What is Sahih Muslim 6985 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants), narrated by Abdullah b. Mas`ud reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "Hell would be brought on that day (the Day of Judgment) with seventy thousand bridles, and seventy thousand angels dragging each bridle."

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 6985 in the Book of The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants.

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Sahih Muslim #6985

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

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصِ بْنِ غِيَاثٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ خَالِدٍ الْكَاهِلِيِّ، عَنْ شَقِيقٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ يُؤْتَى بِجَهَنَّمَ يَوْمَئِذٍ لَهَا سَبْعُونَ أَلْفَ زِمَامٍ مَعَ كُلِّ زِمَامٍ سَبْعُونَ أَلْفَ مَلَكٍ يَجُرُّونَهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Hell would be brought on that day (the Day of Judgment) with seventy thousand bridles, and seventy thousand angels dragging each bridle.

Narrated by Abdullah b. Mas`ud reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ describes the terrifying scene of Hell being brought forth on the Day of Judgment, with countless angels guiding it. This vivid imagery serves to remind believers of the reality of the afterlife and the consequences of one's actions in this world.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and strive for righteousness in their lives. It serves as a motivator to engage in good deeds and seek forgiveness, understanding the weight of accountability in the hereafter.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment because it vividly portrays the event of Hell being presented on that day, emphasizing the seriousness of the consequences awaiting individuals based on their earthly actions.

Day of Judgment