Sunan Ibn Majah 3955

Unreviewed translation. All hadiths in this collection are available in five languages. Titles and introductions may remain in Arabic.

Hudhayfah said: ‘We were sitting with ‘Umar when he asked, “Which of you remembers a report from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ about tribulation?” I said, “I do.” He said, “You are certainly bold.” I asked, “How so?” He said, “I heard the Prophet ﷺ say: ‘A person’s trials involving his family, children, and neighbors are atoned for by prayer, fasting, charity, enjoining what is right, and forbidding what is wrong.’” ‘Umar said, “That is not what I mean. I mean the tribulation that surges like the waves of the sea.” I said, “Why concern yourself with it, Commander of the Believers? There is a closed door between you and it.” He asked, “Will the door be broken or opened?” I said, “It will be broken.” He said, “Then it is more likely never to be closed again.” We asked Hudhayfah, “Did ‘Umar know who the door was?” He said, “Yes, as surely as he knows that tonight comes before tomorrow. I told him a report free of confusion.” We were afraid to ask him who the door was, so we said to Masruq, “Ask him.” He asked, and Hudhayfah said, “‘Umar.”’