37/2. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 2421 — Sun Drawn Near on Judgment Day
What Has Been Related About the Matter of the Reckoning and Requital
Hadith About the Sun on Judgment Day
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2421
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2421
حَدَّثَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ يَزِيدَ بْنِ جَابِرٍ، حَدَّثَنِي سُلَيْمُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمِقْدَادُ، صَاحِبُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " إِذَا كَانَ يَوْمُ الْقِيَامَةِ أُدْنِيَتِ الشَّمْسُ مِنَ الْعِبَادِ حَتَّى تَكُونَ قِيدَ مِيلٍ أَوِ اثْنَيْنِ " . قَالَ سُلَيْمٌ لاَ أَدْرِي أَىَّ الْمِيلَيْنِ عَنَى أَمَسَافَةَ الأَرْضِ أَمِ الْمِيلَ الَّذِي تُكْتَحَلُ بِهِ الْعَيْنُ قَالَ " فَتَصْهَرُهُمُ الشَّمْسُ فَيَكُونُونَ فِي الْعَرَقِ بِقَدْرِ أَعْمَالِهِمْ فَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ يَأْخُذُهُ إِلَى عَقِبَيْهِ وَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ يَأْخُذُهُ إِلَى رُكْبَتَيْهِ وَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ يَأْخُذُهُ إِلَى حَقْوَيْهِ وَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ يُلْجِمُهُ إِلْجَامًا " . فَرَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُشِيرُ بِيَدِهِ إِلَى فِيهِ أَىْ يُلْجِمُهُ إِلْجَامًا . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ . وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ وَابْنِ عُمَرَ .
Al-Miqdad Narrated from:
I Heard The Messenger Of Allah (S.A.W) Saying: 'On The Day Of Judgement, The Sun Will Be Drawn Near The Servants, Until It Has Come A Mile Or Two (Away).'" Sulaim Bin 'Amir Said: " I Do Not Know If It Is Miles That Refer To Distance On The Land, Or Al-Mil Which Is Used To Apply Kuhl For The Eyes."He (The Prophet (S.A.W)): "The Sun Will Melt Them, Until They Will Be In Sweat According To Their Deeds. Among Them One Will Be Covered Up To His Ankles, And Among Them Will Be One Who Is Covered Up To His Knees, And Among Them Will Be One Who Is Covered Up To His Waist, And Among Them Will Be One Who Is Bridled With It.' I Saw The Messenger Of Allah (S.A.W) Indicating With His Hand Toward His Mouth, Meaning That One Would Be Bridled With It.'"[Abu 'Eisa Said:] This Hadith Is Hasan Sahih. There Are Narrations On This Topic From Abu Sa'Eed And Ibn 'Umar.
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2421In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 7English translation : Vol. 4, Book 11, Hadith 2421
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2421
This hadith about the Day of Judgment gives a strong picture of the seriousness of standing before Allah. The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said the sun will be brought very near to people, until it is only a mile or two away. Sulaim bin Amir carefully notes that he was not sure whether this meant a land mile or the small stick used for applying kohl. The main message is clear: people will face intense heat and sweat according to their deeds. Some will be covered to the ankles, some to the knees, some to the waist, and some will be bridled by sweat. This hadith reminds the believer that actions matter and that the Day of Resurrection is not a light matter.
What we learn from this hadith
- People will face a severe standing on the Day of Judgment.
- The amount of sweat mentioned is connected to people’s deeds.
- The Prophet (s.a.w) explained the scene clearly with words and a hand gesture.
- Remembering the Hereafter can help a person take daily actions more seriously.
