What is Sahih Muslim 7013 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants), narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as say- ing:, states: "I saw 'Amr b. Luhayy b. Qam'a b. Khindif, brother of Bani Ka'b, dragging his Intestines in Fire."

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 7013 in the Book of The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants.

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Sahih Muslim #7013

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 جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ رَأَيْتُ عَمْرَو بْنَ لُحَىِّ بْنِ قَمَعَةَ بْنِ خِنْدِفَ أَبَا بَنِي كَعْبٍ هَؤُلاَءِ يَجُرُّ قُصْبَهُ فِي النَّارِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

I saw 'Amr b. Luhayy b. Qam'a b. Khindif, brother of Bani Ka'b, dragging his Intestines in Fire.

Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as say- ing:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Huraira reports a vision of 'Amr b. Luhayy being punished in the afterlife. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ describes the severe consequences of leading others astray from the truth. This serves as a stark reminder of the accountability one faces for their actions and the impact they have on others.

Modern Application

This narration encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and the influence they have on others. It serves as a reminder to strive for righteousness and to guide others positively.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Punishments (Hudud) because it illustrates the consequences of leading others away from the truth as warned by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Day of Judgment Punishments (Hudud)