Sahih Muslim 2858
This hadith has been narrated through five different chains of transmitters and all of them are narrated on the authority of Mustaurid, brother of Bani Fihr, that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: By Allah, this world (is so insigni- ficant in comparison) to the Hereafter that if one of you should dip his finger- (and wnile saying this Yahyg pointed with his forefinger) -in the ocean and then he should see as to what has stuck to it. This hadith has been narrated through another chain of transmitters also but with a slight variation of wording.
- The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) where he emphasizes the insignificance of this world compared to the Hereafter. The hadith is narrated through multiple chains of transmitters, all on the authority of Mustaurid, brother of Bani Fihr. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) uses a metaphor to illustrate his point, saying that if one were to dip his finger into the ocean and see what sticks to it, it would be a small amount compared to the vastness of the ocean. This hadith highlights the temporary nature of this world and the importance of focusing on the eternal life of the Hereafter.
