I heard Allah's Messenger (may peace he upon him) as saying: On the Day of Resurrection, the sun would draw so close to the people that there woum be left only a distance of one mile. Sulaim b. Amir said: By Allah, I do not know whether he meant by" mile" the mile of the (material) earth or dn instrument used for applying collyrium to the eye. (The Prophet is, however, reported to have said): The people would be submerged in perspiration according to their deeds, some up to their. knees, Some up to the waist and some would have the bridle of perspiration and, while saying this, Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) pointed his hand towards his mouth.
Narrated by Miqdad b. Aswad reported:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes the Day of Resurrection, emphasizing the intense heat and the proximity of the sun to the people. He illustrates how individuals will experience perspiration based on their deeds, with some being submerged in sweat up to their knees, while others may be overwhelmed. This vivid imagery serves as a reminder of the consequences of one's actions in the afterlife.
Modern Application
This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and the potential consequences in the afterlife. In daily life, it serves as a reminder to engage in good deeds and maintain a moral compass, knowing that our actions have lasting implications.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Afterlife because it discusses the events and experiences that will occur on the Day of Resurrection, highlighting the relationship between one's actions and their consequences.
The Day every soul will find what it has done of good present [before it] and what it has done of evil, it will wish that between itself and that [evil] was a great distance. And Allah warns you of Himself, and Allah is Kind to [His] servants."
سُورَةُ المُطَفِّفِينَ
Al-Mutaffifin (Defrauding)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
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يَوْمَ يَقُومُ ٱلنَّاسُ لِرَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ
The Day when mankind will stand before the Lord of the worlds?
That Day, those who disbelieved and disobeyed the Messenger will wish they could be covered by the earth. And they will not conceal from Allah a [single] statement.
And warn them, [O Muhammad], of the Approaching Day, when hearts are at the throats, filled [with distress]. For the wrongdoers there will be no devoted friend and no intercessor [who is] obeyed.
This hadith is #7027 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 Miqdad b. Aswad reported:.
