Wednesday 16 March 2011

The reality strikes

Salam,

It was narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) that women will form the majority of the people of Hell. It was narrated from ‘Imraan ibn Husayn that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “I looked into Paradise and I saw that the majority of its people were the poor. And I looked into Hell and I saw that the majority of its people are women.”

(Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 3241; Muslim, 2737)

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was asked about it and he explained the reason.

It was narrated that ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Abbaas said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “I was shown Hell and I have never seen anything more terrifying than it. And I saw that the majority of its people are women.” They said, “Why, O Messenger of Allaah?” He said, “Because of their ingratitude (kufr).” It was said, “Are they ungrateful to Allaah?” He said, “They are ungrateful to their companions (husbands) and ungrateful for good treatment. If you are kind to one of them for a lifetime then she sees one (undesirable) thing in you, she will say, ‘I have never had anything good from you.’” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1052)

Naudzubillahi min dzalik..what a reminder. The issues on women entail more discussion and insya-Allah this week my entries would revolve around the common theme 'Women'. Ma'assalaamah for now.

2 comments:

Aisyah said...

salam,

all of us must take this hadith seriously (really!)

very good reminder sometimes we overlook this matter

what if you present this hadith in our next usrah (or future usrah)so we will have more discussion in this very important topic

jazakallah

Chai Tea said...

Waalaikumsalam wrt,
Jazakillah to you!This is a good suggestion masya-Allah.
I wish to book the hadith segment in our future usrah in another two weeks (coz someone is already booked in the next session for hadith).In the mean time I will gather supporting facts and content for the elaboration of this hadith, insya-Allah.
Take care sis.