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Sahih Muslim #6959

The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants
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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.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا لَيْثٌ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ فِي الْجَنَّةِ لَشَجَرَةً يَسِيرُ الرَّاكِبُ فِي ظِلِّهَا مِائَةَ سَنَةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
In Paradise, there is a tree under the shadow of which a rider can travel for a hundred years.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

This hadith describes a magnificent tree in Paradise, under which a rider can travel for a hundred years. It serves to illustrate the immense rewards and beauty awaiting the faithful in the afterlife, emphasizing the concept of Paradise as a place of unimaginable blessings and comfort.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith inspires individuals to strive for righteousness and good deeds, with the hope of attaining the rewards of Paradise. It serves as a motivation to live a life aligned with spiritual values and aspirations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise because it vividly describes the rewards awaiting believers in the afterlife.

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This hadith is #6959 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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