The Greatest Master Muhyiddin Ibn al-Arabi

The beloved Messenger, may Allah bestow blessing and peace upon him, once reported:

When the Day of Resurrection arrives, Allah Most High will descend to the servants in order to evaluate them. The members of each spiritual community will be kneeling in submission. The first servant to be called forth from humanity will be one who knows the entire Quran by heart, then one martyred in the way of Allah, then someone of abundant wealth. Allah will address the reciter of Quran: Did I not teach you what I originally transmitted to the heart of My Messenger?

"Yes, O Lord."

Did you act according to the knowledge given to you?

"I devoted myself night and day to its recitation."

Allah will reply, You have lied, and the angels will confirm: "You have lied".

Allah Most High will reveal: You cared above all that people would say, "This person is a reciter of Quran." In fact, that was said, and that alone will be your reward.

The wealthy one will then be brought forward. Allah will inquire: Did I not generously endow you so that you did not have to ask favors from anyone?

"Yes, O Lord."

What did you do with what I gave you?

"I strengthened the bonds of kinship and gave in charity."

Allah will then proclaim, You have lied, and the angels will confirm: "You have lied."

Allah Most High will reveal: You cared above all what people would say, "This

person is supremely generous." In fact, that was said, and that alone is your reward.

Then the martyr in the way of Allah will be brought forward and Allah will address this soul: On what occasion were you martyred?

"O Lord, You commanded Holy Warfare and I died for Your Cause."

Allah Most High will then proclaim, You have lied, and the angels will confirm: "You have lied."

Allah Most High will reveal: You cared above all that people would say, "This person is supremely courageous." In fact, that was said, and that alone will be your reward.

Muhammad the Messenger, may Allah grant him peace, then struck my knee with his palm and said: "O Abu Hurayra, these three will be the first to encounter the Fire on the Day of Resurrection."

*This hadith, collected of the sage at-Tirmidhi, comes from the transmission of the intimate companion Abu Hurayra, may Allah be pleased with him.