32/8. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 2142 — Righteous Deeds Before Death
Chapter :
Hadith About Righteous Deeds Before Death
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2142
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2142
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قال: حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ حُمَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " إِذَا أَرَادَ اللَّهُ بِعَبْدٍ خَيْرًا اسْتَعْمَلَهُ " . فَقِيلَ كَيْفَ يَسْتَعْمِلُهُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ " يُوَفِّقُهُ لِعَمَلٍ صَالِحٍ قَبْلَ الْمَوْتِ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
Anas Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: "When Allah Wants Good For A Slave, He Puts Him In Action." It Was Said: "How Does He Put Him In Action O Messenger Of Allah?" He Said: "By Making Him Meet Up With The Righteous Deeds Before Death."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2142In-book reference : Book 32, Hadith 10English translation : Vol. 4, Book 6, Hadith 2142
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2142
This hadith about righteous deeds before death gives a clear and hopeful message. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said that when Allah wants good for a servant, He "puts him in action." When asked what that means, he explained that Allah grants him success in doing a righteous deed before death. The wording is simple but deep. A good ending is linked with Allah's help and with action. The hadith does not tell a person to guess anyone's final state. It points the believer back to sincere effort, good deeds, and hope in Allah. It also reminds us that doing good near the end of life is a great mercy from Allah.
What we learn from this hadith
- Allah may guide a servant to righteous deeds before death.
- A good ending is connected with Allah's help.
- The believer should keep doing good until life ends.
- Righteous action is a sign of divine care.
