Hadith
It is narrated on the authority of Abu Sa’id al-Hudri, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “The people of Paradise will see one another in their lofty mansions, just as you see the bright star or a large star disappearing in the east or west at dawn.” The companions then said: ‘O Messenger of Allah! Are these places reserved for prophets and are unattainable by others?’ The Messenger of Allah said: “No, rather, I swear by Him in whose hand is my soul that these are the dwellings of those who believe in Allah with all their being and believe in the prophets.’”
Bukhari, Bed’ü’l-halk 8; Muslim, Paradise 11.
What We Learn
- 1People will attain superior degrees in the hereafter according to their faith, worship, and good deeds (righteous actions) in this world.
- 2If believers do their best to live their religion, they can gain superior degrees similar to those given to prophets in paradise.