It is reported from one of the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he heard the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) say: "On the Day of Resurrection it will be said to the children: 'Enter Paradise.' They will say: 'O our Lord, not until our fathers and our mothers enter (we will not enter).'" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "They will refuse." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Then Allah Almighty will say: 'Why is it that I see them holding back? Enter Paradise.'" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "They will say: 'O our Lord! And our fathers too?' Allah Almighty will say: 'Enter Paradise, you and your fathers.'"
Ahmad recorded it, and its narrators are thiqat (trustworthy).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب الجنائز / 4000
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسنادہ صحیح
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