25/07/2025
30 Muharram, 1447 A.H.
25 July, 2025
SIX TYPES OF MEN WHOM ALLĀH WILL NOT SPEAK TO ON THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT
By Imam AbdulWaahid Opeyemi Hussein (Asiwaju)
AlhamdulilLāh, Wassalātu Wassalāmu 'alā RasūlilLāh.
'IbādalLāh!
The Messenger of Allāh (SAW) mentioned six types of men whom Allāh will not speak to on the Day of Judgment due to the severity of their sins. The Prophet (SAW) mentioned three types of them in one hadith and three others in another hadith.
The first hadith states: {There are three whom Allāh will not speak to on the Day of Resurrection: the one who boasts about his favors after giving, the one who falsely swears to sell his markets, and the one who wears his garment below his ankles out of pride}. In another narration, it is added: {There are three whom Allāh will not speak to, nor will He look at them, nor will He purify them, and they will have a painful punishment}. [Muslim:106].
The second hadith states: {There are three whom Allāh will not speak to on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them, and they will have a painful punishment: an old man who commits adultery, a king who lies, and a poor man who is arrogant}. In another narration, it is added: {nor will He look at them}. [Muslim:107].
The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) frequently warned his companions about bad traits and reprehensible actions. He was very keen to guide them towards actions that would bring them closer to Paradise in the hereafter. In the mentioned hadiths, the Prophet informs about six types of people whom Allah will not speak to on the Day of Judgment in a manner that pleases them, due to Allah's disdain and anger towards them. This is a punishment for the sins they committed. In some narrations, it is mentioned that Allah will not even look at them, which emphasizes the severity of the punishment. Allah will not purify them or cleanse them of their sins and shortcomings. Instead, they will face a painful torment in addition to these punishments, as Allah will multiply their punishment.
1 The first type is the one who gives grudgingly, or more specifically, the one who reminds the recipient of their generosity after giving. This behavior involves superiority and arrogance towards the recipient. It is not appropriate for someone giving charity to act with arrogance towards the recipient, whether in their heart or words. Examples include telling the recipient that they are favored by their gift or that the recipient owes them for their kindness. Additionally, saying or doing anything hurtful to the recipient that contradicts the kindness shown is also prohibited. Such behavior is forbidden because it involves the giver's arrogance and superiority, treating the recipient as inferior, and breaking their heart. Instead, the giver should always acknowledge that Allāh is the true benefactor and provider. They should also reflect on the fact that their reward from Allāh will be many charitable deeds is greater than what they gave. This is emphasized in the Quran, where Allāh says, {O you who have believed, do not invalidate your charities with reminders or injury...} [Al-Baqarah, 2: 264].
2 The second type of person is one who falsely swears on their merchandise to promote it and make it appealing to buyers through lies and deception. By taking a false oath, this person has committed four sins: i false swearing, ii deception of people, iii unlawful acquisition of wealth, iv disregard for Allah's rights, showing contempt for Allāh's commands by using His name in false oaths.
The Quran warns about such individuals, stating:
{Indeed, those who exchange the covenant of Allah and their oaths for a small price will have no share in the Hereafter, and Allah will not speak to them or look at them on the Day of Resurrection, nor will He purify them. And they will have a painful punishment} [Quran, 3:77].
3 The third type of person is one who wears their garment long, letting it drag on the ground out of arrogance and pride. This is supported by a Hadīth in Bukhāri and Muslim, from Abū Hurairayrah (RA), the Messenger of Allāh (SAW) said: {Allāh will not look at the one who drags his garment out of pride}. This Hadīth underscores an act of wearing trousers by men and dragging them on the floor or stepping on them under their feet.
This behavior is considered a form of arrogance and is disliked in Islam. The Prophet's statement emphasizes the severity of such actions and the punishment that awaits those who engage in them.
It is said that the Prophet (SAW) grouped these three types of people together because they share common traits. The one who wears his garment long out of pride is arrogant and looks down on others. The one who reminds others of his favors does so because he sees himself as superior to the recipient. The merchant who takes false oaths prioritizes his own interests and disregards the rights of others.
As a result, all three types exhibit contempt for others and self-preference. Consequently, Allāh will punish them by treating them with contempt and ignoring them. This highlights the connection between their actions and the punishment they will face.
4 The fourth type ofyard person is an elderly man who commits the grave sin of adultery, despite having reached an age where he possesses maturity, wisdom, and diminished desire. A young person might struggle with strong desires and find it hard to control themselves, but an elderly person has passed the stage of strong desires, making the sin even more severe due to the lack of a compelling reason.
Similarly, an elderly woman who commits adultery faces a similar judgment. The sin of adultery is grave for both young and old, but it is considered worse when committed by an elderly person due to their age and wisdom. The elderly person's ability to reflect and understand the consequences makes their sin more significant.
In Islam, adultery is considered a major sin, and its severity increases when committed by someone who should know better due to their age and experience.
5 The fifth type is a ruler who is a habitual liar, deceiving his subjects in matters of their religion and worldly affairs. This description can apply to anyone in a position of authority over people who lies to his subjects for personal or political gain.
In a narration by Nasai, it is mentioned as "a tyrannical leader," highlighting the severity of their actions. Lying is forbidden, and it is a characteristic often associated with hypocrites. However, when it comes from a ruler, it is particularly egregious because their word carries significant weight, and they should be truthful and honest in their promises to their people.
The gravity of a ruler's lies stems from the fact that they have the power and authority to shape the lives of their subjects, and their dishonesty can lead to widespread harm and mistrust. Therefore, it is crucial for leaders to uphold honesty and integrity.
6 The sixth type and the last is described as someone who is poor but still arrogant despite their poverty and inability to cater for their dependants. There is no apparent reason for their arrogance; instead, they should be humble before Allah and among people. Poverty typically encourages humility, but this person's arrogance might lead others to neither pity nor assist them through charity or financial help.
This arrogant poor person might even refuse to work, considering certain jobs beneath them. Such behavior leads to sin, as it results in their dependents suffering from hunger and lack of clothing. The root of this behavior is pride, which is forbidden for both the rich and the poor. However, pride is considered worse in a poor person.
When people see a wealthy person being humble, they often find it remarkable and praiseworthy because wealth typically breeds arrogance. The expectation is that the wealthy will be proud, making humility in such cases noteworthy.
These individuals are specifically warned because each of them has deliberately chosen to commit sin without any necessity or strong urge to do so. Their persistence in sinning resembles defiance and disregard for Allāh's commands, indicating a deliberate intent to disobey Him without any valid reason.
Their actions demonstrate a level of consciousness and willfulness that makes their sin more severe. This highlights the importance of self-control and mindfulness of one's actions, especially when it comes to deliberate disobedience.
'IbādalLāh!
" إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَأْمُرُ بِٱلْعَدْلِ وَٱلْإِحْسَٰنِ وَإِيتَآئِ ذِى ٱلْقُرْبَىٰ وَيَنْهَىٰ عَنِ ٱلْفَحْشَآءِ وَٱلْمُنكَرِ وَٱلْبَغْىِ ۚ يَعِظُكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ "
Indeed, Allah (swt) is commanding you and I that we should practice justice in all our dealings, that we should be good to one another and we should give to our relatives and those who are close to us when we have in excess. And Allah is forbidding that we should engage in any sort of immoralities, atrocities and unfairness. This is the admonition of Allah that we must take.
Quran (16:90).
