What is Sahih Muslim 7049 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants), narrated by 'A'isha reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "He who is examined thoroughly In reckoning is undone."

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 7049 in the Book of The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants.

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Sahih Muslim #7049

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، حَدَّثَنِي يَحْيَى، - وَهُوَ الْقَطَّانُ - عَنْ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ، الأَسْوَدِ عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي مُلَيْكَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ نُوقِشَ الْحِسَابَ هَلَكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ أَبِي يُونُسَ ‏.‏

He who is examined thoroughly In reckoning is undone.

Narrated by 'A'isha reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

This hadith conveys a profound warning from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ about the consequences of being scrutinized in the reckoning on the Day of Judgment. It emphasizes the importance of accountability and the need for believers to be mindful of their actions. The takeaway is the significance of self-reflection and preparation for the hereafter.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to engage in self-assessment and to strive for righteousness in their actions. It serves as a reminder to prepare for accountability in both this life and the next.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Accountability because it underscores the importance of being prepared for the reckoning of one's deeds.

Day of Judgment Accountability