Essential Hadith to Memorize
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حديث الآخرة والمغفرة
Hadith of the Hereafter & Forgiveness
Hadith of the Hereafter & Forgiveness
A hadith about preparing for the Hereafter.
9 min read
4 objectives
5 questions
Learning objectives
- Memorize the hadith about the Hereafter
- Explain preparing for the Day of Judgement
- Know the importance of forgiveness
- Live in this world like a traveller
Lesson
This hadith encourages us to think about the future. People should prepare for the hereafter with wealth, health, and religious practice. Other hadiths emphasize that those who forgive others will be forgiven. Forgiveness is a sign of goodwill. Life planning makes Muslims ready.
Arabic text
كُنْ فِي الدُّنْيَا كَأَنَّكَ غَرِيبٌ أَوْ عَابِرُ سَبِيلٍ
Source: Nawawi — Sahih al-Bukhari 6416
Key terms
The Hereafter
Akhirah
The life after death
Forgiveness
Maghfirah
Forgiveness from Allah
Provision
Zad
Preparing good deeds for the future life
Stranger
Gharib
One who lives in this world like a guest
Seeking forgiveness
Istighfar
Asking Allah's forgiveness
Comprehension quiz
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1
Which hadith urges preparing for the future life?
2
What does forgiving others bring?
3
Forgiveness is a sign of what?
4
What is the benefit of not holding on to anger?
5
Which hadith says we should live in this world like a stranger?