1/55. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 453 — Warning About Dry Heels
Washing the (heels and) Achilles tendon
Woe to the Heels Because of Hell-fire
Sunan Ibn Majah : 453
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 453
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ أَبِي الشَّوَارِبِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ الْمُخْتَارِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُهَيْلٌ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ " وَيْلٌ لِلأَعْقَابِ مِنَ النَّارِ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Prophet said: "Woe to the heels because of Hell-fire."
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 453In-book reference : Book 1, Hadith 187English translation : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 453
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 453
This narration from Abu Hurairah gives the same strong warning in a short form: "Woe to the heels because of Hell-fire." It is one of the key hadiths people search when learning about washing feet in wudu. The text does not list all steps of ablution, but it clearly points to the seriousness of neglecting the heels. A careful explanation should not turn it into unrelated advice. It is about the heels and the need for proper ablution. For everyday practice, the Hadith reminds a person to wash the feet with attention, especially the areas that may remain dry if wudu is done too quickly.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Hadith gives a direct warning about the heels.
- It supports careful washing of the feet in wudu.
- A person should avoid leaving parts of the heel neglected during ablution.
