Q
What does the choice given to the Prophet by Allah signify about the afterlife and worldly life?
A
The Prophet (ﷺ) delivered a sermon and said, “Allah gave a choice to one of (His) slaves either to choose
this world or what is with Him in the Hereafter. He chose the latter.” Abu Bakr wept. I said to myself,
“Why is this Sheikh weeping, if Allah gave choice to one (of His) slaves either to choose this world or
what is with Him in the Here after and he chose the latter?” And that slave was Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)
himself. Abu Bakr knew more than us. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “O Abu Bakr! Don’t weep. The Prophet (ﷺ)
added: Abu- Bakr has favored me much with his property and company. If I were to take a Khalil
from mankind I would certainly have taken Abu Bakr but the Islamic brotherhood and friendship is
sufficient. Close all the gates in the mosque except that of Abu Bakr.
this world or what is with Him in the Hereafter. He chose the latter.” Abu Bakr wept. I said to myself,
“Why is this Sheikh weeping, if Allah gave choice to one (of His) slaves either to choose this world or
what is with Him in the Here after and he chose the latter?” And that slave was Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)
himself. Abu Bakr knew more than us. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “O Abu Bakr! Don’t weep. The Prophet (ﷺ)
added: Abu- Bakr has favored me much with his property and company. If I were to take a Khalil
from mankind I would certainly have taken Abu Bakr but the Islamic brotherhood and friendship is
sufficient. Close all the gates in the mosque except that of Abu Bakr.
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 466, Book 8, Hadith 114
Sahih al-Bukhari 466, Book 8, Hadith 114
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