It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him): "Some people will be brought out of the Fire of Hell (according to Abu Imran (may Allah have mercy on him) they will be four, while according to Thabit (may Allah have mercy on him) they will be two men), then they will be presented before their Lord, and it will be ordered that they be taken back to the Fire. One of them will turn round and plead: 'O my Lord, I had hoped that, since You brought me out of this Fire, You would not put me back into it.' So Allah Almighty will save him from it." In this report the difference between Abu Imran (may Allah have mercy on him) and Thabit (may Allah have mercy on him) regarding the number is mentioned.
Hadith Referenceمسند أبي يعلى الموصلي / مسند أنس بن مالك / 3359
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده صحيح
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