Verily the Apostle (ﷺ) said: He who professed: There is no god but Allah, would be brought out of the Fire even though he has in his heart virtue equal to the weight of a barley grain. Then he who professed: There is no god but Allah, would come out of the Fire, even though he has in his heart virtue equal to the weight of a wheat grain. He would then bring out from the Fire he who professed: There is no god but Allah, even though he has in his heart virtue equal to the weight of an atom. Ibn Minhal has made an addition (of these words) in his narration: Yazid said: I met Shu'ba and narrated to him this hadith. Shu'ba said: Qatada transmitted to us this hadith from Anas b. Malik who heard it from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) with this alteration that he substituted the word Zurra (grain) in place of Zarra (atom). Yazid said: Abu Bistam has made a change in it.
Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported:
Context
In this hadith narrated by Anas b. Malik, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the mercy of Allah towards those who profess the oneness of God. He explains that even if a person has a minimal amount of goodness in their heart, symbolized by a grain of barley, wheat, or an atom, they will eventually be brought out of the Fire. This highlights the importance of faith and the potential for redemption, regardless of one's past actions.
Modern Application
This principle encourages individuals to maintain their faith in Allah, even during difficult times. It serves as a reminder that every small act of goodness counts and can lead to forgiveness and salvation. In daily life, this can inspire people to engage in positive actions, no matter how small, as they contribute to their spiritual well-being.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Afterlife because it discusses the mercy of Allah in allowing believers to escape punishment based on the goodness in their hearts.
There shall be no compulsion in [acceptance of] the religion. The right course has become clear from the wrong. So whoever disbelieves in Taghut and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold with no break in it. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.
Indeed, Allah does not do injustice, [even] as much as an atom's weight; while if there is a good deed, He multiplies it and gives from Himself a great reward.
So is one whose breast Allah has expanded to [accept] Islam and he is upon a light from his Lord [like one whose heart rejects it]? Then woe to those whose hearts are hardened against the remembrance of Allah. Those are in manifest error.
