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Sahih Muslim #6137

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ - وَاللَّفْظُ لاِبْنِ الْمُثَنَّى - قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ، بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كُنْتُ أَسْمَعُ أَنَّهُ لَنْ يَمُوتَ نَبِيٌّ حَتَّى يُخَيَّرَ بَيْنَ الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ - قَالَتْ - فَسَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي مَرَضِهِ الَّذِي مَاتَ فِيهِ وَأَخَذَتْهُ بُحَّةٌ يَقُولُ ‏{‏ مَعَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِمْ مِنَ النَّبِيِّينَ وَالصِّدِّيقِينَ وَالشُّهَدَاءِ وَالصَّالِحِينَ وَحَسُنَ أُولَئِكَ رَفِيقًا‏}‏ قَالَتْ فَظَنَنْتُهُ خُيِّرَ حِينَئِذٍ ‏.‏
I heard that never a prophet dies until he is given an option to opt the life of (this) world or that of the Hereafter. She further said: I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) say in his last illness in which he' died. I heard him saying in gruffness of the voice: Along with those persons upon whom Allah bestowed favours from amongst the Apostles, the testifiers of truth, the martyrs, the pious and goodly company are they (iv. 69). (It was on bearing these words) that I thought that he had been given choice (and he opted to live with these pious persons in the Paradise).
Narrated by 'A'isha reported:

Context

In this narration by 'A'isha, she reflects on the belief that no prophet dies until given a choice between this world and the Hereafter. She recalls the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expressing his desire to be with the righteous in the Hereafter during his final illness. This moment underscores the profound connection between the Prophet's (ﷺ) life and the afterlife.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their own lives and choices, reminding us to prioritize our spiritual journey and the afterlife. In a world filled with distractions, it prompts us to consider what truly matters and to strive for a life that aligns with our values.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Afterlife because it emphasizes the significance of the afterlife and the choices one makes in life, particularly in relation to spiritual fulfillment.

Afterlife

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This hadith is #6137 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'A'isha reported:.

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