The da’amis of Jannah; Children who pass away before puberty

Could you reference this narration?

Abu Hassan (rahimahullah) once said to Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu): “Two of my sons have passed away, can you narrate to me any Hadith from Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) which will console us for our loss?” He said, ‘Yes, [Nabi sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said] Their little ones [i.e. Children who pass away before puberty] are the little ones (da’amis) of Jannah. When one of them meets his father -or his parents- he takes hold of his garment -or his hand- as I am taking hold of the hem/edge of your garment and he does not let go until Allah admits him and his father [parents] to Jannah.’”

Answer

Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) has recorded this Hadith in his Sahih.

(Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 2635)

Also see here and here.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar