Question
Is this Hadith authentic and could you cite the full Hadith?
“The world is sweet, green and alluring. Indeed, Allah is making you succeed each other…”
Answer
Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) has recorded this Hadith in his Sahih. The Hadith is therefore authentic.
Sayyiduna Abu Sa’id Al Khudri (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “The world is certainly sweet and lush/green [i.e. alluring]. Allah is making you succeed each other in order to see how you act. Beware of the world and beware of women [i.e. Protect yourselves against the trials of this world and women]. The first trial for the Banu Israil was in regard to women.”
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 2742)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar