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19  Surah Maryam (continued)

Page 310 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 310 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Page 310 of the Qur'an encompasses the end of Surah Maryam, specifically verses 65 through 76. This section shifts focus from the narratives of previous prophets to overarching theological declarations regarding Allah's sovereignty, the human response to resurrection, the testing of mankind via worldly wealth, and the reality of Hell.

Classical Islamic scholarship—such as the Tafsir of Ibn Kathir—frequently connects these verses to specific Hadiths and the Sunnah (prophetic traditions) to explain their context and deeper meanings.

1. Surah Maryam, Verse 65: Extreme Devotion in Worship

"Lord of the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them - so worship Him and have patience for His worship. Do you know of any similarity to Him?"

This verse dictates absolute monotheism (Tawhid) and underscores the immense patience (Sabr) required to remain steadfast in worship (Alfain, 2023; Luthfiah, 2026).

• The Hadith Connection: Scholars link the command "have patience for His worship" to the famous Hadith regarding Ihsan (excellence in faith) found in both Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was asked by the Angel Gabriel about Ihsan, he replied:
  "It is to worship Allah as if you see Him, and if you do not see Him, He nonetheless sees you." (Sahih al-Bukhari, 50; Sahih Muslim, 8).

2. Surah Maryam, Verses 66–67: Denial of Resurrection

"And man says, 'When I am dead, am I going to be brought forth alive?' Does man not remember that We created him before, while he was nothing?"

These verses address the stubbornness of the human ego when confronting the afterlife. Polytheists of Makkah frequently mocked the idea that decomposed bones could be reassembled.

• The Hadith Qudsi Connection: In a direct commentary on this human defiance, the Prophet ﷺ related a Hadith Qudsi (divine saying) from Allah:
  "Allah the Almighty says: 'The son of Adam denied Me, and he had no right to do so. And he reviled Me, and he had no right to do so. As for his denying Me, it is his saying: "He will not resurrect me as He dynamically created me first"—whereas the first creation is not easier for Me than his resurrection...'" (Sahih al-Bukhari, 4974).

3. Surah Maryam, Verses 68–70: Grouping the Transgressors and Devils

"So by your Lord, We will surely gather them and the devils; then We will bring them to be around Hell upon their knees..."

• The Sunnah of Intercession and Separation: According to prophetic descriptions of the Day of Judgment, mankind will not be gathered in a disorganized crowd, but will be systematically grouped based on their deeds and spiritual alignments. The Prophet ﷺ explained that on that day, nations will trail behind what they used to worship, and close cohorts of misguidance will be rounded up together on their knees out of sheer terror (Sahih al-Bukhari, 7439).

4. Surah Maryam, Verses 71–72: Passing Over Hell (The Siraat)

"And there is none of you except he will come to it. This is upon your Lord an inevitability decreed. Then We will save those who feared Allah and leave the wrongdoers within it, on their knees."

This is one of the most heavily cited segments of Surah Maryam in Hadith literature, as it details the crossing of the Siraat (the bridge spanning over Hell).

• The Hadith on the Bridge: Companion Umm Mubashshir reported that she heard the Prophet ﷺ say while at the home of his wife Hafsah: "No one who swore allegiance under the tree [at Hudaybiyyah] will enter Hell, if Allah wills." Hafsah then quoted this exact verse to him: "And there is none of you except he will come to it." The Prophet ﷺ immediately corrected her understanding by reciting the very next verse (Verse 72):
  "Then We will save those who feared Allah and leave the wrongdoers within it, on their knees." (Sahih Muslim, 2496).

• The Manner of Crossing: In another lengthy Hadith, the Prophet ﷺ described how believers will cross this bridge based on the strength of their faith:
  "Some will pass like the wink of an eye, some like lightning, some like wind, some like fast horses... until a person is saved after being scratched, and others are tumbled upside down into the fires of Hell." (Sahih al-Bukhari, 7439; Sahih Muslim, 183).

5. Surah Maryam, Verses 73–76: Delusion of Wealth vs. Everlasting Good Deeds

"And when Our verses are recited to them as clear evidences, those who disbelieve say to those who believe, 'Which of the two parties has a better position and preferred meeting?'... And Allah increases those who were guided, in guidance, and the enduring good deeds are better to your Lord for reward and better for [final] return."

The elite of the Quraysh used their worldly wealth, superior assembly halls, and social status to argue that God must love them more than He loved the impoverished early Muslims.

• The Sunnah on Worldly Status: The Prophet ﷺ actively actively dismantled this materialistic worldview in his daily practices and teachings, warning his companions against being deceived by temporary luxury:
  "Allah does not look at your appearance or your wealth, but He looks at your hearts and your actions." (Sahih Muslim, 2564).

• Hadith on "The Enduring Good Deeds" (Al-Baqiyat as-Salihat): Verse 76 explicitly praises "the enduring good deeds". The Prophet ﷺ defined exactly what these statements are in the Sunnah:
  "Prophesy the enduring good deeds!" The companions asked, "What are they, O Messenger of Allah?" He replied: "To say: Tasbeeh (SubhanAllah), Tahleel (La ilaha illallah), Takbeer (Allahu Akbar), Tahmeed (Alhamdulillah), and La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah (There is no power or might except with Allah)." (Musnad Ahmad, 11713; Sunan al-Nasa'i).

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• Al-Bukhari, M. I. (c. 846). Sahih al-Bukhari.

• Ibn Kathir, I. (1999). Tafsir al-Qur'an al-Azeem (Vol. 5, Surah Maryam). Dar Taibah.

• Luthfiah, N. (2026). Education Of Worship In The Quran. Jurnal UINSU.

• Muslim, I. (c. 875). Sahih Muslim.

• Ahmad ibn Hanbal. (c. 845). Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal.