“I
see what you do not see, and I hear what you do not hear. The
heaven
is creaking and it should creak, for there is no space in it
the
width of four fingers but there is an angel there, prostrating to
Allah. By Allah, if you knew what I know, you would laugh little and
weep much, and you would never enjoy women in your beds, and you
would
go out in the streets, beseeching Allah.’”
Narrated by It was
narrated from Abu Dharr that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)
said:
Context
In this profound hadith, Abu Dharr narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) shares a vision of the spiritual realm, emphasizing the multitude of angels worshiping Allah. He expresses that if people were aware of the realities he sees, they would be more humble and devoted. This highlights the significance of spiritual awareness and the unseen aspects of faith.
Modern Application
This hadith encourages us to cultivate a sense of spiritual awareness in our lives. By reflecting on the unseen realities of faith, we can develop humility and a deeper connection with Allah, motivating us to engage more sincerely in our worship and daily actions.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Awareness and Divine Revelation because it reveals the unseen spiritual realities and emphasizes the importance of being aware of them.
Do you not see that Allah is exalted by whomever is within the heavens and the earth and [by] the birds with wings spread [in flight]? Each [of them] has known his [means of] prayer and exalting [Him], and Allah is Knowing of what they do.
And I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of Allah or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel, nor do I say of those upon whom your eyes look down that Allah will never grant them any good. Allah is most knowing of what is within their souls. Indeed, I would then be among the wrongdoers."
Say, "Would you acquaint Allah with your religion while Allah knows whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth, and Allah is Knowing of all things?"
This hadith is #3928 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was
narrated from Abu Dharr that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)
said:.
