Sahih Muslim #7001

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.

حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَفَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ سَلَمَةَ - أَخْبَرَنَا ثَابِتٌ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنسًا، يَقُولُ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ يَبْقَى مِنَ الْجَنَّةِ مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ أَنْ يَبْقَى ثُمَّ يُنْشِئُ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى لَهَا خَلْقًا مِمَّا يَشَاءُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
There would be left some space in Paradise as Allah would like that to be left. Then Allah would create another creation as He would like.
Narrated by Anas reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Anas reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned that some space in Paradise would remain until Allah creates new beings. This statement reflects the boundless nature of Allah's creation and the ongoing possibilities within Paradise, instilling hope for believers.

Modern Application

This hadith inspires individuals to remain hopeful about the afterlife and the potential for new beginnings. It encourages believers to strive for goodness, knowing that Allah's mercy and creativity are limitless.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Afterlife because it discusses the nature of Paradise and the possibilities that await believers in the afterlife.

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This hadith is #7001 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 Anas reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:.

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