53/17. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2871a — Firm Word in the Grave
The Deceased Is Shown His Place In Paradise Or The Fire; And Confirmation Of The Torment In The Grave - We Seek Refuge With Allah From That
Firm Word in the Grave: Allah Is My Lord
Sahih Muslim : 2871a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2871a
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارِ بْنِ عُثْمَانَ الْعَبْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ بْنِ مَرْثَدٍ، عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ عُبَيْدَةَ، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ بْنِ عَازِبٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " { يُثَبِّتُ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِالْقَوْلِ الثَّابِتِ} قَالَ " نَزَلَتْ فِي عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ فَيُقَالُ لَهُ مَنْ رَبُّكَ فَيَقُولُ رَبِّيَ اللَّهُ وَنَبِيِّيَ مُحَمَّدٌ صلى الله عليه وسلم . فَذَلِكَ قَوْلُهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ { يُثَبِّتُ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِالْقَوْلِ الثَّابِتِ فِي الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا وَفِي الآخِرَةِ} " .
Al-Bara' bin 'Azib Narrated from:
Al-Bara' b. `Azib reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying: This verse: "Allah grants steadfastness to those who believe with firm word," was revealed in connection with the torment of the grave. It would be said to him: Who is your Lord? And he would say: Allah is my Lord and Muhammad is my Apostle (ﷺ), and that is (what is implied) by the words of Allah, the Exalted: "Allah keeps steadfast those who believe with firm word in this world and in the Hereafter."
[1] Ibrâhîm 14:27.Reference : Sahih Muslim 2871aIn-book reference : Book 53, Hadith 88USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 40, Hadith 6865
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2871a
This Hadith from Al-Bara ibn Azib links the verse about Allah granting steadfastness to those who believe with firm word to the torment of the grave. The person is asked, “Who is your Lord?” He answers, “Allah is my Lord and Muhammad is my Apostle.” The Prophet then connects this answer to the words of Allah about keeping believers firm in this world and the Hereafter. The Hadith does not give a long list of questions here. It focuses on firmness in faith at the grave and the believer’s answer. It is a strong reminder that true faith matters beyond this life.
What we learn from this hadith
- The verse about firm word is connected to the grave in this Hadith.
- The believer answers that Allah is his Lord.
- The believer also identifies Muhammad as the Messenger.
- Steadfast faith is shown as meaningful in this world and the Hereafter.
