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Sunan Abu Dawud #4290

The Promised Deliverer (Kitab Al-Mahdi)
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ رُفَيْعٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ ابْنِ الْقِبْطِيَّةِ، عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِقِصَّةِ جَيْشِ الْخَسْفِ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ فَكَيْفَ بِمَنْ كَانَ كَارِهًا قَالَ ‏ "‏ يُخْسَفُ بِهِمْ وَلَكِنْ يُبْعَثُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ عَلَى نِيَّتِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
How will a man who comes against his will (be swallowed up by the earth), Messenger of Allah ? He replied: All will be swallowed up, but each will be raised according to his intention on the Day of Resurrection.
Narrated by Umm salamah reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying about the swallowing up an army by the earth. I asked:

Context

In this hadith, Umm Salamah inquires about the fate of those who are forced to join an army that will be swallowed by the earth. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) reassures her that although they will face the same fate, their intentions will determine their standing on the Day of Resurrection. This highlights the significance of intention in Islam, emphasizing that actions are judged by the motives behind them.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith reminds us of the importance of our intentions in all actions we undertake. Whether in our personal lives or professional endeavors, being mindful of our motives can guide us to act with integrity and purpose, ensuring that our actions align with our values.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Intention and Reward because it emphasizes the role of intention in determining one's fate on the Day of Resurrection.

Day of JudgmentIntention and Reward

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4290 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Promised Deliverer (Kitab Al-Mahdi). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Umm salamah reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying about the swallowing up an army by the earth. I asked:.

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