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Sunan Ibn Majah 4221 (Book 37, Hadith 122) — Jannah, Jahannam and Hereafter

Narrated by Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (رضي الله عنه) • Grade: Sahih (Al-Albani (Sahih); Muhammad Fouad Abd al-Baqi (Hasan); Shuaib Al Arnaut (Sahih Lighairihi); Zubair Ali Zai (Isnaad Hasan))

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#49 • Sunan Ibn Majah 4221 (Book 37, Hadith 122)Sunan Ibn MajahJannah, Jahannam and Hereafter
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Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (رضي الله عنه)

It was narrated from Abu Bakr bin Abu Zuhair Ath-Thaqafi, that his father said

Book & Reference: Zuhd (Book 37, Hadith 122)
Scholarly Grading Source: Al-Albani (Sahih); Muhammad Fouad Abd al-Baqi (Hasan); Shuaib Al Arnaut (Sahih Lighairihi); Zubair Ali Zai (Isnaad Hasan)

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، أَنْبَأَنَا نَافِعُ بْنُ عُمَرَ الْجُمَحِيُّ، عَنْ أُمَيَّةَ بْنِ صَفْوَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ أَبِي زُهَيْرٍ الثَّقَفِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ خَطَبَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ بِالنَّبَا أَوِ النَّبَاوَةِ - قَالَ وَالنَّبَاوَةُ مِنَ الطَّائِفِ - قَالَ ‏"‏ يُوشِكُ أَنْ تَعْرِفُوا أَهْلَ الْجَنَّةِ مِنْ أَهْلِ النَّارِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالُوا بِمَ ذَاكَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ بِالثَّنَاءِ الْحَسَنِ وَالثَّنَاءِ السَّيِّئِ أَنْتُمْ شُهَدَاءُ اللَّهِ بَعْضُكُمْ عَلَى بَعْضٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

It was narrated from Abu Bakr bin Abu Zuhair Ath-Thaqafi, that his father said:“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) addressed us in Nabawah” or Banawah – he (one of the narrators) said: “Nabawah is near Ta’if” – “And said: ‘Soon you will be able to tell the people of Paradise from the people of Hell.’ They said: ‘How O Messenger of Allah?’ He said: ‘By praise and condemnation. You are Allah’s witnesses over one another.’”

— Nasiruddin al-Khattab (Darussalam Sunan Ibn Majah English Translation)

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IslamTools Editorial Study Notes (Distinct from Prophetic Text)Jannah, Jahannam and Hereafter

Main Lesson & Core Meaning

In Paradise there is what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and what has never crossed a human heart; and the greatest bliss of all is beholding the Countenance of Allah.

Practical Daily Application

Balance hope in Allah's mercy with reverent awe, strive to be among the seven shaded by Allah on the Day of Judgment, and ask Allah daily for Al-Firdaws.

Key Islamic Terms & Vocabulary

Al-Firdaws (الفردوس)

The highest and most noble level of Jannah beneath the Throne of the Most Merciful.

Shafa'ah (الشفاعة)

The honored intercession granted by Allah to the Prophet ﷺ on the Day of Judgment.

Al-Hawd (الحوض)

The blessed Cistern of the Prophet ﷺ from which believers drink on the Day of Rising.

Scholarly Context & Jurisprudence Note

Belief in the unseen realities of the Hereafter (Al-Ghayb) anchors Islamic morality in eternal accountability and hope in divine justice.

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Noble Companion & Hadith Transmitterرضي الله عنه

خليفة رسول الله أبو بكر الصديق عبد الله بن أبي قحافة

Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (Abu Bakr as-Siddiq 'Abdullah ibn Abi Quhafah)

The First Rightly Guided Caliph, closest Companion of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, his companion in the Cave during the Hijrah (mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah 9:40), and foremost of the Ten Promised Paradise. He taught major Prophetic supplications and rulings on Zakat and prayer.

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Collection: Sunan Ibn Majah (Sunan Ibn Majah 4221 (Book 37, Hadith 122))
Scholarly Grading Source: Al-Albani (Sahih); Muhammad Fouad Abd al-Baqi (Hasan); Shuaib Al Arnaut (Sahih Lighairihi); Zubair Ali Zai (Isnaad Hasan)
Al-Albani: SahihMuhammad Fouad Abd al-Baqi: HasanShuaib Al Arnaut: Sahih LighairihiZubair Ali Zai: Isnaad Hasan
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