We would say to Hell on the Day of Ressurection: Have you been completely filled up? and it would say: Is there anything -more? And he stated on the authority of Anas b. Malik that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said: (The sinners) would be thrown therein and it would continue to say: Is there anything more, until Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, would keep His foot there- in and some of its part would draw close to the other and it would say: Enough, enough, by Thy Honour and by Thy Dignity, and there would be enough space in Paradise until Allah would create a new creation and He would make them accommo- date that spare place in Paradise.
Narrated by 'Abd al-Wahhab b. Ata' reported in connection with the words of Allah, the Exalted and the Glorious:
Context
This hadith discusses the fate of Hell and Paradise on the Day of Resurrection. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ describes how Hell will continue to receive sinners, asking if there is more room until Allah places His foot in it, causing Hell to retreat. In contrast, Paradise will always have space, as Allah will create new beings to inhabit it, emphasizing the boundless mercy and grace of Allah.
Modern Application
In today's world, this hadith reminds us of the importance of seeking forgiveness and striving for good deeds, as the ultimate goal is to attain Paradise. It encourages believers to reflect on their actions and the mercy of Allah, fostering hope and motivation to improve oneself.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Paradise because it discusses the events of the Day of Judgment and the contrasting fates of Hell and Paradise.
Every time they want to get out of Hellfire from anguish, they will be returned to it, and [it will be said], "Taste the punishment of the Burning Fire!"
[Allah will say], "Are these the ones whom you [inhabitants of Hell] swore that Allah would never offer them mercy? Enter Paradise, [O People of the Elevations]. No fear will there be concerning you, nor will you grieve."
The Day when it will be heated in the fire of Hell and seared therewith will be their foreheads, their flanks, and their backs, [it will be said], "This is what you hoarded for yourselves, so taste what you used to hoard."
This hadith is #7000 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 'Abd al-Wahhab b. Ata' reported in connection with the words of Allah, the Exalted and the Glorious:.
