Three are the persons with whom Allah would neither speak on the Day of Resurrection, nor would He look towards them, nor would purify them (from sins), and there would be a tormenting chastisement for them: a person who in the waterless desert has more water (than his need) and he refuses to give it to the traveller and a person who sold a commodity to another person in the afternoon and took an oath of Allah that he had bought it at such and such price and he (the buyer) accepted it to be true though it was not a fact, and a person who pledged allegiance to the Imam but for the sake of the world (material gains). And if the Imam bestowed on him (something) out of that (worldly riches) he stood by his allegiance and if he did not give him, he did not fulfil the allegiance.
Narrated by Abu Huraira narrated on the authority of Abu Bakr that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) identifies three categories of people who will face severe consequences on the Day of Judgment. These individuals include those who hoard resources, such as water, and refuse to share with those in need, those who deceive others in business transactions, and those who pledge allegiance to a leader solely for personal gain. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior and compassion towards others.
Modern Application
In today's world, this hadith reminds us to be generous and fair in our dealings. For instance, when we have resources that others may lack, such as knowledge or assistance, it is our responsibility to share them. Ethical business practices and genuine intentions in our relationships are crucial for building trust and community.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Justice and Ethical Behavior because it highlights the consequences of unethical actions and emphasizes the importance of compassion and fairness in human interactions.
Indeed, those who exchange the covenant of Allah and their [own] oaths for a small price will have no share in the Hereafter, and Allah will not speak to them or look at them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them; and they will have a painful punishment.
Indeed, they who conceal what Allah has sent down of the Book and exchange it for a small price - those consume not into their bellies except the Fire. And Allah will not speak to them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them. And they will have a painful punishment.
And whoever turns his back to them on such a day, unless swerving [as a strategy] for war or joining [another] company, has certainly returned with anger [upon him] from Allah, and his refuge is Hell - and wretched is the destination.
Have you made the providing of water for the pilgrim and the maintenance of al-Masjid al-Haram equal to [the deeds of] one who believes in Allah and the Last Day and strives in the cause of Allah? They are not equal in the sight of Allah. And Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people.
And of the people is he who buys the amusement of speech to mislead [others] from the way of Allah without knowledge and who takes it in ridicule. Those will have a humiliating punishment.
This hadith is #203 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira narrated on the authority of Abu Bakr that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.
