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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 5835 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5835 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues), narrated by 'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "There would be before you a Cistern (as extensive) as there is the distance between Jarba' and Adhruh and there would be jugs like stars in the sky; he who would come to that and drink from it would n…"

The Book of Virtues

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنِي حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، حَدَّثَنِي عُمَرُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ أَمَامَكُمْ حَوْضًا كَمَا بَيْنَ جَرْبَا وَأَذْرُحَ فِيهِ أَبَارِيقُ كَنُجُومِ السَّمَاءِ مَنْ وَرَدَهُ فَشَرِبَ مِنْهُ لَمْ يَظْمَأْ بَعْدَهَا أَبَدًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

There would be before you a Cistern (as extensive) as there is the distance between Jarba' and Adhruh and there would be jugs like stars in the sky; he who would come to that and drink from it would never feel thirsty after that.

Narrated by 'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes a magnificent Cistern in Paradise, illustrating its vastness and the abundance of vessels that will be available for the believers. The imagery of jugs as numerous as the stars in the sky emphasizes the generosity of Allah's provisions in the afterlife. The takeaway is the promise of eternal satisfaction for those who partake from this Cistern.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the rewards that await believers in the afterlife. In today's context, it encourages individuals to strive for righteousness and faith, knowing that their efforts will lead to eternal fulfillment and satisfaction.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Afterlife because it describes the Cistern in Paradise and the eternal satisfaction for those who drink from it.

Paradise Afterlife