My Cistern (is as wide and broad that it requires) a month's journey (to go round it) all, and its sides are equal and its water is whiter than silver, and its odour is more fragrant than the fragrance of musk, and its jugs (placed around it) are like stars in the sky; and he who would drink from it would never feel thirsty after that. Asma', daughter of Abu Bakr said: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: I would be on the Cistern so that I would be seeing those who would be coming to me from you, but some people would be detained (before reaching me). I would say: My Lord, they are my followers and belong to my Ummah, and it would be said to me: Do you know what they did after you? By Allah, they did not do good after you, and they turned back upon their heels. He (the narrator) said: lbn Abu Mulaika used to say (in supplication): O Allah, I seek refuge with Thee that we should turn back upon our heels or put to any trial about our religion.
Narrated by `Abdullah b. `Amr al-`As, reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:
Context
In this narration, Abdullah b. 'Amr al-'As recounts the description of the Cistern of the Prophet (ﷺ), which is depicted as vast and filled with pure water. The hadith also warns of the consequences for those who turn away from the Prophet's teachings. This emphasizes the significance of the afterlife and the importance of adhering to the guidance provided by the Prophet (ﷺ).
Modern Application
In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder to remain steadfast in one's faith and to seek knowledge and guidance from authentic sources. It encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and their alignment with the teachings of Islam, fostering a sense of accountability.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Afterlife and Prophetic Warning because it discusses the rewards in the afterlife for those who follow the Prophet (ﷺ) and warns against turning away from his teachings.
And [recall] when Moses prayed for water for his people, so We said, "Strike with your staff the stone." And there gushed forth from it twelve springs, and every people knew its watering place. "Eat and drink from the provision of Allah, and do not commit abuse on the earth, spreading corruption."
This hadith is #5819 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by `Abdullah b. `Amr al-`As, reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.
