"There are three to whom Allah will not speak on the Day of Resurrection, or will He look at them, or sanctify them and theirs will be a painful torment: A man who has surplus water when traveling but he withholds it form a wayfarer; a man who swears allegiance to an imam for worldly gains, and if he gives him what he wants he is loyal to him but if he does not give him anything he is not loyal to him: and a man who sells a man his product after 'Asr, swerving by Allah that he bought it for such and such a price, and the other believes him."
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warns against three specific behaviors that lead to severe consequences on the Day of Judgment. These include withholding water from a traveler, insincere allegiance to a leader for personal gain, and dishonest trade practices. The emphasis is on ethical conduct in social interactions and the importance of integrity in business dealings.
Modern Application
In modern life, this hadith serves as a reminder to uphold honesty and integrity in all interactions, whether in personal relationships or business transactions. It encourages individuals to act ethically and to be mindful of their responsibilities to others.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Ethical Behavior and Punishments (Hudud) because it outlines behaviors that lead to divine disapproval and the importance of ethical conduct in society.
Indeed, those who exchange the covenant of Allah and their [own] oaths for a small price will have no share in the Hereafter, and Allah will not speak to them or look at them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them; and they will have a painful punishment.
And of the people is he who buys the amusement of speech to mislead [others] from the way of Allah without knowledge and who takes it in ridicule. Those will have a humiliating punishment.
Indeed, they who conceal what Allah has sent down of the Book and exchange it for a small price - those consume not into their bellies except the Fire. And Allah will not speak to them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them. And they will have a painful punishment.
And whoever turns his back to them on such a day, unless swerving [as a strategy] for war or joining [another] company, has certainly returned with anger [upon him] from Allah, and his refuge is Hell - and wretched is the destination.
Have you made the providing of water for the pilgrim and the maintenance of al-Masjid al-Haram equal to [the deeds of] one who believes in Allah and the Last Day and strives in the cause of Allah? They are not equal in the sight of Allah. And Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people.
This hadith is #4472 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:.
