53/17. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2871b — Verse About Grave Torment
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 Verse and the Torment of the Grave
Sahih Muslim : 2871b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2871b
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ نَافِعٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، - يَعْنُونَ ابْنَ مَهْدِيٍّ - عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ خَيْثَمَةَ، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ بْنِ عَازِبٍ، { يُثَبِّتُ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا بِالْقَوْلِ الثَّابِتِ فِي الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا وَفِي الآخِرَةِ} قَالَ نَزَلَتْ فِي عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ .
Al-Bara' bin 'Azib Narrated from:
This verse: "Allah keeps those who believe steadfast with firm word in this world and the Hereafter" was revealed in connection with the torment of the grave.
[1] Ibrâhîm 14:27.Reference : Sahih Muslim 2871bIn-book reference : Book 53, Hadith 89USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 40, Hadith 6866
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2871b
This Hadith from Al-Bara ibn Azib is very brief. It states that the verse, “Allah keeps those who believe steadfast with firm word in this world and the Hereafter,” was revealed in connection with the torment of the grave. The narration does not include the longer question and answer wording found in the related report. Its purpose here is to connect the Quranic phrase about steadfastness with the grave. The Hadith reminds readers that firmness in belief is not only needed during life. It also matters in the Hereafter, including the stage of the grave mentioned in this report.
What we learn from this hadith
- The verse about firm word is linked to the grave.
- The Hadith confirms the connection between faith and the unseen stage after death.
- The shorter wording preserves the main point without extra detail.
- Steadfast belief is presented as important beyond worldly life.
