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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 أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، وَأَحْمَدُ بْنُ عُمَرَ الْوَكِيعِيُّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، يَرْفَعُهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ مَا بَيْنَ مَنْكِبَىِ الْكَافِرِ فِي النَّارِ مَسِيرَةُ ثَلاَثَةِ أَيَّامٍ لِلرَّاكِبِ الْمُسْرِعِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرِ الْوَكِيعِيُّ ‏"‏ فِي النَّارِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The distance of the two shoulders of the non-believer in Hell will be a three-day journey for a swift rider.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported directly from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) that he said:

Context

Abu Huraira narrates a striking image of the punishment awaiting non-believers in Hell, where the distance between their shoulders is described as a three-day journey for a swift rider. This vivid metaphor serves to underscore the severity of the consequences of disbelief and the importance of faith and righteous actions in the sight of Allah.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of one's choices. It encourages individuals to reflect on their beliefs and actions, motivating them to strive for righteousness and to be mindful of their spiritual state.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Punishments (Hudud) because it vividly illustrates the severe consequences of disbelief and the reality of punishment in the Hereafter.

Day of JudgmentPunishments (Hudud)

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This hadith is #7007 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 directly from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) that he said:.

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