65/39.3. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 4812 — Where Are the Kings of Earth?
The Statement of Allah the Most High: "...And on the Day of Resurrection, the whole of the earth will be grasped by His Hand and the heavens will be rolled up in His Right Hand..." (V.39:67)
Hadith About Allah’s Kingship on the Day of Resurrection
Sahih Bukhari : 4812
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 4812
حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ عُفَيْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي اللَّيْثُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ خَالِدِ بْنِ مُسَافِرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " يَقْبِضُ اللَّهُ الأَرْضَ، وَيَطْوِي السَّمَوَاتِ بِيَمِينِهِ، ثُمَّ يَقُولُ أَنَا الْمَلِكُ، أَيْنَ مُلُوكُ الأَرْضِ ".
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "Allah will hold the whole earth, and roll all the heavens up in His Right Hand, and then He will say, 'I am the King; where are the kings of the earth?"'
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 4812In-book reference : Book 65, Hadith 334USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 6, Book 60, Hadith 336
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 4812
This Hadith is a powerful reminder about Allah’s kingship. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said that Allah will hold the whole earth and roll up the heavens in His Right Hand. Then He will say, 'I am the King; where are the kings of the earth?' The core message is that worldly power is temporary and limited. People may hold titles, rule lands, or have authority in this life, but the Hadith about Allah’s kingship shows that all power belongs to Allah in truth. It teaches humility before Allah and reminds the heart not to be fooled by human status, position, or control.
What we learn from this hadith
- Allah is the true King over the heavens and the earth.
- Earthly kingship is temporary and limited.
- The Day of Resurrection will show the weakness of worldly power.
- The Hadith calls people to humility before Allah.
