The Meaning of the Hadith: Woe to the Heels from the Fire
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: What is the meaning of the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): "Woe to the heels from the Fire"?
Answer:
Yes, the heels are the back part of the feet. A person may neglect ensuring that water reaches them during ablution, unless he makes a habit of checking them. So a person should strive to ensure that water reaches his heels. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: What is the meaning of the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): "Woe to the heels from the Fire"?
Answer:
Yes, the heels are the back part of the feet. A person may neglect ensuring that water reaches them during ablution, unless he makes a habit of checking them. So a person should strive to ensure that water reaches his heels. Yes.
Source
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