Meaning of the Hadith that people whose hearts are like the hearts of birds will enter Paradise

· 18 Rabiʻ I 1443 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

"People whose hearts are like the hearts of birds will enter Paradise" [Saheeh Muslim].

Is this a saheeh hadith? What does this hadith mean?

Answer

Yes, it is an authentic hadeeth. It means that these people have a high level of tawakkul and trust in Allah Ta`ala.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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