English
Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "The heart of the elderly remains young in two things: in love 1 of the world and length of aspiration."
Possible references (unverified, pending editorial review)
- Candidate: Sahih al-Bukhari 6419 (unverified) 97% confidence
- Candidate: Sahih Muslim 1046a (unverified) 90% confidence
Confidence and text similarity are not editorial verification.
Commentary and footnotes (2)
Note 1
(1) His statement: In love of the world, and it necessitates dislike of the term. His statement: "And length of aspiration," and it requires delaying deeds. (As stated in Al-Mirqat)
Note 1
(۱) قوله: في حب الدنيا ويلزم منه كراهة الأجل. وقوله: وطول الأمل» وهو يقتضي تأخير العمل. كذا في «المرقاة».