I was (sitting) in a company in which there were (besides others) Sa'd b. Malik and Ibn 'Umar that 'Abdullah b. Saliim happened to pass (by that side). They (the people sitting in that company) said: He is a person from amongst the dwellers of Paradise. I stood up and said to him: They say such and such (thing about you), whereupon he said: Hallowed be Allah, it is not meet for them to say (anything) of which They have no knowledge. Verily I saw as if a pillar had been raised in a green garden and there had been fixed at its (upper) end a handhold and there was a helper at its base. It was said to me: Climb up. So I climbed up and caught hold of the haildhold. I narrated (the contents of this dream) to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), whereupon he said: 'Abdullah would die in a state that he would be catching hold of the firmest handhold (he would die holding fast to the faith).
Narrated by Qais b. 'Ubaida reported:
Context
In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses a situation where people mistakenly label Abdullah b. Salam as one of the dwellers of Paradise. Abdullah, however, humbly corrects them, expressing that such claims should not be made without knowledge. He shares a dream that symbolizes his steadfastness in faith, which the Prophet affirms, indicating the significance of holding onto one's beliefs.
Modern Application
This hadith encourages humility and caution in making claims about others, especially regarding their spiritual status. In daily life, it serves as a reminder to focus on one's own faith and actions rather than judging others, fostering a culture of understanding and respect.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Dream Interpretation and Prophetic Teachings because it involves the interpretation of a dream that reflects one's faith and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding humility and knowledge.
My Lord, You have given me [something] of sovereignty and taught me of the interpretation of dreams. Creator of the heavens and earth, You are my protector in this world and in the Hereafter. Cause me to die a Muslim and join me with the righteous."
And between them will be a partition, and on [its] elevations are men who recognize all by their mark. And they call out to the companions of Paradise, "Peace be upon you." They have not [yet] entered it, but they long intensely.
Allah will say, "This is the Day when the truthful will benefit from their truthfulness." For them are gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide forever, Allah being pleased with them, and they with Him. That is the great attainment.
This hadith is #6224 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Qais b. 'Ubaida reported:.
