What is Sahih Muslim 6936 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell), narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "There is none whose deeds alone would entitle him to get into Paradise. It was said to him: And, Allah's Messenger, not even you? Thereupon he said: Not even I, but that my Lord wraps me in Mercy."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 6936 in the Book of Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell.

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Sahih Muslim #6936

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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ زَيْدٍ - عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ مَا مِنْ أَحَدٍ يُدْخِلُهُ عَمَلُهُ الْجَنَّةَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَقِيلَ وَلاَ أَنْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ ‏"‏ وَلاَ أَنَا إِلاَّ أَنْ يَتَغَمَّدَنِي رَبِّي بِرَحْمَةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

There is none whose deeds alone would entitle him to get into Paradise. It was said to him: And, Allah's Messenger, not even you? Thereupon he said: Not even I, but that my Lord wraps me in Mercy.

Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this narration, Abu Huraira conveys that no one can enter Paradise solely based on their deeds, not even Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). He emphasizes that it is only through Allah's mercy that one can attain such a reward. This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of divine grace in the journey towards Paradise.

Modern Application

This understanding encourages believers to engage in good deeds while maintaining a humble attitude, recognizing that their efforts are complemented by seeking Allah's mercy. It fosters a sense of gratitude and reliance on divine grace.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Divine Mercy because it illustrates that entry into Paradise is contingent upon Allah's mercy rather than solely on one's deeds.

Paradise Divine Mercy