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Sahih Muslim #6919

Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell
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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.

حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ السَّرِيِّ، وَعَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ كَعْبِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَثَلُ الْمُؤْمِنِ كَمَثَلِ الْخَامَةِ مِنَ الزَّرْعِ تُفِيئُهَا الرِّيَاحُ تَصْرَعُهَا مَرَّةً وَتَعْدِلُهَا حَتَّى يَأْتِيَهُ أَجَلُهُ وَمَثَلُ الْمُنَافِقِ مَثَلُ الأَرْزَةِ الْمُجْذِيَةِ الَّتِي لاَ يُصِيبُهَا شَىْءٌ حَتَّى يَكُونَ انْجِعَافُهَا مَرَّةً وَاحِدَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Ka'b b. Malik reported on the authority of his father that the similitude of a believer is that of a standing crop. The wind sometimes shakes it and sometimes raises it up and then it comes to its destined end. And the similitude of a hypocrite is that of a cypress tree which is not affected by anything but is uprooted once for all.

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ compares the believer to a standing crop that sways with the wind but ultimately remains upright until its time comes. In contrast, the hypocrite is likened to a cypress tree that stands firm until it is uprooted all at once. This illustrates the resilience and steadfastness of true faith in the face of challenges, while also highlighting the fragility of insincerity.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith encourages individuals to remain steadfast in their beliefs and values, even when faced with adversity. Just like the believer who endures challenges, people can find strength in their faith to navigate life's ups and downs.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Example and Spiritual Growth because it exemplifies the qualities of resilience and steadfastness in faith that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged among believers.

Prophetic ExampleSpiritual Growth

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