“There are three to whom Allah will not speak on the Day of
Resurrection, not will He look at them nor purify them, and theirs
will be a painful torment: A man who has surplus water in the desert
and withholds it from a wayfarer; a man who sells a man his product
after ‘Asr, swearing by Allah that he bought it for such and such a
price, and the other believes him, but that is not the case; and a
man
who gives his pledge to a ruler, only doing to for the purpose of
worldly gain, and if he is given something he fulfills it, but if he
is not given anything he does not fulfill it.”
Narrated by It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)
said:
Context
This hadith outlines three categories of individuals who will face severe consequences on the Day of Judgment due to their unethical behavior. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlighted the importance of justice and honesty in dealings, particularly in relation to others' rights.
Modern Application
Today, this principle serves as a reminder to uphold ethical standards in our interactions, whether in business or personal relationships. Practicing honesty and fairness fosters trust and integrity within communities.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Justice and Ethical Behavior because it emphasizes the consequences of unethical actions and the importance of maintaining justice in all dealings.
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.
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 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.
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.
But those who disbelieved - their deeds are like a mirage in a lowland which a thirsty one thinks is water until, when he comes to it, he finds it is nothing but finds Allah before Him, and He will pay him in full his due; and Allah is swift in account.
This hadith is #2606 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was
narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)
said:.