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to the Lord of all that exists in the abode of the world. O Maalik, do not make them heavy with iron collars, for they used to take a bath after Al-Janaabah (after entering into a state of major impurity, Le., for the most part, after sexual intercourse). O Maalik, do not bind them with fetters, for they used to make circuits around my inviolable House. O Maalik, do not attire them with Al-Qataraan, for they removed their garments for Ihraam (Le. for entering into the inviolable state of being a pilgrim). O Maalik, say to the Hellfire that it should take them in accordance to their deeds, for the Hellfire is more acquainted with the amount (of punishment) they are deserving than a mother is with her child.’ Then among them is he who the Hellfixe takes until his heels. And among them is he who the Hellfire takes until his knees. Among them is he who the Hellfire takes until his navel. And among them is he who it takes until his chest. When Allah exacts retribution for them based on their major sins, their rebelliousness, and their persistence (in sinning), He will open a door between them and the Mushrikeen (those who associated partners with Allah in worship), so that they (ie. sinful Muslims) will be in the highest Jevel of the Hellfire. Therein they will taste neither coolness nor drink. They will cry, and they will say, ‘Oh! Muhammad! Have mercy on the wretched ones from your nation and intercede for them, for the Hellfire has eaten their flesh, their bones, and their blood.’ Then they will call out, ‘O our Lord, O our Master: have mercy on those who did not associate partners with You in the abode of the world, though they did err and perpetrate wrong and transgress.’ At that point, the Mushrikoon will say, ‘What has your Eemaan (faith) in Allah and Muhammad availed you?" Allah will become angry for that and He 8% will say, ‘O Jibreel, go and take out those from the Hellfire that are from the nation of Muhammad #3’ He will take them out in groups, and they will have been burned. Then he will cast them upon a river at the Gate of Paradise; it is called the River of Life. They will remain there until they return to being more blooming than they were before. Then He 4% will order the angels to admit them into (Paradise) as the freed ones of the Most Merciful from the nation of Muhammad #%. They will be identified by that (mark) among the People of Paradise. Then they will beseech Allah to erase from them that mark, and Allah will then erase it from them. Thereafter they will not be known by it among the people of Paradise.” Parts of this narration are attested to in other Ahandeeth. And Allah 8 knows best.

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After mentioning the Ahaadeeth of intercession, we will mention the last to come out of the Hellfire and enter Paradise, Insha Allah.

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THE INTERCESSION OF THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH #¢

The first kind of intercession is the Prophet's first intercession: it is the greater intercession and it is specific to him # from among his brother believers and Messengers ~ O Allah, send prayers and blessings upon him and upon them all. It is the intercession which the entire creation hopes will come about, even Al-Khaleel (one who is given extra special love; a very high ranking with Allah 4%) Ibraaheem #2) and Moosa Al-Kaleem. The people will begin with Adam 3%, asking him to intercede, and they will continue on to the Messengers after him. Every one of them will turn away from it (from the request to intercede), saying, ‘Tam not the one for it until the matier ends at the chief of the children of Adam in this world and in the Hereafter - Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah 2 always. Then he will say, “I am for it, I am for it” He will go and intercede with Allah ‘Azza Wa-Jall (To Him belongs Might and Majesty), for Him 8 to come and issue judgments between His slaves, and to give rest to them from their standing; and to distinguish between the believer among them and the disbeliever among them, in order to reward the believers with Paradise and the disbelievers with the Hellfire. We mentioned this when we discussed the Tafseer of this Verse:

“And in some parts of night (also) offer the salah (prayer) with it (ie, recite the Quran in the prayer), as an additional prayer (Tahajjud optional prayer-Nawafil) for you (O Muhammad 2). It may be that your Lord will raise you io Mugam Mahmud (a station of praise and glory, i.e. the honor of intercession on the Day of

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Resurrection,)"1 We already related those Ahaadeeth which mention or allude to that station of praise and glory, and what we related is sufficient in that regard. And all praise is for Allah, and all blessings are from Him.

What Honors And Tasks The Messenger Of Allah # Is Singled Out With From Among All Of The Prophets And Messengers - O Allah, Send Prayers On Them All

Jaabir ibn ‘Abdullah & reported that the Messenger of Allah #8 said, “Lhave been given five (endowments or distinctions) which no other Prophet before me was given: 1) I have been made victorious with, terror for the distance of one month (ie, all people and armies within that range are terrified to 0 to war with the Prophet ); 2) the earth has been made as a Masjid and pure place for me; 3) the spoils of war have been made lawful for me, and they were not made lawful to anyone before me; 4) I have been granted the intercession; 5) and a Prophet would be sent (only) to his people, whereas I have been sent to all peoples.” (Bukhaaree and Muslim) Abu Daawood At-Tiyaalisee related the same through a different chain from Abu Dharr . “And I have been granted the intercession” means the greater intercession, which is also the first one; with it, the Prophet 2% will intercede to Allah ‘Azza We-Jall (To Him belongs Might and Majesty) for Him to come and issue judgments. It is the intercession that all created beings hope will be granted — even Al-Khaleel Ibraaheem 34, Moosa Al-Kaleem x1, and all other Prophets, Messengers, and believers. The first ones and the last ones will acknowledge it. This is the intercession that is accorded to the Prophet #% alone. As to interceding for the sinners, it is established for other Prophets as well, not to mention for the angels, and this we will explain later on through authentically related Ahaadeeth — Insha Allah.

Abu Hurairah related that the Messenger of Allah 2% said, “I am the first for whom the earth will split open, I am the first to intercede, and I am the first to have his intercession granted.” {Related by Al-Aouzaa’ee)

In another narration, ‘Abdullah ibn Salaam % related that the

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Messenger of Allah i said, “I am the chief of the children of Adam, and no Eakhr (pride or haughtiness); I am the first for whom the earth will split open; I am the first to intercede and the first whose intercession will be granted; and in my hand will be the banner of Al-Hamd (the praise) - even Adam and those below him (will be under it)” (Related by Al-Baihaqee)

Ubai ibn Ka’ab a related that the Messenger of Allah # said, “Indeed my Lord sent to me that I should read the Qur’an upon a Harf (one. dialect). | answered Him, ‘O my Lord, make matters easy for my nation.’ He answered me a second time that I should read it upon a Harf (one dialect). 1 said, ‘O my Lord, make matters easy upon my nation.’ He answered me a third time: ‘Recite it upon seven Ahruf (seven dialects, or seven recitations), and for each response you gave (The Prophet #8 responded twice), you have a matter that you can ask Me for.’ I said, ‘O Allah, forgive my nation.’ ‘And 1 left the second (matter to ask for) to a day wherein all of the creation will desire it from me, even Ibraaheem.”” (Muslin)

‘The second and third kinds of intercession are his intercessions for people whose good and bad deeds are equal, so that they enter Paradise and for other people who were ordered to be taken to Hell, so that they do not enter it.

‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbaas 2 related that the Messenger of Allah 3% said, “On the Day of Resurrection, pulpits of gold will be erected for the Prophets, and then they will sit upon them. My pulpit will remain; I will not sit on it but rather I will be standing before Allah ‘Azza We-Jall (To Him belongs Might and Majesty), upright with my nation, fearing that I will be sent to Paradise and my nation will remain after me. Then I will say, ‘O my Lord, my nation.’ Allah will say, ‘O Muhammad, and what do you want me to do with your nation?’ I will say, ‘O my Lord, expedite their accountability.’ Then He # will call for them and their accountability will be taken. Among them is he who enters Paradise by the Mercy of Allah #. And among them is he who enters Paradise by my intercession, until I am given the books of men who were sent to Hell. Then Maalik, the Keeper of Hell will say, ‘O Muhammad, you have not left any revenge for the anger of your Lord upon your Nation.” AlHaafiz Abu Bakr Ibn Abee Ad-Dunyaa related this in his book, AlAhwaal.

Abu Hurairah # related that the Prophet i said, “The people will

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be gathered, naked. They will gather with their gazes fixed toward the sky, watching for 40 years for the passing of Judgment. Then Allah ‘Azza Wa-Jall (To Him belongs Might and Majesty) will descend from the Throne to the Kursee (Footstool), and the first to be called will be Ibraaheem Al-Khaleel #s&!, He will be dressed in two garments of Paradise. Then Allah ‘Azza Wa-Jall (To Him belongs Might and Majesty) will say, ‘Call the illiterate Prophet, Muhammad.’ Then I will stand and will be dressed in a robe from the garments of Paradise. And the Haud (Basin) will spring forth for me — its width is like the distance between Ailah and the Ka’bah. Then I will drink and bathe, and the necks of created beings will be broken up from thirst. Then I will stand on the right of the Kursee: no one will stand at that station other than me. Then it will be said, ‘Ask, you will be given; intercede, your intercession will be granted.” A man asked, “Do you wish anything for your parents, O Messenger of Allah?” He #€ said, “Indeed, I will intercede for them, regardless of whether I am granted or denied, and I do not wish anything for them.” (Related by Ismaa’eel ibn ‘Ubaid ibn “Umair ibn Abee Kuraibah)