Hadith 2387

Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “When Allah created the earth, it began to shake. He created the mountains and placed them on it, and it became stable. The angels were amazed at the strength of the mountains. They said: ‘O Lord, is there anything in Your creation stronger than the mountains?’ He said: ‘Yes, iron.’ They said: ‘O Lord, is there anything in Your creation stronger than iron?’ He said: ‘Yes, fire.’ They said: ‘O Lord, is there anything in Your creation stronger than fire?’ He said: ‘Yes, water.’ They said: ‘O Lord, is there anything in Your creation stronger than water?’ He said: ‘Yes, wind.’ They said: ‘O Lord, is there anything in Your creation stronger than wind?’ He said: ‘Yes, the son of Adam, who gives charity with his right hand and conceals it from his left hand.’”