Meaning of the Hadith that people whose hearts are like the hearts of birds will enter Paradise

Q: "People whose hearts are like the hearts of birds will enter Paradise" [Saheeh Muslim].

Is this a saheeh hadith? What does this hadith mean?

A: Yes, it is an authentic hadeeth. It means that these people have a high level of tawakkul and trust in Allah Ta`ala.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)