al-Mustadrak (al-Hakim) 2837

Translation

✧ While I was sleeping, two men came to me, took me by my upper arms, and brought me to a rugged mountain. They said to me: 'Climb.' I said: 'I cannot.' They said: 'We will make it easy for you.' So I climbed until I was on level ground of the mountain, and suddenly I heard loud voices. I said: 'What are these voices?' They said: 'This is the howling of the people of the Fire.' Then they took me further, and I saw people suspended by their Achilles tendons, their cheeks split, and blood flowing from their cheeks. I said: 'Who are these?' He said: 'These are those who break their fast before the time to break their fast.' Then they took me further, and I saw people most swollen, most foul smelling, and worst in appearance. I said: 'Who are these?' He said: 'These are the male and female fornicators.' Then they took me further, and I saw women whose breasts were being bitten by snakes. I said: 'What is the matter with these?' He said: 'These are those who deny their children their milk.' Then they took me further, and I saw boys playing between two rivers. I said: 'Who are these?' He said: 'These are the offspring of the believers.' Then a high place was shown to me, and I saw three men drinking from their wine. I said: 'Who are these?' He said: 'These are Ja'far b. Abi Talib, Zayd b. Harithah, and Abdullah b. Rawahah.' Then another high place was shown to me, and I saw three men. I said: 'Who are these?' He said: 'Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them), waiting for you.'

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