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Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2433 (Book 37, Hadith 19) — Jannah, Jahannam and Hereafter

Narrated by Anas ibn Malik (رضي الله عنه) • Grade: Sahih (Ahmad Muhammad Shakir (Sahih); Al-Albani (Sahih); Bashar Awad Maarouf (Hasan); Zubair Ali Zai (Isnaad Hasan))

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#499 • Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2433 (Book 37, Hadith 19)Jami' at-TirmidhiJannah, Jahannam and Hereafter
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Anas ibn Malik (رضي الله عنه)

An-Nadr bin Anas bin Malik narrated from his father who said

Book & Reference: Chapters on the description of the Day of Judgement, Ar-Riqaq, and Al-Wara' (Book 37, Hadith 19)
Scholarly Grading Source: Ahmad Muhammad Shakir (Sahih); Al-Albani (Sahih); Bashar Awad Maarouf (Hasan); Zubair Ali Zai (Isnaad Hasan)

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ الْهَاشِمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا بَدَلُ بْنُ الْمُحَبَّرِ، حَدَّثَنَا حَرْبُ بْنُ مَيْمُونٍ الأَنْصَارِيُّ أَبُو الْخَطَّابِ، حَدَّثَنَا النَّضْرُ بْنُ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ يَشْفَعَ لِي يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ أَنَا فَاعِلٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ فَأَيْنَ أَطْلُبُكَ قَالَ ‏"‏ اطْلُبْنِي أَوَّلَ مَا تَطْلُبُنِي عَلَى الصِّرَاطِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ قُلْتُ فَإِنْ لَمْ أَلْقَكَ عَلَى الصِّرَاطِ قَالَ ‏"‏ فَاطْلُبْنِي عِنْدَ الْمِيزَانِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قُلْتُ فَإِنْ لَمْ أَلْقَكَ عِنْدَ الْمِيزَانِ قَالَ ‏"‏ فَاطْلُبْنِي عِنْدَ الْحَوْضِ فَإِنِّي لاَ أُخْطِئُ هَذِهِ الثَّلاَثَ الْمَوَاطِنَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏

An-Nadr bin Anas bin Malik narrated from his father who said:"I asked the Prophet (s.a.w) to intercede for me on the Day of Judgement. He said: 'I am the one to do so.'" [He said:] "I said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Then where shall I seek you?' He said: 'Seek me, the first time you should seek me is on the Sirat.'" [He said:] "I said: 'If I do not meet you upon the Sirat?' He said: 'Then seek me at the Mizan.' I said:'And if I do not meet you at the Mizan?' He said: 'Then seek me at the Hawd, for indeed I will not me missed at these three locations

— Abu Khaliyl (Darussalam Jami' at-Tirmidhi 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

أنس بن مالك الأنصاري الخزرجي

Anas ibn Malik (Anas ibn Malik al-Ansari)

The devoted attendant (Khadim) of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ for ten years in Madinah, from the Hijrah until the Prophet's passing. He witnessed the Prophet's noble character firsthand andreceived his blessed supplication for abundant wealth, children, and long life in obedience.

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Collection: Jami' at-Tirmidhi (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 2433 (Book 37, Hadith 19))
Scholarly Grading Source: Ahmad Muhammad Shakir (Sahih); Al-Albani (Sahih); Bashar Awad Maarouf (Hasan); Zubair Ali Zai (Isnaad Hasan)
Ahmad Muhammad Shakir: SahihAl-Albani: SahihBashar Awad Maarouf: HasanZubair Ali Zai: Isnaad Hasan
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Book & Reference: The Book of Faith (Bk. 1, No. 14)

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— Abdul Hamid Siddiqui (Sahih Muslim English Translation)

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

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

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