47/18. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3142 — Gathering on the Day of Resurrection
Regarding Surat Bani Isra'il
Hadith About Being Gathered on the Day of Resurrection
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3142
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3142
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ مُوسَى، وَسُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَوْسِ بْنِ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " يُحْشَرُ النَّاسُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ثَلاَثَةَ أَصْنَافٍ صِنْفًا مُشَاةً وَصِنْفًا رُكْبَانًا وَصِنْفًا عَلَى وُجُوهِهِمْ " . قِيلَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ وَكَيْفَ يَمْشُونَ عَلَى وُجُوهِهِمْ قَالَ " إِنَّ الَّذِي أَمْشَاهُمْ عَلَى أَقْدَامِهِمْ قَادِرٌ عَلَى أَنْ يُمْشِيَهُمْ عَلَى وُجُوهِهِمْ أَمَا إِنَّهُمْ يَتَّقُونَ بِوُجُوهِهِمْ كُلَّ حَدَبٍ وَشَوْكٍ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ . وَقَدْ رَوَى وُهَيْبٌ عَنِ ابْنِ طَاوُسٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم شَيْئًا مِنْ هَذَا .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Said: "People Will Be Gathered In Three Classes On The Day Of Resurrection: A Class Walking, A Class Riding, And A Class Upon Their Faces." It Was Said: "O Messenger Of Allah! How Will They Walk Upon Their Faces?" He Said: "Indeed The One Who Made Them Walk Upon Their Feet, Is Able To Make Them Walk Upon Their Faces. Verily They Will Try To Protect Their Faces From Every Bump And Thorn."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3142In-book reference : Book 47, Hadith 194English translation : Vol. 5, Book 44, Hadith 3142
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3142
This hadith describes how people will be gathered on the Day of Resurrection in three groups: some walking, some riding, and some upon their faces. When the Companions asked how people could walk on their faces, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم answered by reminding them of Allah’s power. The One who made people walk on their feet is able to make them walk upon their faces. The hadith about being gathered on faces teaches a serious point about the Hereafter: the gathering will not be like normal life now. It also shows that questions about resurrection should be answered by remembering Allah’s ability over all things.
What we learn from this hadith
- People will be gathered on the Day of Resurrection in different states.
- Allah’s power is not limited by what humans usually see.
- The Companions asked when they needed clarity.
- The Hereafter contains matters that should lead to reflection and caution.
