Paradise and Hell were presented to me and I have never seen the good and evil as (I did) today. And if you were to know you would have wept more and laughed less. He (the narrator) said: There was nothing more burdensome for the Companions of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) than this. They covered their heads and the sound of weeping was heard from them. Then there stood up 'Umar and he said: We are well pleased with Allah as our Lord, with Islam as our code of life and with Muhammad as our Apostle, and it was at that time that a person stood up and he said: Who is my father? Thereupon he (the Holy Prophet) said: Your father is so and so; and there was revealed the verse:" O you who believe, do not ask about matters which, if they were to be made manifest to you (in terms of law), might cause to you harm" (v. 101).
Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that something was conveyed to him (the Holy prophet) about his Companions, so he addressed them and said:
Context
Anas b. Malik reported that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ spoke about the presentation of Paradise and Hell to him, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. His words prompted deep reflection among his companions, illustrating the emotional weight of understanding the afterlife.
Modern Application
This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and their consequences in the context of the afterlife. It serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual growth and ethical living in our daily lives.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Afterlife because it addresses the profound implications of the afterlife and the importance of being mindful of one's actions.
[Allah will say], "Are these the ones whom you [inhabitants of Hell] swore that Allah would never offer them mercy? Enter Paradise, [O People of the Elevations]. No fear will there be concerning you, nor will you grieve."
[Allah] said, "Descend from Paradise - all, [your descendants] being enemies to one another. And if there should come to you guidance from Me - then whoever follows My guidance will neither go astray [in the world] nor suffer [in the Hereafter].
Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such [trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until [even their] messenger and those who believed with him said, "When is the help of Allah?" Unquestionably, the help of Allah is near.
And it will be said to those who feared Allah, "What did your Lord send down?" They will say, "[That which is] good." For those who do good in this world is good; and the home of the Hereafter is better. And how excellent is the home of the righteous -
This hadith is #5963 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that something was conveyed to him (the Holy prophet) about his Companions, so he addressed them and said:.