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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 6882 in the Book of Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6882 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell), narrated by 'A'isha reported:, states: "I asked Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) about the words of Allah, the Exalted and Glorious:" The day when the earth would be changed for another earth and Heaven would be changed for another Heaven (XiV. 48), (…"

Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، عَنْ دَاوُدَ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ سَأَلْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ قَوْلِهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ ‏{‏ يَوْمَ تُبَدَّلُ الأَرْضُ غَيْرَ الأَرْضِ وَالسَّمَوَاتُ‏}‏ فَأَيْنَ يَكُونُ النَّاسُ يَوْمَئِذٍ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ عَلَى الصِّرَاطِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

I asked Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) about the words of Allah, the Exalted and Glorious:" The day when the earth would be changed for another earth and Heaven would be changed for another Heaven (XiV. 48), (and inquired: ) (Allah's Messenger), where would the people be on that day? He said: They would be on the Sirat.

Narrated by 'A'isha reported:

Context

In this narration, Aisha inquires about the Day of Judgment and the transformation of the earth and heavens. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) responds that on that day, people will be on the Sirat, the bridge over Hell. This hadith emphasizes the gravity of the Day of Judgment and the accountability that each individual will face, highlighting the importance of being prepared for that day.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for individuals to reflect on their actions and prepare for accountability in their lives. It encourages people to live righteously and to be mindful of their deeds, knowing that they will be held accountable in the Hereafter.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Afterlife because it discusses the events of the Day of Judgment and the fate of individuals in the afterlife.

Day of Judgment Afterlife