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Narrated by Usama (radhi-Allahu-’anhu) :

Allah’s Messenger (salla-Allaahu-’alayhi-wa-sallam) said :

“I stood at the gate of Jannah (Paradise) and saw that the majority of the people who entered it were the poor, while the wealthy were stopped at the gate (for the accounts). But the companions of the Fire were ordered to be taken to the Fire. Then I stood at the gate of the Fire and saw that the majority of those who entered it were women.”

[ Sahih al-Bukhari, No. 4854 ]

* Related post : The Eclipse.

Narrated by Usama (radhi-Allahu-’anhu) :

During the lifetime of Allah’s Messenger (salla-Allaahu-’alayhi-wa-sallam), the sun eclipsed. Allah’s Messenger (salla-Allaahu-’alayhi-wa-sallam) offered the prayer of (the) eclipse and so did the people along with him.

He performed a long Qiyam (standing posture) during which Surat-al-Baqara could have been recited; then he performed a pro-longed bowing, then raised his head and stood for a long time which was slightly less than that of the first Qiyam (and recited Qur’an). Then he performed a prolonged bowing again but the period was shorter than the period of the first bowing, then he stood up and then prostrated. Again he stood up, but this time the period of standing was less than the first standing. Then he performed a prolonged bowing but of a lesser duration than the first, then he stood up again for a long time but for a lesser duration than the first. Then he performed a prolonged bowing but of lesser duration than the first, and then he again stood up, and then prostrated and then finished his prayer. By then the sun eclipse had cleared.

Allah’s Messenger (salla-Allaahu-’alayhi-wa-sallam) then said, “The sun and the moon are two signs among the signs of Allah, and they do not eclipse because of the death or birth of someone, so when you observe the eclipse, remember Allah (offer the eclipse prayer).”

They (the people) said, “O Allah’s Messenger ! We saw you stretching your hand to take something at this place of yours, then we saw you stepping backward.”

He said, “I saw Paradise (or Paradise was shown to me), and I stretched my hand to pluck a bunch (of grapes), and had I plucked it, you would have eaten of it as long as this world exists. Then I saw the (Hell) Fire, and I have never before, seen such a horrible sight as that, and I saw that the majority of its dwellers were women.”

The people asked, “O Allah’s Messenger ! What is the reason for that ?”

He replied, “Because of their ungratefulness.”

It was said. “Do they disbelieve in Allah (are they ungrateful to Allah) ?”

He replied, “They are not thankful to their husbands and are ungrateful for the favors done to them. Even if you do good to one of them all your life, when she seems some harshness from you, she will say, “I have never seen any good from you.’ “

[ Sahih al-Bukhari, No. 4855 ]

* Related post : At The Gate of Jannah.

Narrated by Anas ibnu Malik (RA) :

Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) said :

Nobody who enters Jannah (Paradise) likes to go back to the world even if he got everything on the earth, except a Mujahid who wishes to return to the world so that he may be martyred ten times because of the dignity he receives (from Allaah).

[ Sahih Al-Bukhari, Vol. 4 (Kitab al-Jihad), No. 2629 ]

Narrated by Aisha bint Abu Bakr (RA) :

Allaah’s Messenger expired in my house and on the day of my turn, leaning against my chest. One of us (i.e. the Prophet’s wives ) used to recite a prayer asking Allah to protect him from all evils when he became sick. So I started asking Allah to protect him from all evils (by reciting a prayer ).

He raised his head towards the sky and said,

With the highest companions, with the highest companions.

‘Abdur-Rahman ibn Abu Bakr passed carrying a fresh leaf-stalk of a date-palm and the Prophet looked at it and I thought that the Prophet was in need of it (for cleaning his teeth ). So I took it (from ‘Abdur Rahman) and chewed its head and shook it and gave it to the Prophet who cleaned his teeth with it, in the best way he had ever cleaned his teeth, and then he gave it to me, and suddenly his hand dropped down or it fell from his hand (i.e. he expired).

So Allaah made my saliva mix with his saliva on his last day on earth and his first day in the Hereafter

[ Sahih Al Bukhari, Vol. 5 (Book of Military Expeditions), No. 4131 ]

Narrated by Aisha bint Abu Bakr (RA) :

It was one of the favors of Allaah towards me that Allaah’s Messenger expired in my house on the day of my turn while he was leaning against my chest and Allaah made my saliva mix with his saliva at his death. ‘Abdur-Rahman entered upon me with a Siwak in his hand and I was supporting (the back of) Allaah’s Messenger (against my chest ). I saw Allaah’s Messenger looking at it (i.e. Siwak) and I knew that he loved the Siwak, so I said ( to him ),

Shall I take it for you ?

He nodded in agreement. So I took it and it was too stiff for him to use, so I said,

Shall I soften it for you ?

He nodded his approval. So I softened it and he cleaned his teeth with it. In front of him there was a jug or a tin, (The sub-narrator, ‘Umar is in doubt as to which was right) containing water. He started dipping his hand in the water and rubbing his face with it, he said,

None has the right to be worshipped except Allah. Death has its agonies.

He then lifted his hands (towards the sky) and started saying,

With the highest companion,

till he expired and his hand dropped down.

[ Sahih Al Bukhari, Vol. 5 (Book of Military Expeditions), No. 4129 ]

Narrated by Abu Musa Al-’Ashari (RA) :

I performed ablution in my house and then went out and said :

Today I shall stick to Allaah’s Messenger and stay with him all this day of mine (in his service).

I went to the Mosque and asked about Allaah’s Messenger (SAW). They said :

He had gone in this direction.

So I followed his way, asking about him till he entered a place called Bir Aris. I sat at its gate that was made of date-palm leaves till Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) finished answering the call of nature and performed ablution. Then I went up to him to see him sitting at the well of Aris at the middle of its edge with his legs uncovered, hanging in the well.

I greeted him and went back and sat at the gate. I said :

Today I will be the gatekeeper of Allaah’s Messenger.

Abu Bakr (RA) came and pushed the gate. I asked :

Who is it ?

He said :

Abu Bakr.

I told him to wait, went in and said :

O Allaah’s Messenger ! Abu Bakr asks for permission to enter.

He said :

Admit him and give him the glad tidings that he will be in Paradise.

So I went out and said to Abu Bakr (RA) :

Come in, and Allah’s Messenger gives you the glad tidings that you will be in Paradise.

Abu Bakr entered and sat on the right side of Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) on the built edge of the well and hung his legs n the well as Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) did and uncovered his legs.

I then returned and sat (at the gate). I had left my brother performing ablution and he intended to follow me. So I said (to myself) :

If Allaah wants good for so-and-so (i.e. my brother), He will bring him here.

Suddenly somebody moved the door. I asked :

Who is it ?

He said :

‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab.

I told him to wait, went in and said :

O Allaah’s Messenger ! ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab asks for permission to enter.

He said :

Admit him and give him the glad tidings that he will be in Paradise.

So I went out and said to ‘Umar (RA) :

Come in, and Allah’s Messenger gives you the glad tidings that you will be in Paradise.

So he entered and sat beside Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) on the built edge of the well on the left side and hung his legs in the well.

I returned and sat (at the gate) and said (to myself) :

If Allaah wants good for so-and-so, He will bring him here.

Suddenly somebody moved the door. I asked :

Who is it ?

He said :

‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan.

I told him to wait, went in and informed him.

He said :

Admit him, give him the glad tidings of entering Paradise after a calamity that will befall him.

So I went up to him and said :

Come in, Allaah’s Messenger give you the glad tidings of entering Paradise after a calamity that will befall you.

He praised Allah and said :

I seek Allah’s Aid.

‘Uthman then came in and found that the built edge of the well was occupied, so he sat opposite to Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) on the other side.

Sa’id ibn Al-Musaiyab said :

I interpret this (narration) in terms of their graves.

[ Sahih Al-Bukhari, The Book of the Companions of the Prophet, No. 3422 & No. 3441 ]

Narrated by Abu Ad-Darda (RA) :

While I was sitting with Allaah’s Messenger (SAW), Abu Bakr (RA) came, lifting up one corner of his garment uncovering his knee.

Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) said :

Your companion has had a quarrel.

Abu Bakr (RA) greeted Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) and said :

O Allaah’s Messenger ! There was something (i.e. quarrel) between me and the son of Al-Khattab. I talked to him harshly and then regretted that, and requested him to forgive me, but he refused. This is why I have come to you.

Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) said thrice :

O Abu Bakr ! May Allah forgive you.

In the meanwhile, ‘Umar regretted his refusal of Abu Bakr’s excuse and went to Abu Bakr’s house and asked if Abu Bakr was there. They replied in the negative.

So he came to Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) and greeted him, but signs of displeasure appeared on the face of Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) till Abu Bakr (RA) pitied ‘Umar (RA), so he knelt and said twice :

O Allaah’s Messenger ! By Allaah ! I was more unjust to him (than he to me).

Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) said :

Allaah sent me (as a Prophet) to you (people) but you said (to me), “You are telling a lie“, while Abu Bakr said, “He has said the truth“, and consoled me with himself and his money.

He then said twice :

Won’t you then give up harming my companion ?

After that nobody harmed Abu Bakr (RA).

[ Sahih Al-Bukhari, The Book of the Companions of the Prophet, No. 3412 ]

Narrated by ‘Abdullah ibnu ‘Amr ibnu Al-’As (RA) :

Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) said :

Verily, Allah does not take away the knowledge, by taking it away from (the hearts of) the people, but takes it away by the death of the religious learned men (scholars) till when none of them (the religious learned men) remains, people will take ignorant persons as their leaders who when consulted will give their verdict without knowledge. So they will go astray and will lead the people astray.

[ Sahih Muslim, No. 6462 & Sahih Al-Bukhari, No. 101 ]

Narrated by Abu Hurairah (RA) :

Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) said,

If there was a river at the door of anyone of you and he took a bath in it five times a day would you notice any dirt on him ?

They said,

Not a trace of dirt would be left.

Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) added,

That is the example of the five prayers with which Allah blots out (annuls) evil deeds.

[ Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 1, Book 10 (Prayer Times), No. 507 ]

Narrated by Anas ibnu Malik (radhi-Allahu-’anhu) :

While Allah’s Messenger (salla-Allaahu-’alayhi-wa-sallam) was in the market, a man called (somebody),

O Abu-l-Qasim !

Allah’s Messenger (salla-Allaahu-’alayhi-wa-sallam) turned to him and said :

Name yourselves after me but do not call yourselves by my kunya.

[ Sahih Al-Bukhari, Book 4, Volume 56, Hadith 739 ]

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A kunya (pronounced koon-ya) or kunyat, an honorific widely used in place of given names through the Arab world and the medieval Muslim world. It is a component of an Arabic name, a type of epithet referring to the bearer’s first-born son or daughter.

The kunya, which is abu (father) or umm (mother) plus the name of their first-born son or daughter. For example, Umm Ja’far Aminah is the mother of Ja’far. The kunya precedes the personal name.

Use of the kunya normally signifies some closeness between the speaker and the person so addressed, but is more polite than use of the first name. The kunya is also frequently used to indicate respect.

Qasim was Allah’s Messenger (salla-Allaahu-’alayhi-wa-sallam) first son, hence the kunya Abu-l-Qasim. And I am Abu Farhan.

Narrated by Anas ibnu Malik (radhi-Allahu-’anhu) :

While Allah’s Messenger (salla-Allaahu-’alayhi-wa-sallam) was in the market, a man called (somebody),

O Abu-l-Qasim !

Allah’s Messenger (salla-Allaahu-’alayhi-wa-sallam) turned to him and said :

Name yourselves after me but do not call yourselves by my kunya.

[ Sahih Al-Bukhari, Book 4, Volume 56, Hadith 739 ]

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A kunya (pronounced koon-ya) or kunyat, an honorific widely used in place of given names through the Arab world and the medieval Muslim world. It is a component of an Arabic name, a type of epithet referring to the bearer’s first-born son or daughter.

The kunya, which is abu (father) or umm (mother) plus the name of their first-born son or daughter. For example, Umm Ja’far Aminah is the mother of Ja’far. The kunya precedes the personal name.

Use of the kunya normally signifies some closeness between the speaker and the person so addressed, but is more polite than use of the first name. The kunya is also frequently used to indicate respect.

Qasim was Allah’s Messenger (salla-Allaahu-’alayhi-wa-sallam) first son, hence the kunya Abu-l-Qasim. And I am Abu Farhan.

Once, a friend went home and explained to his 6 year old son about Dajjal to make him realize the tough times that his generation might face.

Father (in a fearful voice) :

Dajjal can go anywhere but he cannot enter Makkah and Madinah.

Son (speaking confidently) :

Of course Dajjal wouldn’t be able to enter Makkah and Madinah.

Father (curious) :

How come ?!?

Son (calm) :

Because when he would reach the check post, the police would check his residence permit, on which his name “Dajjal” would be written. So, they would immediately arrest him.

These are related hadith from Sahih Al-Bukhari

Narrated Anas bin Malik:

The Prophet (SAW) said, “There will be no town which Ad-Dajjal will not enter except Mekkah and Madinah, and there will be no entrance (road) (of both Mekkah and Madinah) but the angels will be standing in rows guarding it against him, and then Madinah will shake with its inhabitants thrice (i.e. three earth-quakes will take place) and Allah (SWT) will expel all the non-believers and the hypocrites from it.”

Volume 3, Book 30, Number 105

Narrated Abu Bakr (RA) :

The Prophet (SAW) said, “The terror caused by Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal will not enter Madinah and at that time Madinah will have seven gates and there will be two angels at each gate guarding them.”

Volume 3, Book 30, Number 103

Narrated Ibn Abbas (RA) :

The Prophet (SAW) said, “On the night of my Ascent to the Heaven, I saw Musa (Moses) who was a tall brown curly-haired man as if he was one of the men of Shan’awa tribe, and I saw ‘Isa (Jesus), a man of medium height and moderate complexion inclined to the red and white colors and of lank hair. I also saw Malik, the gate-keeper of the (Hell) Fire and Ad-Dajjal amongst the signs which Allah showed me.” (The Prophet (SAW) then recited the Holy Verse) : “So be not you in doubt of meeting him’ when you met Moses during the night of Mi’raj over the heavens” (32.23)

Volume 4, Book 54, Number 462

Narrated Abu Hurairah (RA):

The Prophet (SAW) said, “Neither Messiah (Ad-Dajjal) nor plague will enter Medina.”

Volume 7, Book 71, Number 627