The first group of my Ummah to get into Paradise would be like a full moon in the night. Then those who would be next to them; they would be like the most significantly glittering stars in regard to brightness, then after them (others) in ranks. They would neither void excrement, nor pass water, nor suffer from catarrh, nor would they spit. And their combs would be made of gold, and the fuel of their braziers would be aloes and their sweat would be musk and their form would be the form of one single person according to the length of their father sixty cubits tall. This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Ibn Abi Shaiba with a slight variation of wording.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:
Context
Abu Huraira narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) described the first group of believers to enter Paradise, comparing them to the full moon in brightness. This vivid imagery illustrates the beauty and reward awaiting the righteous. The hadith emphasizes the unique qualities of these individuals and the divine blessings they will receive, highlighting the ultimate goal of striving for righteousness.
Modern Application
This hadith serves as motivation for individuals to aspire to righteousness and good deeds in their lives. By striving to embody the qualities of the first group entering Paradise, we can foster a sense of purpose and commitment to our faith, encouraging others to do the same.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Divine Reward because it describes the rewards awaiting the righteous in the Hereafter, emphasizing the significance of striving for goodness and the ultimate goal of attaining Paradise.
But those who feared their Lord will be driven to Paradise in groups until, when they reach it while its gates have been opened and its keepers say, "Peace be upon you; you have become pure; so enter it to abide eternally therein," [they will enter].
And the first forerunners [in the faith] among the Muhajireen and the Ansar and those who followed them with good conduct - Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him, and He has prepared for them gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide forever. That is the great attainment.
Those will have gardens of perpetual residence; beneath them rivers will flow. They will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold and will wear green garments of fine silk and brocade, reclining therein on adorned couches. Excellent is the reward, and good is the resting place.
This hadith is #6971 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:.
