‘If I had to choose between entering Paradise and meeting Abd Allah bin Muharrar, I would have chosen to meet him, then enter Paradise. Then when I saw him, dung was more preferred to me than him’.
Narrated by Muhammad bin Abd Allah bin Quhzādh narrated to me, he said, I heard Abū Ishāq at-Tālqānī saying, I heard Ibn al-Mubārak saying:
Context
In this hadith, a narrator recounts a profound statement made by Ibn al-Mubarak regarding the value of meeting a revered figure, Abd Allah bin Muharrar, over entering Paradise. The emphasis is on the deep respect and admiration for this individual, suggesting that the bonds of friendship and respect can sometimes outweigh even the most significant spiritual rewards. The takeaway is the importance of human connections and the esteem we hold for those who have positively influenced our lives.
Modern Application
In today's world, valuing relationships and the impact of influential figures in our lives remains crucial. People often prioritize spending time with mentors or friends who inspire them over pursuing personal gains. This principle encourages us to cherish meaningful connections and recognize their importance in our spiritual and emotional well-being.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Truth and Falsehood because it highlights the significance of genuine relationships and the value placed on human connections.
Until, when he comes to Us [at Judgement], he says [to his companion], "Oh, I wish there was between me and you the distance between the east and west - how wretched a companion."
And he said, "Indeed, I gave preference to the love of good [things] over the remembrance of my Lord until the sun disappeared into the curtain [of darkness]."
But if bounty comes to you from Allah, he will surely say, as if there had never been between you and him any affection. "Oh, I wish I had been with them so I could have attained a great attainment."
This hadith is #7454 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of Introduction. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Muhammad bin Abd Allah bin Quhzādh narrated to me, he said, I heard Abū Ishāq at-Tālqānī saying, I heard Ibn al-Mubārak saying:.
