the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Allah said, "I have prepared for My righteous slaves (such excellent things) as no eye has ever seen, nor an ear has ever heard nor a human heart can ever think of.' "
Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed)
Sahih al-Bukhari 7498
The Hadith Text
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Allah said, 'I have prepared for My righteous slaves (such excellent things) as no eye has ever seen, nor an ear has ever heard nor a human heart can ever think of.'"
Commentary on Divine Promise
This sacred tradition (hadith qudsi) reveals Allah's boundless generosity toward His righteous servants. The limitation of human perception is emphasized - our senses and imagination cannot comprehend the divine rewards awaiting believers in Paradise.
Scholarly Interpretation
Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani explains that this hadith demonstrates the superiority of the unseen over the seen. The pleasures of Paradise transcend all worldly experiences and human comprehension.
Al-Qurtubi notes that "righteous slaves" refers to those who fulfill Allah's commands and avoid His prohibitions, emphasizing that these magnificent rewards are conditional upon righteousness.
Theological Significance
This tradition strengthens faith by affirming the reality of divine reward beyond human imagination. It encourages perseverance in worship and righteous deeds, knowing that the ultimate reward surpasses all worldly desires and expectations.