray. He stood up (to pray) and the people stood behind him. 'A'isha said: He stood for a long time. He then bowed and it was a long ruku'. He then raised his head and he stood for a long time, less than the first standing. He then bowed and his ruku' was long, but it was less than that (the first) ruku'. He then raised (his head) and the sun had become bright. He (the Holy Prophet) then said: I saw you under trial in the grave like the turmoil of Dajjal. 'Amra said: I heard 'A'isha say: I listened after this to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) seeking refuge from the torment of Fire and the torment of the grave.
Narrated by 'Amra reported that a Jewess came to 'A'isha to ask (about something) and said:
Context
This hadith recounts an interaction between a Jewess and 'A'isha, where the topic of the torment of the grave is raised. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) confirms the reality of this trial, emphasizing the seriousness of the afterlife and the need for believers to seek refuge from such torment. This exchange highlights the importance of understanding the consequences of one's actions in this life.
Modern Application
In modern life, this hadith serves as a reminder for individuals to reflect on their actions and seek forgiveness. It encourages believers to engage in practices that strengthen their faith and prepare them for the afterlife, such as prayer and seeking knowledge.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Testing and Afterlife because it addresses the concept of trials in the grave and the importance of being aware of the consequences of one's actions.
Then is he who will shield with his face the worst of the punishment on the Day of Resurrection [like one secure from it]? And it will be said to the wrongdoers, "Taste what you used to earn."
This hadith is #1987 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Eclipses. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Amra reported that a Jewess came to 'A'isha to ask (about something) and said:.
