Words of the Prophet

The Teaching of Prophet Mohammad in Hadith

Prophet Mohammad tells us a parable in his teaching how Allah only punishes the arrogant and tyrants but protects the weak and rewards the righteous. The Prophet said:

“Paradise and the (Hell) Fire argued, and the (Hell) Fire said, “I have been given the privilege of receiving the arrogant and the tyrants.” Paradise said, “What is the matter with me? Why do only the weak and the humble among people enter me?”

On that, Allah said to Paradise: “You are My Mercy, which I bestow on whomever I wish of my servants.” Then Allah said to the (Hell) Fire, “You are my punishment by which I excruciate whomever I wish of my slaves. Each of you will have its fill.”

As for the (Hell) Fire, it will not be filled till Allah puts His Foot over it whereupon it will say, “Enough! Enough! Enough!” At that time it will be filled, and its different parts will come closer to each other; and Allah will not wrong any of His creatures. As regards Paradise, Allah will create further creatures to fill it with.” 

(narrated by Abu’huraira, From Bukhari Hadith, Vol V, no 4850)

Jarir Ibn Abdullah narrated:

“We were sitting with the Prophet on the fourteenth night (of a lunar month), when he (the Prophet) looked at the full moon and said:

“You will see your Lord as you see this moon, with no difficulty in looking at Him. So, whoever can, should not miss performing prayers before sunrise (Fajr) and before sunset (Asr)” 

Then the Prophet recited:

“And celebrate the praises of thy Lord before the rising of the sun and before (its) setting.” (Quran 50:39)

(narrated by Jarir Ibn Abdullah, From Bukhari Hadith Vol V no 4851)