53/13. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2128b — Two Types Among the People of Hell
The Arrogant Will Enter The Fire, And The Humble Will Enter Paradise
Two Types of People of Hell Hadith
Sahih Muslim : 2128b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2128b
حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " صِنْفَانِ مِنْ أَهْلِ النَّارِ لَمْ أَرَهُمَا قَوْمٌ مَعَهُمْ سِيَاطٌ كَأَذْنَابِ الْبَقَرِ يَضْرِبُونَ بِهَا النَّاسَ وَنِسَاءٌ كَاسِيَاتٌ عَارِيَاتٌ مُمِيلاَتٌ مَائِلاَتٌ رُءُوسُهُنَّ كَأَسْنِمَةِ الْبُخْتِ الْمَائِلَةِ لاَ يَدْخُلْنَ الْجَنَّةَ وَلاَ يَجِدْنَ رِيحَهَا وَإِنَّ رِيحَهَا لَتُوجَدُ مِنْ مَسِيرَةِ كَذَا وَكَذَا " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Two are the types amongst the denizens of Hell, the one possessing whips like the tail of an ox and they flog people with their help. (The second one) the women who would be naked in spite of their being dressed, who are seduced (to wrong paths) and seduce others with their hair high like humps. These women would not get into Paradise and they would not perceive the odour of Paradise, although its fragrance can be perceived from such and such distance (from great distance).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2128bIn-book reference : Book 53, Hadith 63USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 40, Hadith 6840
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2128b
This Hadith about two types of people of Hell gives a strong warning in clear words. Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said there are two types among the denizens of Hell whom he had not seen. One group has whips like the tails of oxen and uses them to beat people. The second group is women described as clothed yet naked, seduced and seducing, with hair high like the humps of camels. The Hadith states that such women would not enter Paradise and would not smell its fragrance, although its fragrance can be found from a great distance. The report warns against oppression, public sin, and conduct that pulls others toward wrong.
What we learn from this hadith
- Using power to beat people unjustly is strongly condemned in this report.
- The Hadith warns against being clothed yet naked and leading others to wrong.
- The warning about Paradise is stated in very serious terms.
- The report joins outward behavior with moral responsibility.
