53/13. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2848d — Space in Paradise
The Arrogant Will Enter The Fire, And The Humble Will Enter Paradise
Paradise Hadith About Space Allah Leaves
Sahih Muslim : 2848d
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2848d
حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَفَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ سَلَمَةَ - أَخْبَرَنَا ثَابِتٌ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنسًا، يَقُولُ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " يَبْقَى مِنَ الْجَنَّةِ مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ أَنْ يَبْقَى ثُمَّ يُنْشِئُ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى لَهَا خَلْقًا مِمَّا يَشَاءُ " .
Anas Narrated from:
Anas reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying: There would be left some space in Paradise as Allah would like that to be left. Then Allah would create another creation as He would like.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2848dIn-book reference : Book 53, Hadith 49USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 40, Hadith 6826
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2848d
This narration from Anas focuses only on Paradise. Allah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم said there would remain from Paradise what Allah wished to remain. Then Allah would create another creation for it from whatever He wished. The core topic is Paradise and Allah's will. Unlike the related reports that also mention Hell saying "Is there anything more," this text does not mention Hell. It should therefore be explained on its own terms. The hadith teaches that Paradise is under Allah's command and that He fills it as He wishes. It also reminds the reader not to add details beyond the narration. The report is short, but it carries a clear message about Allah's power over creation and the final arrangement of Paradise.
What we learn from this hadith
- The hadith says some part of Paradise remains as Allah wills.
- Allah then creates another creation for Paradise as He wishes.
- This narration focuses on Paradise, not Hell.
- It teaches that Paradise is fully under Allah's command.
