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

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 421 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 421 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by Ibn 'Abbas reported:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Among the inhabitants of the Fire Abu Talib would have the least suffering, and he would be wearing two shoes (of Fire) which would boil his brain."

The Book of Faith

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 عَفَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا ثَابِتٌ، عَنْ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ النَّهْدِيِّ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ أَهْوَنُ أَهْلِ النَّارِ عَذَابًا أَبُو طَالِبٍ وَهُوَ مُنْتَعِلٌ بِنَعْلَيْنِ يَغْلِي مِنْهُمَا دِمَاغُهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Among the inhabitants of the Fire Abu Talib would have the least suffering, and he would be wearing two shoes (of Fire) which would boil his brain.

Narrated by Ibn 'Abbas reported:

Context

Ibn 'Abbas narrates a hadith where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes the least punishment in Hell, specifically mentioning Abu Talib. This narration serves to illustrate the severity of the afterlife consequences while also providing insight into the nature of punishment. The takeaway is a reflection on the importance of one's beliefs and actions in this life.

Modern Application

This teaching can prompt individuals to reflect on their beliefs and actions, encouraging a focus on personal accountability and the pursuit of righteousness in daily life. It serves as a reminder of the long-term implications of our choices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Afterlife and Punishments (Hudud) because it discusses the concept of punishment in the afterlife and the consequences of one's actions.

Afterlife Punishments (Hudud)