so what remains? Only your deeds. Therefore, my brother, be sure to look after this companion that stays with you and does not leave when the others depart. Strive so that your deeds are righteous—deeds that will comfort you in your grave when you are left alone, separated from loved ones, family, and children.

The relevance of this ḥadith to the chapter is evident: the abundance of good deeds requires a struggle against the self, for a person must discipline himself to perform the righteous actions that endure after death. We ask Allah for ourselves and for you for a blessed conclusion and well-being, and that He care for us and for you with His providence and protection. Indeed, He is Generous and Bountiful.

105 — The Eleventh ḥadith: Ibn Masʿūd (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet ﷺ said, “Paradise is nearer to any one of you than the strap of his sandal, and so is the Fire.” Recorded by al-Bukhārī.

Explanation
This ḥadith contains both encouragement and warning. The encouraging aspect lies in the first clause, where the Prophet ﷺ said, “Paradise is nearer to any one of you than the strap of his sandal.” The sandal strap is the leather thong that rests on the top of the foot; it is extremely close to a person, so it is cited as a proverbial image of nearness. A person may utter a single word