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Sunan an-Nasai 1875 (Book 21, Hadith 58) #16486
Divine Protection for Parents Who Have Lost Children

SUMMARY: A Muslim who has lost three children will not be punished in the afterlife.

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said: "No Muslim, three of whose children die, will be touched by the Fire, except in fulfillment of the (Divine) oath".
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَمُوتُ لأَحَدٍ مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ ثَلاَثَةٌ مِنَ الْوَلَدِ فَتَمَسَّهُ النَّارُ إِلاَّ تَحِلَّةَ الْقَسَمِ

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death  *  muslim  *  afterlife  *  oath

QUICK LESSONS:
Remain patient during times of difficulty; Trust God's plan; Show compassion towards those who have suffered great losses; Have faith in Allah's mercy and protection.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the protection that Allah provides to Muslims who have lost three or more of their children. The Prophet Muhammad said that no such parent will be touched by the Fire of Hell except in fulfillment of a divine oath. This means that Allah has promised to protect these parents from punishment in the afterlife and they will not suffer any harm due to their loss. This hadith teaches us about the mercy and compassion of Allah towards those who have suffered great losses in this life. It also encourages us to remain patient and steadfast during times of difficulty as we can trust that Allah will reward us for our patience with His mercy and protection.

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