Seventy thousand (persons) of my Ummah would enter Paradise without rendering an account. Upon this a person said: Messenger of Allah. pray to Allah that He make me one of them. He (the Holy Prophet) said: O Allah! make him one of them. Then another stood up and said: Messenger of Allah, pray to Allah that He make me one of them. He (the Holy Prophet) said: 'Ukkasha has preceded you in this matter.
The Book of Faith - Sahih Muslim 216a
This narration from Sahih Muslim describes a special group among the Prophet's Ummah who will enter Paradise without reckoning - a manifestation of divine mercy and grace.
Commentary on the Seventy Thousand
The number seventy thousand signifies abundance rather than a literal count, indicating a large multitude blessed with this extraordinary favor from Allah. These are people whose faith is so pure and complete that they bypass the scrutiny of the Scale and the Sirat.
Scholars mention these are those who never sought omens, never used cautery, never indulged in sorcery, and placed complete trust in their Lord - embodying the highest levels of tawakkul (reliance on Allah).
The Companions' Response
The immediate request by the companion demonstrates the eagerness of the Sahaba to attain high spiritual stations. The Prophet's quick supplication shows his compassion and willingness to intercede for his Ummah.
When the second companion made the same request, the Prophet's response about 'Ukkasha having precedence teaches us about the importance of hastening to good deeds and that divine favors have their appointed recipients.
Spiritual Lessons
This hadith encourages Muslims to aspire for the highest levels of faith and trust in Allah, while reminding us that divine grace is specific and we should strive to be among its recipients through sincere devotion and righteous actions.