Be truthful in your words and actions . Seek knowledge from others . Have faith in Allah's promises . Respect those who have knowledge .

This hadith is about the earth of Paradise which was described by Ibn Sa'id as being like a fine white musk. It was transmitted on the authority of Abu Sa'id who reported that Allah's Messenger asked him about it. Ibn Sa'id replied that it is like a fine white musk and the Prophet accepted his answer as true. This hadith teaches us to be truthful in our words and actions, for only truth will be accepted by Allah. It also shows us how much importance should be given to knowledge and understanding, for even the Prophet sought information from others regarding matters he did not know himself. Furthermore, this hadith gives us an insight into what we can expect in paradise - its earth being compared to a fine white musk implies its beauty and purity beyond our imagination!