Riyad as-Salihin, 1853
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Saihan (Oxus), Jaihan (Jaxartes), Al-Furat (Euphrates) and An-Nil (Nile) are all from the rivers of Jannah." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعنه رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :
سيحان وجيحان والفرات والنيل كل من أنهار الجنة
((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 18, Hadith 46
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It highlights the great bounty of Allah Almighty towards His servants, as He shows them in this world what makes them rejoice at the bliss of Paradise and motivates them to seek it.<br>
2) Paradise has been created and it does exist, along with the bliss therein. Likewise, Hellfire has been created and exists, along with its painful punishment.