Sunday, December 9, 2012

Prepared to cross the bridge over Hell?



The Prophet (S) said: "The bridge over Hell is like the sharp edge of a sword. The first group to cross it will pass like a flash of lightning. The second group will pass like the wind. The third group will pass like the fastest horse. The fourth group will pass like the fastest cow. Then, the rest will pass while the angels will be saying, `O Allah sav
e them, save them.'"
(Sahih Bukhari)

Quran 19:71-72] "There is not one of you but will pass over it (Hell); this is with your Lord; a Decree which must be accomplished. Then We shall save those who use to fear Allah and were dutiful to Him. And We shall leave the Zalimûn (polytheists and wrongdoers) therein (humbled) to their knees (in Hell)."

Tafsir Ibn Kathir: When all of the creatures passed over the Hellfire, and those disbelievers and the disobedient people who are destined to fall into it because of their disobedience, Allah will save the believers and the righteous people from it because of their deeds. Therefore, their passing over the bridge and their speed will be based upon their deeds that they did in this life.

May Allah make us and our families cross the bridge like a flash of lightning! 

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