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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 4058 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 4058 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:, states: "“The Hell-Fire was kindled for one thousand years and turned white. Then it was kindled for another thousand years and it turned red. Then it was kindled for another thousand years and it turned black…"

Zuhd

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا الْعَبَّاسُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الدُّورِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَبِي بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ أُوقِدَتِ النَّارُ أَلْفَ سَنَةٍ فَابْيَضَّتْ ثُمَّ أُوقِدَتْ أَلْفَ سَنَةٍ فَاحْمَرَّتْ ثُمَّ أُوقِدَتْ أَلْفَ سَنَةٍ فَاسْوَدَّتْ فَهِيَ سَوْدَاءُ كَاللَّيْلِ الْمُظْلِمِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“The Hell-Fire was kindled for one thousand years and turned white. Then it was kindled for another thousand years and it turned red. Then it was kindled for another thousand years and it turned black. So it is black like the darkest night.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes the Hell-Fire's transformation over time, emphasizing its terrifying nature. The imagery of the fire changing colors illustrates the severity and seriousness of Hell, serving as a stark reminder of the consequences of one's actions in this life. This hadith underscores the importance of striving for righteousness.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a warning for individuals to reflect on their actions and the potential consequences in the afterlife. It encourages a focus on living a life of virtue and seeking forgiveness for past misdeeds.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Prophetic Teachings because it discusses the nature of Hell and serves as a reminder of the accountability individuals will face on the Day of Judgment.

Day of Judgment Prophetic Teachings