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Sahih al-Bukhari 4881 (Book 65, Hadith 401) #4662
The Tree of Paradise

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) said that in Paradise there is a tree so big that it can provide shade for a hundred years.

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "In Paradise there is a tree which is so big that a rider can travel in its shade for one hundred years without passing it; and if you wish, you can recite: 'In shade long extended'. 56.30.
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ يَبْلُغُ بِهِ النَّبِيَّ قَالَ ‏"‏ إِنَّ فِي الْجَنَّةِ شَجَرَةً يَسِيرُ الرَّاكِبُ فِي ظِلِّهَا مِائَةَ عَامٍ لاَ يَقْطَعُهَا، وَاقْرَءُوا إِنْ شِئْتُمْ ‏{‏وَظِلٍّ مَمْدُودٍ‏}‏‏"‏‏.‏

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paradise  *  tree  *  shade

QUICK LESSONS:
Strive for good deeds & remain steadfast in faith; recognize Allah's power & mercy; be faithful towards Allah & His Messenger ﷺ .

EXPLANATIONS:
In this hadith narrated by Abu Huraira, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ speaks of a tree in paradise which is so large that it can provide shade for one hundred years. This hadith serves as an example of the immense blessings and rewards awaiting those who are faithful to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ. It also serves as an encouragement to believers to strive for good deeds and remain steadfast in their faith. Furthermore, this hadith reminds us of the greatness of Allah's power and mercy; He has created such wonders that we cannot even imagine them with our limited minds.

The Quran also mentions this tree in (56:30) Surah Al-Waqi'ah 56 verse 30 where it says “In shade long extended” referring to the same tree mentioned by the Prophet ﷺ in this hadith. This verse further emphasizes on how great and vast this tree is; its shade extends far beyond what we can comprehend with our limited understanding.

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