What is Sahih Muslim 7026 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: "The perspiration would spread on the Day of Resurrection upon the earth to the extent of seventy cubits and it would reach up to their mouths or up to their ears. Thaur is not sure (which words) he us…"

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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 7026 in the Book of The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants.

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Sahih Muslim #7026

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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مُحَمَّدٍ - عَنْ ثَوْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الْغَيْثِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الْعَرَقَ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ لَيَذْهَبُ فِي الأَرْضِ سَبْعِينَ بَاعًا وَإِنَّهُ لَيَبْلُغُ إِلَى أَفْوَاهِ النَّاسِ أَوْ إِلَى آذَانِهِمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَشُكُّ ثَوْرٌ أَيَّهُمَا قَالَ ‏.‏

The perspiration would spread on the Day of Resurrection upon the earth to the extent of seventy cubits and it would reach up to their mouths or up to their ears. Thaur is not sure (which words) he used (mouth or ears).

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

Context

Abu Huraira reports a statement from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding the Day of Judgment, describing the overwhelming nature of perspiration on that day. The imagery serves to illustrate the severity of the conditions faced by individuals as they await their judgment, emphasizing the reality of the afterlife.

Modern Application

This hadith can inspire individuals to reflect on their actions and prepare for the afterlife. It serves as a reminder to live righteously and be mindful of the consequences of our deeds.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Resurrection because it vividly describes the conditions of the Day of Judgment, highlighting the reality of resurrection and accountability.

Day of Judgment Resurrection