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Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an
(Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 1:
Narrated Abu Said bin Al-Mu'alla:
While I was praying in the Mosque, Allah's Apostle
called me but I did not respond to him. Later I said, "O Allah's
Apostle! I was praying." He said, "Didn't Allah say'--"Give your
response to Allah (by obeying Him) and to His Apostle when he calls
you." (8.24)
He then said to me, "I will teach you a Sura which is
the greatest Sura in the Qur'an, before you leave the Mosque." Then he
got hold of my hand, and when he intended to leave (the Mosque), I said
to him, "Didn't you say to me, 'I will teach you a Sura which is the
greatest Sura in the Quran?' He said, "Al-Hamdu-Lillah Rabbi-l-Alamin
(i.e. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds) which is Al-Sab'a
Al-Mathani (i.e. seven repeatedly recited Verses) and the Grand Qur'an
which has been given to me."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 2:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "When the Imam says:
'Ghair-il-Maghdubi 'Alaihim Walad-Dallin (i.e. not the path of those
who earn Your Anger, nor the path of those who went astray (1.7)), then
you must say, 'Ameen', for if one's utterance of 'Ameen' coincides with
that of the angels, then his past sins will be forgiven."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 3:
Narrated Anas:
The Prophet said, "On the Day of Resurrection the
Believers will assemble and say, 'Let us ask somebody to intercede for
us with our Lord.' So they will go to Adam and say, 'You are the father
of all the people, and Allah created you with His Own Hands, and
ordered the angels to prostrate to you, and taught you the names of all
things; so please intercede for us with your Lord, so that He may
relieve us from this place of ours.' Adam will say, 'I am not fit for
this (i.e. intercession for you).' Then Adam will remember his sin and
feel ashamed thereof. He will say, 'Go to Noah, for he was the first
Apostle, Allah sent to the inhabitants of the earth.' They will go to
him and Noah will say,
'I am not fit for this undertaking.' He will remember
his appeal to his Lord to do what he had no knowledge of, then he will
feel ashamed thereof and will say, 'Go to the Khalil--r-Rahman (i.e.
Abraham).' They will go to him and he will say, 'I am not fit for this
undertaking. Go to Moses, the slave to whom Allah spoke (directly) and
gave him the Torah .' So they will go to him and he will say, 'I am not
fit for this undertaking.' and he will mention (his) killing a person
who was not a killer, and so he will feel ashamed thereof before his
Lord, and he will say, 'Go to Jesus, Allah's Slave, His Apostle and
Allah's Word and a Spirit coming from Him. Jesus will say, 'I am not
fit for this undertaking, go to Muhammad the Slave of Allah whose past
and future sins were forgiven by Allah.' So they will come to me and I
will proceed till I will ask my Lord's Permission and I will be given
permission. When I see my Lord, I will fall down in Prostration and He
will let me remain in that state as long as He wishes and then I will
be addressed.' (Muhammad!) Raise your head. Ask, and your request will
be granted; say, and your saying will be listened to; intercede, and
your intercession will be accepted.' I will raise my head and praise
Allah with a saying (i.e. invocation) He will teach me, and then I will
intercede. He will fix a limit for me (to intercede for) whom I will
admit into Paradise. Then I will come back again to Allah, and when I
see my Lord, the same thing will happen to me. And then I will
intercede and Allah will fix a limit for me to intercede whom I will
let into Paradise, then I will come back for the third time; and then I
will come back for the fourth time, and will say, 'None remains in Hell
but those whom the Quran has imprisoned (in Hell) and who have been
destined to an eternal stay in Hell.' " (The compiler) Abu 'Abdullah
said: 'But those whom the Qur'an has imprisoned in Hell,' refers to the
Statement of Allah:
"They will dwell therein forever." (16.29)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 4:
Narrated 'Abdullah:
I asked the Prophet, "What is the greatest sin in the
Sight of Allah?" He said, "That you set up a rival unto Allah though He
Alone created you." I said, "That is indeed a great sin." Then asked,
"What is next?" He said, "To kill your son lest he should share your
food with you." I asked, "What is next?" He said, "To commit illegal
sexual intercourse with the wife of your neighbor."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 5:
Narrated Said bin Zaid:
Allah's Apostle said, "The Kam'a (i.e. a kind of edible
fungus) is like the Manna (in that it is obtained without effort) and
its water is a (medicine) cure for eye trouble."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 6:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "It was said to the children of
Israel, 'Enter the gate (of the town), prostrate (in humility) and say:
Hittatun (i.e. repentance) i.e. O Allah!
Forgive our sins.' But they entered by dragging
themselves on their buttocks, so they did something different (from
what they had been ordered to do) and said, 'Hittatun,' but added, "A
grain in a hair."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 7:
Narrated Anas:
'Abdullah bin Salam heard the news of the arrival of
Allah's Apostle (at Medina) while he was on a farm collecting its
fruits. So he came to the Prophet and said, "I will ask you about three
things which nobody knows unless he be a prophet. Firstly, what is the
first portent of the Hour? What is the first meal of the people of
Paradise? And what makes a baby look like its father or mother?'. The
Prophet said, "Just now Gabriel has informed me about that." 'Abdullah
said, "Gabriel?" The Prophet said, "Yes." 'Abdullah said, "He, among
the angels is the enemy of the Jews." On that the Prophet recited this
Holy Verse:--
"Whoever is an enemy to Gabriel (let him die in his
fury!) for he has brought it (i.e. Qur'an) down to your heart by
Allah's permission." (2.97) Then he added, "As for the first portent of
the Hour, it will be a fire that will collect the people from the East
to West. And as for the first meal of the people of Paradise, it will
be the caudite (i.e. extra) lobe of the fish liver. And if a man's
discharge proceeded that of the woman, then the child resembles the
father, and if the woman's discharge proceeded that of the man, then
the child resembles the mother." On hearing that, 'Abdullah said, "I
testify that None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and that
you are the Apostle of Allah, O, Allah's Apostle; the Jews are liars,
and if they should come to know that I have embraced Islam, they would
accuse me of being a liar." In the meantime some Jews came (to the
Prophet) and he asked them, "What is 'Abdullah's status amongst you?"
They replied, "He is the best amongst us, and he is our chief and the
son of our chief." The Prophet said, "What would you think if 'Abdullah
bin Salam embraced Islam?" They replied, "May Allah protect him from
this!" Then 'Abdullah came out and said, "I testify that None has the
right to be worshipped but Allah and that Muhammad is the Apostle of
Allah." The Jews then said, "Abdullah is the worst of us and the son of
the worst of us," and disparaged him. On that 'Abdullah said, "O
Allah's Apostle! This is what I was afraid of!"
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 8:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
Umar said, "Our best Qur'an reciter is Ubai and our
best judge is 'Ali; and in spite of this, we leave some of the
statements of Ubai because Ubai says, 'I do not leave anything that I
have heard from Allah's Apostle while Allah:
"Whatever verse (Revelations) do We abrogate or cause
to be forgotten but We bring a better one or similar to it." (2.106)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 9:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
The Prophet said, "Allah said, 'The son of Adam tells a
lie against me though he has no right to do so, and he abuses Me though
he has no right to do so. As for his telling a lie against Me, it is
that he claims that I cannot recreate him as I created him before; and
as for his abusing Me, it is his statement that I have offspring. No!
Glorified be Me! I am far from taking a wife or offspring.' "
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 10:
Narrated Anas:
Umar said, "I agreed with Allah in three things," or
said, "My Lord agreed with me in three things. I said, 'O Allah's
Apostle! Would that you took the station of Abraham as a place of
prayer.' I also said, 'O Allah's Apostle! Good and bad persons visit
you! Would that you ordered the Mothers of the believers to cover
themselves with veils.' So the Divine Verses of Al-Hijab (i.e. veiling
of the women) were revealed. I came to know that the Prophet had blamed
some of his wives so I entered upon them and said, 'You should either
stop (troubling the Prophet ) or else Allah will give His Apostle
better wives than you.' When I came to one of his wives, she said to
me, 'O 'Umar! Does Allah's Apostle haven't what he could advise his
wives with, that you try to advise them?' " Thereupon Allah revealed:--
"It may be, if he divorced you (all) his Lord will give
him instead of you, wives better than you Muslims (who submit to
Allah).." (66.5)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 11:
Narrated 'Aisha:
(The wife of the Prophet) Allah's Apostle said, "Don't
you see that when your people built the Ka'ba, they did not build it on
all Abraham's foundations?" I said, "O Allah's Apostle! Why don't you
rebuild it on Abraham's foundations?" He said, "Were your people not so
close to (the period of Heathenism, i.e. the Period between their being
Muslims and being infidels), I would do so." The sub-narrator,
'Abdullah bin 'Umar said, "Aisha had surely heard Allah's Apostle
saying that, for I do not think that Allah's Apostle left touching the
two corners of the Ka'ba facing Al-Hijr except because the Ka'ba was
not built on all Abraham's foundations."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 12:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The people of the Scripture (Jews) used to recite the
Torah in Hebrew and they used to explain it in Arabic to the Muslims.
On that Allah's Apostle said, "Do not believe the people of the
Scripture or disbelieve them, but say:-- "We believe in Allah and what
is revealed to us." (2.136)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 13:
Narrated Al-Bara:
The Prophet prayed facing Bait-ulMaqdis (i.e.
Jerusalem) for sixteen or seventeen months but he wished that his Qibla
would be the Ka'ba (at Mecca). (So Allah Revealed (2.144) and he
offered 'Asr prayers(in his Mosque facing Ka'ba at Mecca) and some
people prayed with him. A man from among those who had prayed with him,
went out and passed by some people offering prayer in another mosque,
and they were in the state of bowing. He said, "I, (swearing by Allah,)
testify that I have prayed with the Prophet facing Mecca." Hearing
that, they turned their faces to the Ka'ba while they were still
bowing. Some men had died before the Qibla was changed towards the
Ka'ba. They had been killed and we did not know what to say about them
(i.e. whether their prayers towards Jerusalem were accepted or not). So
Allah revealed:-- "And Allah would never make your faith (i.e. prayer)
to be lost (i.e. your prayers offered (towards Jerusalem). Truly Allah
is Full of Pity, Most Merciful towards mankind." (2.143)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 14:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
Allah's Apostle said, "Noah will be called on the Day
of Resurrection and he will say, 'Labbaik and Sa'daik, O my Lord!'
Allah will say, 'Did you convey the Message?' Noah will say, 'Yes.' His
nation will then be asked, 'Did he convey the Message to you?' They
will say, 'No Warner came to us.' Then Allah will say (to Noah), 'Who
will bear witness in your favor?' He will say, 'Muhammad and his
followers. So they (i.e. Muslims) will testify that he conveyed the
Message. And the Apostle (Muhammad) will be a witness over yourselves,
and that is what is meant by the Statement of Allah "Thus We have made
of you a just and the best nation that you may be witnesses over
mankind and the Apostle (Muhammad) will be a witness over yourselves."
(2.143)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 15:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
While some people were offering Fajr prayer in the
Quba' mosque, some-one came and said, "Allah has revealed to the
Prophet Qur'anic instructions that you should face the Ka'ba (while
praying) so you too, should face it." Those people then turned towards
the Ka'ba.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 16:
Narrated Anas:
None remains of those who prayed facing both Qiblas
(that is, Jerusalem and Mecca) except myself.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 17:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
While some people were offering morning prayer at Quba'
a man came to them and said, "A Quranic Order has been revealed to
Allah's Apostle tonight that he should face the Ka'ba at Mecca (in
prayer), so you too should turn your faces towards it." At that moment
their faces were towards Sham (i.e. Jerusalem) (and on hearing that)
they turned towards the Ka'ba (at Mecca).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 18:
Narrated Ibn Umar:
While some people were offering Fajr prayer at Quba'
(mosque), some-one came to them and said, "Tonight some Qur'anic Verses
have been revealed to the Prophet and he has been ordered to face the
Ka'ba (at Mecca) (during prayers), so you too should turn your faces
towards it." At that time their faces were towards Sham (Jerusalem) so
they turned towards the Ka'ba (at Mecca).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 19:
Narrated Al-Bara:
We prayed along with the Prophet facing Jerusalem for
sixteen or seventeen months. Then Allah ordered him to turn his face
towards the Qibla (in Mecca):--
"And from whence-so-ever you start forth (for prayers)
turn your face in the direction of (the Sacred Mosque of Mecca)
Al-Masjid-ul Haram.." (2.149)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 20:
Narrated Ibn Umar:
While some people were at Quba (offering) morning
prayer, a man came to them and said, "Last night Quranic Verses have
been revealed whereby the Prophet has been ordered to face the Ka'ba
(at Mecca), so you too should face it." So they, keeping their
postures, turned towards the Ka'ba. Formerly the people were facing
Sham (Jerusalem) (Allah said):--
"And from whence-so-ever you start forth (for prayers),
turn your face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque of Mecca
(Al-Masjid-ul-Haram), and whence-so-ever you are, turn your face
towards it (when you pray)" (2.150)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 21:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
While some people were offering Fajr prayer at Quba
mosque, someone came to them and said, "Quranic literature" has been
revealed to Allah's Apostle tonight, and he has been ordered to face
the Ka'ba (of Mecca) so you too, should turn your faces towards it.
Their faces were then towards Sham (Jerusalem), so they turned towards
the Qibla (i.e. Ka'ba of Mecca)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 22:
Narrated Urwa:
I said to 'Aisha, the wife of the Prophet, and I was at
that time a young boy, "How do you interpret the Statement of Allah:
"Verily, Safa and Marwa (i.e. two mountains at Mecca)
are among the Symbols of Allah."
So it is not harmful of those who perform the Hajj to
the House of Allah) or perform the Umra, to ambulate (Tawaf) between
them. In my opinion it is not sinful for one not to ambulate (Tawaf)
between them." 'Aisha said, "Your interpretation is wrong for as you
say, the Verse should have been: "So it is not harmful of those who
perform the Hajj or Umra to the House, not to ambulate (Tawaf) between
them.' This Verse was revealed in connection with the Ansar who (during
the Pre-Islamic Period) used to visit Manat (i.e. an idol) after
assuming their Ihram, and it was situated near Qudaid (i.e. a place at
Mecca), and they used to regard it sinful to ambulate between Safa and
Marwa after embracing Islam. When Islam came, they asked Allah's
Apostle about it, whereupon Allah revealed:--
"Verily, Safa and Marwa (i.e. two mountains at Mecca)
are among the Symbols of Allah. So it is not harmful of those who
perform the Hajj of the House (of Allah) or perform the Umra, to
ambulate (Tawaf) between them." (2.158)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 23:
Narrated 'Asim bin Sulaiman:
I asked Anas bin Malik about Safa and Marwa. Anas
replied, "We used to consider (i.e. going around) them a custom of the
Pre-islamic period of Ignorance, so when Islam came, we gave up going
around them. Then Allah revealed" "Verily, Safa and Marwa (i.e. two
mountains at Mecca) are among the Symbols of Allah. So it is not
harmful of those who perform the Hajj of the House (of Allah) or
perform the Umra to ambulate (Tawaf) between them." (2.158)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 24:
Narrated 'Abdullah:
The Prophet said one statement and I said another. The
Prophet said "Whoever dies while still invoking anything other than
Allah as a rival to Allah, will enter Hell (Fire)." And I said,
"Whoever dies without invoking anything as a rival to Allah, will enter
Paradise."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 25:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
The law of Qisas (i.e. equality in punishment) was
prescribed for the children of Israel, but the Diya (i.e. blood money
was not ordained for them). So Allah said to this Nation (i.e.
Muslims):
"O you who believe! The law of Al-Qisas (i.e. equality
in punishment) is prescribed for you in cases of murder: The free for
the free, the slave for the slave, and the female for the female. But
if the relatives (or one of them) of the killed (person) forgive their
brother (i.e. the killers something of Qisas (i.e. not to kill the
killer by accepting blood money in the case of intentional
murder)----then the relatives (of the killed person) should demand
blood-money in a reasonable manner and the killer must pay with
handsome gratitude. This is an allevitation and a Mercy from your Lord,
(in comparison to what was prescribed for the nations before you).
So after this, whoever transgresses the limits (i.e. to
kill the killer after taking the blood-money) shall have a painful
torment." (2.178)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 26:
Narrated Anas:
The Prophet said, "The prescribed Law of Allah is the
equality in punishment (i.e. Al-Qisas)." (In cases of murders, etc.)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 27:
Narrated Anas:
That his aunt, Ar-Rubai' broke an incisor tooth of a
girl. My aunt's family requested the girl's relatives for forgiveness
but they refused; then they proposed a compensation, but they refused.
Then they went to Allah's Apostle and refused everything except
Al-Qisas (i.e. equality in punishment). So Allah's Apostle passed the
judgment of Al-Qisas (i.e. equality of punishment). Anas bin Al-Nadr
said, "O Allah's Apostle! Will the incisor tooth of Ar-Rubai be broken?
No, by Him Who sent you with the Truth, her incisor tooth will not be
broken." Allah's Apostle said, "O Anas! The prescribed law of Allah is
equality in punishment (i.e. Al-Qisas.)" Thereupon those people became
satisfied and forgave her. Then Allah's Apostle said, "Among Allah's
Worshippers there are some who, if they took Allah's Oath (for
something), Allah fulfill their oaths."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 28:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
Fasting was observed on the day of 'Ashura' (i.e. 10th
of Muharram) by the people of the Pre-lslamic Period. But when (the
order of compulsory fasting) in the month of Ramadan was revealed, the
Prophet said, "It is up to one to fast on it (i.e. day of 'Ashura') or
not."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 29:
Narrated 'Aisha:
The people used to fast on the day of 'Ashura' before
fasting in Ramadan was prescribed but when (the order of compulsory
fasting in) Ramadan was revealed, it was up to one to fast on it (i.e.
'Ashura') or not.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 30:
Narrated 'Abdullah:
That Al-Ash'ath entered upon him while he was eating.
Al-Ash'ath said, "Today is 'Ashura." I said (to him), "Fasting had been
observed (on such a day) before (the order of compulsory fasting in)
Ramadan was revealed. But when (the order of fasting in) Ramadan was
revealed, fasting (on 'Ashura') was given up, so come and eat."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 31:
Narrated Aisha:
During the Pre-lslamic Period of ignorance the Quraish
used to observe fasting on the day of 'Ashura', and the Prophet himself
used to observe fasting on it too. But when he came to Medina, he
fasted on that day and ordered the Muslims to fast on it. When (the
order of compulsory fasting in ) Ramadan was revealed, fasting in
Ramadan became an obligation, and fasting on 'Ashura' was given up, and
who ever wished to fast (on it) did so, and whoever did not wish to
fast on it, did not fast.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 32:
Narrated 'Ata:
That he heard Ibn 'Abbas reciting the Divine Verse:--
"And for those who can fast they had a choice either
fast, or feed a poor for every day.." (2.184) Ibn 'Abbas said, "This
Verse is not abrogated, but it is meant for old men and old women who
have no strength to fast, so they should feed one poor person for each
day of fasting (instead of fasting)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 33:
Narrated Nafi:
Ibn 'Umar recited:
"They had a choice, either fast or feed a poor for
every day.." and added, "This Verse is abrogated."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 34:
Narrated Salama:
When the Divine Revelation:
"For those who can fast, they had a choice either fast,
or feed a poor for every day," (2.184) was revealed, it was permissible
for one to give a ransom and give up fasting, till the Verse succeeding
it was revealed and abrogated it.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 35:
Narrated Al-Bara:
When the order of compulsory fasting of Ramadan was
revealed, the people did not have sexual relations with their wives for
the whole month of Ramadan, but some men cheated themselves (by
violating that restriction). So Allah revealed:-- "Allah is aware that
you were deceiving yourselves but He accepted your repentance and for
gave you.." (3.187)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 36:
Narrated Ash-Sha'bi:
'Adi took a white rope (or thread) and a black one, and
when some part of the night had passed, he looked at them but he could
not distinguish one from the other. The next morning he said, "O
Allah's Apostle! I put (a white thread and a black thread) underneath
my pillow." The Prophet said, "Then your pillow is too wide if the
white thread (of dawn) and the black thread (of the night) are
underneath your pillow! "
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 37:
Narrated 'Adi bin Hatim:
I said, "O Allah's Apostle! What is the meaning of the
white thread distinct from the black thread? Are these two threads?" He
said, "You are not intelligent if you watch the two threads." He then
added, "No, it is the darkness of the night and the whiteness of the
day.''
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 38:
Narrated Sahl bin Sad: The Verse:--
"And eat and drink until the white thread appears to
you distinct from the black thread." was revealed, but: '... of dawn'
was not revealed (along with it) so some men, when intending to fast,
used to tie their legs, one with white thread and the other with black
thread and would keep on eating till they could distinguish one thread
from the other. Then Allah revealed' ... of dawn,' whereupon they
understood that meant the night and the day.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 39:
Narrated Al-Bara:
In the Pre-lslamic Period when the people assumed
Ihram, they would enter their houses from the back. So Allah
revealed:--
"And it is not righteousness that you enter houses from
the back, but the righteous man is he who fears Allah, obeys His Orders
and keeps away from what He has forbidden. So enter houses through
their doors." (2.189)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 40:
Narrated Nafi':
During the affliction of Ibn Az-Zubair, two men came to
Ibn 'Umar and said, "The people are lost, and you are the son of 'Umar,
and the companion of the Prophet, so what forbids you from coming out?"
He said, "What forbids me is that Allah has prohibited the shedding of
my brother's blood." They both said, "Didn't Allah say, 'And fight then
until there is no more affliction?" He said "We fought until there was
no more affliction and the worship is for Allah (Alone while you want
to fight until there is affliction and until the worship become for
other than Allah."
Narrated Nafi (through another group of sub-narrators):
A man came to Ibn 'Umar and said, "O Abu Abdur Rahman! What made you
perform Hajj in one year and Umra in another year and leave the Jihad
for Allah' Cause though you know how much Allah recommends it?" Ibn
'Umar replied, "O son of my brother! Islam is founded on five
principles, i.e. believe in Allah and His Apostle, the five compulsory
prayers, the fasting of the month of Ramadan, the payment of Zakat, and
the Hajj to the House (of Allah)." The man said, "O Abu Abdur Rahman!
Won't you listen to why Allah has mentioned in His Book: 'If two groups
of believers fight each other, then make peace between them, but if one
of then transgresses beyond bounds against the other, then you all
fight against the one that transgresses. (49.9) and:--"And fight them
till there is no more affliction (i.e. no more worshiping of others
along with Allah)." Ibn 'Umar said, "We did it, during the lifetime of
Allah's Apostle when Islam had only a few followers. A man would be put
to trial because of his religion; he would either be killed or
tortured. But when the Muslims increased, there was no more afflictions
or oppressions." The man said, "What is your opinion about 'Uthman and
'Ali?" Ibn 'Umar said, "As for 'Uthman, it seems that Allah has
forgiven him, but you people dislike that he should be forgiven. And as
for 'Ali, he is the cousin of Allah's Apostle and his son-in-law." Then
he pointed with his hand and said, "That is his house which you see."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 41:
Narrated Abu Wail:
Hudhaifa said, "The Verse:--
"And spend (of your wealth) in the Cause of Allah and
do not throw yourselves in destruction," (2.195) was revealed
concerning spending in Allah's Cause (i.e. Jihad)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 42:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Maqal:
I sat with Ka'b bin Ujra in this mosque, i.e. Kufa
Mosque, and asked him about the meaning of:--"Pay a ransom (i.e. Fidya)
of either fasting or - - - - (2.196) He said, "I was taken to the
Prophet while lice were falling on my face. The Prophet said, 'I did
not think that your trouble reached to such an extent. Can you afford
to slaughter a sheep (as a ransom for shaving your head)?' I said,
'No.' He said, 'Then fast for three days, or feed six poor persons by
giving half a Sa of food for each and shave your head.' So the above
Verse was revealed especially for me and generally for all of you."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 43:
Narrated 'Imran bin Husain:
The Verse of Hajj-at-Tamatu was revealed in Allah's
Book, so we performed it with Allah's Apostle, and nothing was revealed
in Qur'an to make it illegal, nor did the Prophet prohibit it till he
died. But the man (who regarded it illegal) just expressed what his own
mind suggested.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 44:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
'Ukaz, Mijanna and Dhul-Majaz were markets during the
Pre-islamic Period. They (i.e. Muslims) considered it a sin to trade
there during the Hajj time (i.e. season), so this Verse was revealed:--
"There is no harm for you if you seek of the Bounty of your Lord during
the Hajj season." (2.198)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 45:
Narrated 'Aisha:
The Quraish people and those who embraced their
religion, used to stay at Muzdalifa and used to call themselves
Al-Hums, while the rest of the Arabs used to stay at 'Arafat. When
Islam came, Allah ordered His Prophet to go to 'Arafat and stay at it,
and then pass on from there, and that is what is meant by the Statement
of Allah:--"Then depart from the place whence all the people
depart......" (2.199)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 46:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
A man who wants to perform the Hajj (from Mecca) can
perform the Tawaf around the Ka'ba as long as he is not in the state of
Ihram till he assumes the Ihram for Hajj. Then, if he rides and
proceeds to 'Arafat, he should take a Hadi (i.e. animal for sacrifice),
either a camel or a cow or a sheep, whatever he can afford; but if he
cannot afford it, he should fast for three days during the Hajj before
the day of 'Arafat, but if the third day of his fasting happens to be
the day of 'Arafat (i.e. 9th of Dhul-Hijja) then it is no sin for him
(to fast on it). Then he should proceed to 'Arafat and stay there from
the time of the 'Asr prayer till darkness falls. Then the pilgrims
should proceed from 'Arafat, and when they have departed from it, they
reach Jam' (i.e. Al-Muzdalifa) where they ask Allah to help them to be
righteous and dutiful to Him, and there they remember Allah greatly or
say Takbir (i.e. Allah is Greater) and Tahlil (i.e. None has the right
to be worshipped but Allah) repeatedly before dawn breaks. Then, after
offering the morning (Fajr) prayer you should pass on (to Mina) for the
people used to do so and Allah said:--
"Then depart from the place whence all the people
depart. And ask for Allah's Forgiveness. Truly! Allah is Oft-Forgiving,
Most Merciful." (2.199) Then you should go on doing so till you throw
pebbles over the Jamra.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 47:
Narrated Anas :
The Prophet used to say, "O Allah! Our Lord! Give us in
this world that, which is good and in the Hereafter that, which is good
and save us from the torment of the Fire." (2.201)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 48:
Narrated 'Aisha :
The Prophet said, "The most hated man in the Sight of
Allah is the one who is the most quarrelsome." Narrated 'Aisha: The
Prophet said, "Or do you think that you shall enter Paradise without
such (trials) as came to those who passed away before you?" (2.214)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 49:
Narrated Ibn Abu Mulaika:
Ibn 'Abbas recited: "(Respite will be granted) until
when the Apostles gave up hope (of their people) and thought that they
were denied (by their people). There came to them Our Help ...."
(12.110) reading Kudhibu without doubling the sound 'dh', and that was
what he understood of the Verse. Then he went on reciting: "..even the
Apostle and those who believed along with him said: When (will come)
Allah's Help? Yes, verily, Allah's Help is near." (2.214)
Then I met 'Urwa bin Az-Zubair and I mentioned that to
him. He said, "Aisha said, 'Allah forbid! By Allah, Allah never
promised His Apostle anything but he knew that it would certainly
happen before he died. But trials were continuously presented before
the Apostles till they were afraid that their followers would accuse
them of telling lies. So I used to recite:--
"Till they (come to) think that they were treated as
liars." reading 'Kudh-dhibu with double 'dh.'
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 50:
Narrated Nafi':
Whenever Ibn 'Umar recited the Qur'an, he would not
speak to anyone till he had finished his recitation. Once I held the
Qur'an and he recited Surat-al-Baqara from his memory and then stopped
at a certain Verse and said, "Do you know in what connection this Verse
was revealed? " I replied, "No." He said, "It was revealed in
such-and-such connection." Ibn 'Umar then resumed his recitation. Nafi
added regarding the Verse:--"So go to your tilth when or how you will"
Ibn 'Umar said, "It means one should approach his wife in .."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 51:
Narrated Jabir:
Jews used to say: "If one has sexual intercourse with
his wife from the back, then she will deliver a squint-eyed child." So
this Verse was revealed:--
"Your wives are a tilth unto you; so go to your tilth
when or how you will." (2.223)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 52:
Narrated Al-Hasan:
The sister of Ma'qal bin Yasar was divorced by her
husband who left her till she had fulfilled her term of 'Iddat (i.e.
the period which should elapse before she can Remarry) and then he
wanted to remarry her but Maqal refused, so this Verse was revealed:--
"Do not prevent them from marrying their (former)
husbands." (2.232)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 53:
Narrated Ibn Az-Zubair:
I said to 'Uthman bin 'Affan (while he was collecting
the Qur'an) regarding the Verse:-- "Those of you who die and leave
wives ..." (2.240) "This Verse was abrogated by an other Verse. So why
should you write it? (Or leave it in the Qur'an)?" 'Uthman said. "O son
of my brother! I will not shift anything of it from its place."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 54:
Narrated Mujahi:
(regarding the Verse):-- "Those of you who die and
leave wives behind. They - (their wives) -- shall wait (as regards
their marriage ) for four months and ten days)." (2.234)
The widow, according to this Verse, was to spend this
period of waiting with her husband's family, so Allah revealed: "Those
of you who die and leave wives (i.e. widows) should bequeath for their
wives, a year's maintenance and residences without turning them out,
but if they leave (their residence), there is no blame on you for what
they do with themselves provided it is honorable.' (i.e. lawful
marriage) (2.240).
So Allah entitled the widow to be bequeathed extra
maintenance for seven months and twenty nights, and that is the
completion of one year. If she wished she could stay (in her husband's
home) according to the will, and she could leave it if she wished, as
Allah says:
"..without turning them out, but if they leave (the
residence), there is no blame on you." So the 'Idda (i.e. four months
and ten days as it) is obligatory for her.
'Ata said: Ibn 'Abbas said, "This Verse, i.e. the
Statement of Allah: "..without turning them out.." cancelled the
obligation of staying for the waiting period in her dead husband's
house, and she can complete this period wherever she likes." 'Ata's
aid: If she wished, she could complete her 'Idda by staying in her dead
husband's residence according to the will or leave it according to
Allah's Statement:--
"There is no blame on you for what they do with
themselves." 'Ata' added: Later the regulations of inheritance came and
abrogated the order of the dwelling of the widow (in her dead husband's
house), so she could complete the 'Idda wherever she likes. And it was
no longer necessary to provide her with a residence. Ibn 'Abbas said,
"This Verse abrogated her (i.e. widow's) dwelling in her dead husband's
house and she could complete the 'Idda (i.e. four months and ten days)
wherever she liked, as Allah's Statement says:--"...without turning
them out..."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 55:
Narrated Muhammad bin Sirin:
I sat in a gathering in which the chiefs of the Ansar
were present, and Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Laila was amongst them. I
mentioned the narration of 'Abdullah bin 'Utba regarding the question
of Subai'a bint Al-Harith. Abdur-Rahman said, "But 'Abdullah's uncle
used not to say so." I said, "I am too brave if I tell a lie concerning
a person who is now in Al-Kufa," and I raised my voice. Then I went out
and met Malik bin 'Amir or Malik bin 'Auf, and said, "What was the
verdict of Ibn Mas'ud about the pregnant widow whose husband had died?"
He replied, "Ibn Mas'ud said, 'Why do you impose on her the hard order
and don't let her make use of the leave? The shorter Sura of women
(i.e. Surat-at-Talaq) was revealed after the longer Sura (i.e.
Surat-al-Baqara)." (i.e. Her 'Idda is up till she delivers.)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 56:
Narrated 'Ali:
The Prophet said (as below Hadith 57)).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 57:
Narrated 'Ali: on the day of Al-Khandaq (the battle of
the Trench). the Prophet said
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 58:
Narrated Zaid bin Arqam:
We used to speak while in prayer. One of us used to
speak to his brother (while in prayer) about his need, till the Verse
was revealed:--
"Guard strictly the (five obligatory) prayers,
especially the middle (the Best) (Asr) Prayer and stand before Allah
with obedience (and not to speak to others during the prayers)." Then
we were ordered not to speak in the prayers.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 59:
Narrated Nafi':
Whenever 'Abdullah bin 'Umar was asked about
Salat-al-Khauf (i.e. prayer of fear) he said, "The Imam comes forward
with a group of people and leads them in a one Rak'a prayer while
another group from them who has not prayed yet, stay between the
praying group and the enemy. When those who are with the Imam have
finished their one Rak'a, they retreat and take the positions of those
who have not prayed but they will not finish their prayers with Taslim.
Those who have not prayed, come forward to offer a Rak'a with the Imam
(while the first group covers them from the enemy). Then the Imam,
having offered two Rakat, finishes his prayer. Then each member of the
two groups offer the second Rak'a alone after the Imam has finished his
prayer. Thus each one of the two groups will have offered two Rakat.
But if the fear is too great, they can pray standing on their feet or
riding on their mounts, facing the Qibla or not." Nafi added: I do not
think that 'Abdullah bin 'Umar narrated this except from Allah's
Apostle (See Hadith No. 451, Vol 5 to know exactly "The Fear Prayer.")
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 60:
Narrated Ibn Az-Zubair:
I said to 'Uthman, "This Verse which is in
Surat-al-Baqara:
"Those of you who die and leave widows behind...without
turning them out." has been abrogated by another Verse. Why then do you
write it (in the Qur'an)?" 'Uthman said. "Leave it (where it is), O the
son of my brother, for I will not shift anything of it (i.e. the Quran)
from its original position."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 61:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "We have more right to be in
doubt than Abraham when he said, 'My Lord! Show me how You give life to
the dead.' He said, 'Do you not believe?' He said, 'Yes (I believe) but
to be stronger in Faith.' "(2.260)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 62:
Narrated Ubaid bin Umair: Once 'Umar (bin Al-Khattab)
said to the companions of the Prophet "What do you think about this
Verse:--"Does any of you wish that he should have a garden?" They
replied, "Allah knows best." 'Umar became angry and said, "Either say
that you know or say that you do not know!" On that Ibn Abbas said, "O
chief of the believers! I have something in my mind to say about it."
Umar said, "O son of my brother! Say, and do not under estimate
yourself." Ibn Abbas said, "This Verse has been set up as an example
for deeds." Umar said, "What kind of deeds?" Ibn Abbas said, "For
deeds." Umar said, "This is an example for a rich man who does goods
out of obedience of Allah and then Allah sends him Satan whereupon he
commits sins till all his good deeds are lost."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 63:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "The poor person is not the one for
whom a date or two or a morsel or two (of food is sufficient but the
poor person is he who does not (beg or) ask the people (for something)
or show his poverty at all. Recite if you wish, (Allah's Statement):
"They do not beg of people at all." (2.273)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 64:
Narrated 'Aisha:
When the Verses of Surat-al-Baqara regarding usury
(i.e. Riba) were revealed, Allah's Apostle recited them before the
people and then he prohibited the trade of alcoholic liquors.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 65:
Narrated 'Aisha:
When the last Verses of Surat-al-Baqara were revealed.
Allah's Apostle went out and recited them in the Mosque and prohibited
the trade of alcoholic liquors.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 66:
Narrated 'Aisha:
When the last Verses of Surat-al-Baqara were revealed,
the Prophet read them in the Mosque and prohibited the trade of
alcoholic liquors. "If the debtor is in difficulty, grant him time till
it is easy for him to repay.." (2.280)
Narrated 'Aisha: When the last Verses of
Surat-al-Baqara were revealed, Allah's Apostle stood up and recited
them before us and then prohibited the trade of alcoholic liquors.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 67:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
The last Verse (in the Quran) revealed to the Prophet
was the Verse dealing with usury (i.e. Riba).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 68:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
This Verse:--"Whether you show what is in your minds or
conceal it.." (2.284) was abrogated.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 69:
Narrated Marwan Al-Asghar:
A man from the companions of Allah's Apostle who I
think, was Ibn 'Umar said, "The Verse:--"Whether you show what is in
your minds or conceal it...." was abrogated by the Verse following it."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 70:
Narrated 'Aisha:
Allah's Apostle recited the Verse:--
"It is He who has sent down to you the Book. In it are
Verses that are entirely clear, they are the foundation of the Book,
others not entirely clear. So as for those in whose hearts there is a
deviation (from the Truth ). follow thereof that is not entirely clear
seeking affliction and searching for its hidden meanings; but no one
knows its hidden meanings but Allah. And those who are firmly grounded
in knowledge say: "We believe in it (i.e. in the Qur'an) the whole of
it (i.e. its clear and unclear Verses) are from our Lord. And none
receive admonition except men of understanding." (3.7)
Then Allah's Apostle said, "If you see those who follow
thereof that is not entirely clear, then they are those whom Allah has
named [as having deviation (from the Truth)] 'So beware of them."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 71:
Narrated Said bin Al-Musaiyab:
Abu Huraira said, "The Prophet said, 'No child is born
but that, Satan touches it when it is born where upon it starts crying
loudly because of being touched by Satan, except Mary and her Son." Abu
Huraira then said, "Recite, it you wish: "And I seek Refuge with You
(Allah) for her and her offspring from Satan, the outcast." (3.36)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 72:
Narrated Abu Wail:
'Abdullah bin Masud said, "Allah's Apostle said,
'Whoever takes an oath when asked to do so, in which he may deprive a
Muslim of his property unlawfully, will meet Allah Who will be angry
with him.' So Allah revealed in confirmation of this
statement:--"Verily! Those who Purchase a small gain at the cost of
Allah's Covenant and oaths, they shall have no portion in the
Hereafter..." (3.77) Then entered Al-Ash'ath bin Qais and said, "What
is Abu 'Abdur-Rahman narrating to you?" We replied, 'So-and-so."
Al-Ash'ath said, "This Verse was revealed in my connection. I had a
well in the land of my cousin (and he denied my, possessing it). On
that the Prophet said to me, 'Either you bring forward a proof or he
(i.e. your cousin) takes an oath (to confirm his claim)' I said, 'I am
sure he would take a (false) oath, O Allah's Apostle.' He said, 'If
somebody takes an oath when asked to do so through which he may deprive
a Muslim of his property (unlawfully) and he is a liar in his oath, he
will meet Allah Who will be angry with him.' "
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 73:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Abu Aufa:
A man displayed some merchandise in the market and took
an oath that he had been offered a certain price for it while in fact
he had not, in order to cheat a man from the Muslims. So then was
revealed:--"Verily! Those who purchase a small gain at the cost of
Allah's Covenant and their oaths..."(3.77)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 74:
Narrated Ibn Abu Mulaika:
Two women were stitching shoes in a house or a room.
Then one of them came out with an awl driven into her hand, and she
sued the other for it. The case was brought before Ibn 'Abbas, Ibn
'Abbas said, "Allah's Apostle said, 'If people were to be given what
they claim (without proving their claim) the life and property of the
nation would be lost.' Will you remind her (i.e. the defendant), of
Allah and recite before her:--"Verily! Those who purchase a small gain
at the cost of Allah's Covenant and their oaths..."(3.77)
So they reminded her and she confessed. Ibn 'Abbas then
said, "The Prophet said, 'The oath is to be taken by the defendant (in
the absence of any proof against him)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 75:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
Abu Sufyan narrated to me personally, saying, "I set
out during the Truce that had been concluded between me and Allah's
Apostle. While I was in Sham, a letter sent by the Prophet was brought
to Heraclius. Dihya Al-Kalbi had brought and given it to the governor
of Busra, and the latter forwarded it to Heraclius. Heraclius said, 'Is
there anyone from the people of this man who claims to be a prophet?'
The people replied, 'Yes.' So I along with some of Quraishi men were
called and we entered upon Heraclius, and we were seated in front of
him. Then he said, 'Who amongst you is the nearest relative to the man
who claims to be a prophet?' So they made me sit in front of him and
made my companions sit behind me. Then he called upon his translator
and said (to him). 'Tell them ( i.e. Abu Sufyan's companions) that I am
going to ask him (i.e. Abu Sufyan) regarding that man who claims to be
a prophet. So, if he tell me a lie, they should contradict him
(instantly).' By Allah, had I not been afraid that my companions would
consider me a liar, I would have told lies. Heraclius then said to his
translator, 'Ask him: What is his (i.e. the Prophet's) family status
amongst you? I said, 'He belongs to a noble family amongst us."
Heraclius said, 'Was any of his ancestors a king?' I said, 'No.' He
said, 'Did you ever accuse him of telling lies before his saying what
he has said?' I said, 'No.' He said, 'Do the nobles follow him or the
poor people?' I said, 'It is the poor who followed him.' He said, 'Is
the number of his follower increasing or decreasing?' I said, 'The are
increasing.' He said, 'Does anyone renounce his religion (i.e. Islam)
after embracing it, being displeased with it?' I said, 'No.' He said,
'Did you fight with him?' I replied, 'Yes.' He said, 'How was your
fighting with him?' I said, 'The fighting between us was undecided and
victory was shared by him and us by turns. He inflicts casualties upon
us and we inflict casualties upon him.' He said, 'Did he ever betray?'
I said, 'No, but now we are away from him in this truce and we do not
know what he will do in it" Abu Sufyan added, "By Allah, I was not able
to insert in my speech a word (against him) except that. Heraclius
said, 'Did anybody else (amongst you) ever claimed the same (i.e.
Islam) before him? I said, 'No.' Then Heraclius told his translator to
tell me (i.e. Abu Sufyan), 'I asked you about his family status amongst
you, and you told me that he comes from a noble family amongst you
Verily, all Apostles come from the noblest family among their people.
Then I asked you whether any of his ancestors was a king, and you
denied that. Thereupon I thought that had one of his fore-fathers been
a king, I would have said that he (i.e. Muhammad) was seeking to rule
the kingdom of his fore-fathers. Then I asked you regarding his
followers, whether they were the noble or the poor among the people,
and you said that they were only the poor (who follow him). In fact,
such are the followers of the Apostles. Then I asked you whether you
have ever accused him of telling lies before saying what he said, and
your reply was in the negative. Therefore, I took for granted that a
man who did not tell a lie about others, could ever tell a lie about
Allah. Then I asked you whether anyone of his followers had renounced
his religion (i.e. Islam) after embracing it, being displeased with it,
and you denied that. And such is Faith when it mixes with the
cheerfulness of the hearts. Then I asked you whether his followers were
increasing or decreasing You claimed that they were increasing. That is
the way of true faith till it is complete. Then I asked you whether you
had ever fought with him, and you claimed that you had fought with him
and the battle between you and him was undecided and the victory was
shared by you and him in turns; he inflicted casual ties upon you and
you inflicted casualties upon them. Such is the case with the Apostles;
they are out to test and the final victory is for them. Then I asked
you whether he had ever betrayed; you claimed that he had never
betrayed. I need, Apostles never betray. Then I asked you whether
anyone had said this statement before him; and you denied that.
Thereupon I thought if somebody had said that statement before him,
then I would have said that he was but a man copying some sayings said
before him." Abu Safyan said, "Heraclius then asked me, 'What does he
order you to do?' I said, 'He orders us (to offer) prayers and (to pay)
Zakat and to keep good relationship with the Kith and kin and to be
chaste.' Then Heraclius said, 'If whatever you have said, is true, he
is really a prophet, and I knew that he ( i.e. the Prophet ) was going
to appear, but I never thought that he would be from amongst you. If I
were certain that I can reach him, I would like to meet him and if I
were with him, I would wash his feet; and his kingdom will expand
(surely to what is under my feet.' Then Heraclius asked for the letter
of Allah's Apostle and read it wherein was written:
"In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most
Merciful. This letter is) from Muhammad, Apostle of Allah, to
Heraclius, the sovereign of Byzantine........ Peace be upon him who
follows the Right Path. Now then, I call you to embrace Islam. Embrace
Islam and you will be saved (from Allah's Punishment); embrace Islam,
and Allah will give you a double reward, but if you reject this, you
will be responsible for the sins of all the people of your kingdom
(Allah's Statement):--"O the people of the Scripture (Jews and
Christians)! Come to a word common to you and us that we worship None
but Allah....bear witness that we are Muslims.' (3.64)
When he finished reading the letter, voices grew louder
near him and there was a great hue and cry, and we were ordered to go
out." Abu Sufyan added, "While coming out, I said to my companions,
'The situation of Ibn Abu Kabsha (i.e. Muhammad) has become strong;
even the king of Banu Al-Asfar is afraid of him.' So I continued to
believe that Allah's Apostle would be victorious, till Allah made me
embrace Islam." Az-Zuhri said, "Heraclius then invited all the chiefs
of the Byzantines and had them assembled in his house and said, 'O
group of Byzantines! Do you wish to have a permanent success and
guidance and that your kingdom should remain with you?' (Immediately
after hearing that), they rushed towards the gate like onagers, but
they found them closed. Heraclius then said, 'Bring them back to me.'
So he called them and said, 'I just wanted to test the strength of your
adherence to your religion. Now I have observed of you that which I
like.' Then the people fell in prostration before him and became
pleased with him." (See Hadith No. 6,Vol 1)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 76:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Out of all the Ansar, living in Medina, Abu Talha had
the largest number of (date palm trees) gardens, and the most beloved
of his property to him was Bairuha garden which was standing opposite
the Mosque (of the Prophet). Allah's Apostle used to enter it and drink
of its good water. When the Verse:--"By no means shall you attain
righteousness unless you spend (in charity) of that which you love."
(3.92) Abu Talha got up and said, "O Allah's Apostle, Allah says:--"By
no means shall you attain righteousness unless you spend (in charity)
of that which you love." (3.92) and the most beloved of my property to
me is the Bairuha garden, so I give it (as a charitable gift) in
Allah's Cause and hope to receive good out of it, and to have it stored
for me with Allah. So, O Allah's Apostle! Dispose it of (i.e. utilize
it) in the way Allah orders you (to dispose it of)." Allah's Apostle
said, "Bravo! That is a fruitful property! That is a fruitful property!
I have heard what you have said and I think that you should distribute
that (garden) amongst your relatives." The Abu Talha distributed that
garden amongst his relatives and his cousins.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 77:
Narrated Yahya bin Yahya:
I learnt from Malik, "..a fruitful property."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 78:
Narrated Anas:
Abu Talha distributed the garden between Hassan and
Ubai, but he did not give me anything thereof although I was a nearer
relative to him.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 79:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Umar:
The Jews brought to the Prophet a man and a woman from
among them who had committed illegal sexual intercourse. The Prophet
said to them, "How do you usually punish the one amongst you who has
committed illegal sexual intercourse?" They replied, "We blacken their
faces with coal and beat them," He said, "Don't you find the order of
Ar-Rajm (i.e. stoning to death) in the Torah?" They replied, "We do not
find anything in it." 'Abdullah bin Salam (after hearing this
conversation) said to them. "You have told a lie! Bring here the Torah
and recite it if you are truthful." (So the Jews brought the Torah).
And the religious teacher who was teaching it to them, put his hand
over the Verse of Ar-Rajm and started reading what was written above
and below the place hidden with his hand, but he did not read the Verse
of Ar-Rajm. 'Abdullah bin Salam removed his (i.e. the teacher's) hand
from the Verse of Ar-Rajm and said, "What is this?" So when the Jews
saw that Verse, they said, "This is the Verse of Ar-Rajm." So the
Prophet ordered the two adulterers to be stoned to death, and they were
stoned to death near the place where biers used to be placed near the
Mosque. I saw her companion (i.e. the adulterer) bowing over her so as
to protect her from the stones.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 80:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Verse:--"You (true Muslims) are the best of peoples
ever raised up for mankind." means, the best of peoples for the people,
as you bring them with chains on their necks till they embrace Islam.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 81:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah:
The Verse:--"When two parties from among you were about
to lose heart, but Allah was their Protector," (3.122) was revealed
concerning us, and we were the two parties, i.e. Banu Haritha and Banu
Salama, and we do not wish (that it had not been revealed) or I would
not have been pleased (if it had not been revealed), for Allah
says:--"...Allah was their Protector."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 82:
Narrated Salim's father:
That he heard Allah's Apostle on raising his head from
the bowing in the last Rak'a in the Fajr prayer, saying, "O Allah,
curse such-and-such person and such-and-such person, and such-and-such
person," after saying, "Allah hears him who sends his praises to Him, O
our Lord, all praise is for you." So Allah revealed:--"Not for you (O
Muhammad) (but for Allah) is the decision, verily they are indeed
wrongdoers." (3.128)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 83:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Whenever Allah's Apostle intended to invoke evil upon
somebody or invoke good upon somebody, he used to invoke (Allah after
bowing (in the prayer). Sometimes after saying, "Allah hears him who
sends his praises to Him, all praise is for You, O our Lord," he would
say, "O Allah. Save Al-Walid bin Al-Walid and Salama bin Hisham, and
'Aiyash bin Abu Rabi'a. O Allah! Inflict Your Severe Torture on Mudar
(tribe) and strike them with (famine) years like the years of Joseph."
The Prophet used to say in a loud voice, and he also used to say in
some of his Fajr prayers, "O Allah! Curse so-and-so and so-and-so."
naming some of the Arab tribes till Allah revealed:--"Not for you (O
Muhammad) (but for Allah) is the decision." (3.128)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 84:
Narrated Al-Bara bin Azib:
The Prophet appointed 'Abdullah bin Jubair as the
commander of the infantry during the battle of Uhud. They returned
defeated, and that is what is meant by:--
"And the Apostle was calling them back in the rear.
None remained with the Prophet then, but twelve men."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 85:
Narrated Abu Talha:
Slumber overtook us during the battle of Uhud while we
were in the front files. My sword would fall from my hand and I would
pick it up, and again it would fall down and I would pick it up again.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 86:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
'Allah is Sufficient for us and He Is the Best Disposer
of affairs," was said by Abraham when he was thrown into the fire; and
it was said by Muhammad when they (i.e. hypocrites) said, "A great army
is gathering against you, therefore, fear them," but it only increased
their faith and they said: "Allah is Sufficient for us, and He is the
Best Disposer (of affairs, for us)." (3.173)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 87:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
The last statement of Abraham when he was thrown into
the fire was:--"Allah is Sufficient for us and He is the Best Disposer
(of affairs for us)." (3.173)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 88:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "Anyone whom Allah has given
wealth but he does not pay its Zakat, then, on the Day of Resurrection,
his wealth will be presented to him in the shape of a bald-headed
poisonous male snake with two poisonous glands in its mouth and it will
encircle itself round his neck and bite him over his cheeks and say, "I
am your wealth; I am your treasure." Then the Prophet recited this
Divine Verse:--
"And let not those who covetously withhold of that
which Allah has bestowed upon them of His Bounty." (3.180)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 89:
Narrated Usama bin Zaid:
Allah's Apostle rode a donkey, equipped with a thick
cloth-covering made in Fadak and was riding behind him. He was going to
pay visit to Sad bin Ubada in Banu Al-Harith bin Al-Khazraj; and this
incident happened before the battle of Badr. The Prophet passed by a
gathering in which 'Abdullah bin Ubai bin Salul was present, and that
was before 'Abdullah bin Ubai embraced Islam. Behold in that gathering
there were people of different religions: there were Muslims, pagans,
idol-worshippers and Jews, and in that gathering 'Abdullah bin Rawaha
was also present. When a cloud of dust raised by the donkey reached
that gathering, 'Abdullah bin Ubai covered his nose with his garment
and then said, "Do not cover us with dust." Then Allah's Apostle
greeted them and stopped and dismounted and invited them to Allah (i.e.
to embrace Islam) and recited to them the Holy Qur'an. On that,
'Abdullah bin Ubai bin Saluil said, "O man ! There is nothing better
than that what you say. If it is the truth, then do not trouble us with
it in our gatherings. Return to your mount (or residence) and if
somebody comes to you, relate (your tales) to him." On that 'Abdullah
bin Rawaha said, "Yes, O Allah's Apostle! Bring it (i.e. what you want
to say) to us in our gathering, for we love that."
So the Muslims, the pagans and the Jews started abusing
one another till they were on the point of fighting with one another.
The Prophet kept on quietening them till they became quiet, whereupon
the Prophet rode his animal (mount) and proceeded till he entered upon
Sad bin Ubada. The Prophet said to Sad, "Did you not hear what 'Abu
Hub-b said?" He meant 'Abdullah bin Ubai. "He said so-and-so." On that
Sad bin Ubada said, "O Allah's Apostle! Excuse and forgive him, for by
Him Who revealed the Book to you, Allah brought the Truth which was
sent to you at the time when the people of this town (i.e. Medina) had
decided unanimously to crown him and tie a turban on his head (electing
him as chief). But when Allah opposed that (decision) through the Truth
which Allah gave to you, he (i.e. 'Abdullah bin Ubai) was grieved with
jealously. and that caused him to do what you have seen." So Allah's
Apostle excused him, for the Prophet and his companions used to forgive
the pagans and the people of Scripture as Allah had ordered them, and
they used to put up with their mischief with patience. Allah said: "And
you shall certainly hear much that will grieve you from those who
received the Scripture before you and from the pagans........'(3.186)
And Allah also said:--"Many of the people of the Scripture wish if they
could turn you away as disbelievers after you have believed, from
selfish envy.." (2.109)
So the Prophet used to stick to the principle of
forgiveness for them as long as Allah ordered him to do so till Allah
permitted fighting them. So when Allah's Apostle fought the battle of
Badr and Allah killed the nobles of Quraish infidels through him, Ibn
Ubai bin Salul and the pagans and idolaters who were with him, said,
"This matter (i.e. Islam) has appeared (i.e. became victorious)." So
they gave the pledge of allegiance (for embracing Islam) to Allah's
Apostle and became Muslims.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 90:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
During the lifetime of Allah's Apostle, some men among
the hypocrites used to remain behind him (i.e. did not accompany him)
when he went out for a Ghazwa and they would be pleased to stay at home
behind Allah's Apostle When Allah's Apostle returned (from the battle)
they would put forward (false) excuses and take oaths, wishing to be
praised for what they had not done. So there was revealed:--
"Think not that those who rejoice in what they have
done, and love to be praised for what they have not done.." (3.188)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 91:
Narrated Alqama bin Waqqas:
Marwan said to his gatekeeper, "Go to Ibn 'Abbas, O
Rafi, and say, 'If everybody who rejoices in what he has done, and
likes to be praised for what he has not done, will be punished, then
all of us will be punished." Ibn Abbas said, "What connection have you
with this case? It was only that the Prophet called the Jews and asked
them about something, and they hid the truth and told him something
else, and showed him that they deserved praise for the favor of telling
him the answer to his question, and they became happy with what they
had concealed.
Then Ibn Abbas recited:--
"(And remember) when Allah took a Covenant from those
who were given the Scripture..and those who rejoice in what they have
done and love to be praised for what they have not done.' " (3.187-188)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 92:
Narrated Humaid bin 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Auf:
That Marwan had told him (the above narration No. 91).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 93:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
I stayed overnight in the house of my aunt Maimuna.
Allah's Apostle talked with his wife for a while and then went to bed.
When it was the last third of the night, he got up and looked towards
the sky and said:
"Verily! In the creation of the Heavens and the Earth
and in the alteration of night and day, there are indeed signs for men
of understanding." (3.190)
Then he stood up, performed ablution, brushed his teeth
with a Siwak, and then prayed eleven Rakat. Then Bilal pronounced the
Adhan (i.e. call for the Fajr prayer). The Prophet then offered two
Rakat (Sunna) prayer and went out (to the Mosque) and offered the
(compulsory congregational) Fajr prayer.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 94:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
(One night) I stayed overnight in the house of my aunt
Maimuna, and said to myself, "I will watch the prayer of Allah's
Apostle " My aunt placed a cushion for Allah's Apostle and he slept on
it in its length-wise direction and (woke-up) rubbing the traces of
sleep off his face and then he recited the last ten Verses of
Surat-al-Imran till he finished it. Then he went to a hanging water
skin and took it, performed the ablution and then stood up to offer the
prayer. I got up and did the same as he had done, and stood beside him.
He put his hand on my head and held me by the ear and twisted it. He
offered two Rakat, then two Rakat, then two Rakat, then two Rakat, then
two Rakat, then two Rakat, and finally the Witr (i.e. one Rak'a)
prayer.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 95:
Narrated Abdullah bin Abbas:
That once he stayed overnight (in the house) of his
aunt Maimuna. the wife of the Prophet. He added: I lay on the cushion
transversely and Allah's Apostle lay along with his wife in the
lengthwise direction of the pillow. Allah's Apostle slept till the
middle of the night, either a bit before or a bit after it, and then
woke up rubbing the traces of sleep off his face with his hands and
then he recited the last ten Verses of Surat-al-Imran, got up and went
to a hanging water skin. He then performed the ablution from it, and it
was perfect ablution, and then stood up to offer the prayer. I too did
the same as he had done, and then went to stand beside him. Allah's
Apostle put his right hand on my head and held and twisted my right
ear. He then offered two Rakat, then two Rakat, then two Rakat, then
two Rakat, then two Rakat. then two Rakat, and finally one Rak'a, the
Witr. Then he lay down again till the Muadhdhin (i.e. the call-maker)
came to him, whereupon he got up and offered a light two-Rakat prayer,
and went out (to the Mosque) and offered the (compulsory
congregational) Fajr prayer.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 96:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
That once he stayed overnight in the house of his aunt,
the wife of the Prophet. He added: I lay on the cushion transversely
while Allah's Apostle lay along with his wife in the lengthwise
direction of cushion. Allah's Apostle slept till the middle of the
night, either a bit before or a bit after it, and then woke up rubbing
the traces of sleep off his face with his hands, and then recited the
last ten Verses of Suratal-Imran. Then he got up and went to a hanging
water skin, performed ablution from it ---- and performed it perfectly.
Then he stood up to perform the prayer. I also did the same 3S he had
done and then went to stand beside him. Allah's Apostle put his right
hand on my head and held and twisted my right ear. He then offered two
Rakat, then two Rakat then two Rakat, then two then two Rakat, then two
Rakat, and finally, one Rak'a Witr. Then lay down again till the
Muadhdhin (i.e. the call-maker) came to him, whereupon he got up and
offered a light two Rakat prayer and went out (to the Mosque) and
offered the (compulsory congregational) Fajr prayer.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 97:
Narrated Aisha:
There was an orphan (girl) under the care of a man. He
married her and she owned a date palm (garden). He married her just
because of that and not because he loved her. So the Divine Verse came
regarding his case: "If you fear that you shall not be able to deal
justly with the orphan girls..." (4.3) The sub-narrator added: I think
he (i.e. another sub-narrator) said, "That orphan girl was his partner
in that datepalm (garden) and in his property."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 98:
Narrated 'Urwa bin Az-Zubair:
That he asked 'Aisha regarding the Statement of Allah:
"If you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly
with the orphan girls..." (4.3) She said, "O son of my sister! An
Orphan girl used to be under the care of a guardian with whom she
shared property. Her guardian, being attracted by her wealth and
beauty, would intend to marry her without giving her a just Mahr, i.e.
the same Mahr as any other person might give her (in case he married
her). So such guardians were forbidden to do that unless they did
justice to their female wards and gave them the highest Mahr their
peers might get. They were ordered (by Allah, to marry women of their
choice other than those orphan girls." 'Aisha added," The people asked
Allah's Apostle his instructions after the revelation of this Divine
Verse whereupon Allah revealed:
"They ask your instruction regarding women " (4.127)
'Aisha further said, "And the Statement of Allah: "And yet whom you
desire to marry." (4.127) as anyone of you refrains from marrying an
orphan girl (under his guardianship) when she is lacking in property
and beauty." 'Aisha added, "So they were forbidden to marry those
orphan girls for whose wealth and beauty they had a desire unless with
justice, and that was because they would refrain from marrying them if
they were lacking in property and beauty."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 99:
Narrated Aisha:
regarding the Statement of Allah: "And whoever amongst
the guardian is rich, he should take no wages, but if he is poor, let
him have for himself what is just and reasonable (according to his
work). This Verse was revealed regarding the orphan's property. If the
guardian is poor, he can take from the property of the orphan, what is
just and reasonable according to his work and the time he spends on
managing it.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 100:
Narrated Ikrama:
Ibn Abbas said ( regarding the verse), "And when the
relatives and the orphans and the poor are present at the time of
division, "this verse and its order is valid and not abrogated."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 101:
Narrated Jabir:
The Prophet and Abu Bakr came on foot to pay me a visit
(during my illness) at Banu Salama's (dwellings). The Prophet found me
unconscious, so he asked for water and performed the ablution from it
and sprinkled some water over it. I came to my senses and said, "O
Allah's Apostle! What do you order me to do as regards my wealth?" So
there was revealed:--
"Allah commands you as regards your children's
(inheritance):" (4.11)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 102:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
(In the Pre-Islamic Period ) the children used to
inherit all the property but the parents used to inherit only through a
will. So Allah cancelled that which He liked to cancel and put decreed
that the share of a son was to be twice the share of a daughter, and
for the parents one-sixth for each one of them, or one third, and for
the wife one-eighth or one-fourth, and for the husband one-half, or
one-fourth.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 103:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
regarding the Divine Verse: "O you who believe! You are
forbidden to inherit women against their will, and you should not treat
them with harshness that you may take back part of the (Mahr) dower you
have given them." (4.19) (Before this revelation) if a man died, his
relatives used to have the right to inherit his wife, and one of them
could marry her if he would, or they would give her in marriage if they
wished, or, if they wished, they would not give her in marriage at all,
and they would be more entitled to dispose her, than her own relatives.
So the above Verse was revealed in this connection.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 104:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
Regarding the Verse: "To everyone, We have appointed
heirs." (4.33) 'Mawali' means heirs. And regarding:-- "And those to
whom your right hands have pledged."
When the Emigrants came to Medina, an Emigrant used to
be the heir of an Ansari with the exclusion of the latter's relatives,
and that was because of the bond of brotherhood which the Prophet had
established between them (i.e. the Emigrants and the Ansar). So when
the Verses:-- "To everyone We have appointed heirs." was revealed, (the
inheritance through bond of brotherhood) was cancelled. Ibn Abbas then
said: "And those to whom your right hands have pledged." is concerned
with the covenant of helping and advising each other. So allies are no
longer to be the heir of each other, but they can bequeath each other
some of their property by means of a will.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 105:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
During the lifetime of the Prophet some people said, :
O Allah's Apostle! Shall we see our Lord on the Day of Resurrection?"
The Prophet said, "Yes; do you have any difficulty in seeing the sun at
midday when it is bright and there is no cloud in the sky?" They
replied, "No." He said, "Do you have any difficulty in seeing the moon
on a full moon night when it is bright and there is no cloud in the
sky?" They replied, "No." The Prophet said, "(Similarly) you will have
no difficulty in seeing Allah on the Day of Resurrection as you have no
difficulty in seeing either of them. On the Day of Resurrection, a
call-maker will announce, "Let every nation follow that which they used
to worship." Then none of those who used to worship anything other than
Allah like idols and other deities but will fall in Hell (Fire), till
there will remain none but those who used to worship Allah, both those
who were obedient (i.e. good) and those who were disobedient (i.e. bad)
and the remaining party of the people of the Scripture. Then the Jews
will be called upon and it will be said to them, 'Who do you use to
worship?' They will say, 'We used to worship Ezra, the son of Allah.'
It will be said to them, 'You are liars, for Allah has never taken
anyone as a wife or a son. What do you want now?' They will say, 'O our
Lord! We are thirsty, so give us something to drink.' They will be
directed and addressed thus, 'Will you drink,' whereupon they will be
gathered unto Hell (Fire) which will look like a mirage whose different
sides will be destroying each other. Then they will fall into the Fire.
Afterwards the Christians will be called upon and it will be said to
them, 'Who do you use to worship?' They will say, 'We used to worship
Jesus, the son of Allah.' It will be said to them, 'You are liars, for
Allah has never taken anyone as a wife or a son,' Then it will be said
to them, 'What do you want?' They will say what the former people have
said. Then, when there remain (in the gathering) none but those who
used to worship Allah (Alone, the real Lord of the Worlds) whether they
were obedient or disobedient. Then (Allah) the Lord of the worlds will
come to them in a shape nearest to the picture they had in their minds
about Him. It will be said, 'What are you waiting for?' Every nation
have followed what they used to worship.' They will reply, 'We left the
people in the world when we were in great need of them and we did not
take them as friends. Now we are waiting for our Lord Whom we used to
worship.' Allah will say, 'I am your Lord.' They will say twice or
thrice, 'We do not worship any besides Allah.' "
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 106:
Narrated Abdullah bin Masud:
Allah's Apostle said to me, "Recite (of the Qur'an) for
me," I said, "Shall I recite it to you although it had been revealed to
you?" He said, "I like to hear (the Qur'an) from others." So I recited
Surat-an-Nisa' till I reached: "How (will it be) then when We bring
from each nation a witness, and We bring you (O Muhammad) as a witness
against these people?" (4.41) Then he said, "Stop!" And behold, his
eyes were overflowing with tears."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 107:
Narrated 'Aisha:
The necklace of Asma' was lost, so the Prophet sent
some men to look for it. The time for the prayer became due and they
had not performed ablution and could not find water, so they offered
the prayer without ablution. Then Allah revealed (the Verse of
Tayammum).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 108:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
The Verse: "Obey Allah and Obey the Apostle and those
of you (Muslims) who are in authority." (4.59) was revealed in
connection with 'Abdullah bin Hudhafa bin Qais bin 'Adi' when the
Prophet appointed him as the commander of a Sariyya (army detachment).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 109:
Narrated 'Urwa:
Az-Zubair quarrelled with a man from the Ansar because
of a natural mountainous stream at Al-Harra. The Prophet said "O
Zubair! Irrigate (your lands and the let the water flow to your
neighbor The Ansar said, "O Allah's Apostle (This is because) he
(Zubair) is your cousin?" At that, the Prophet's face became red (with
anger) and he said "O Zubair! Irrigate (your land) and then withhold
the water till it fills the land up to the walls and then let it flow
to your neighbor." So the Prophet enabled Az-Zubair to take his full
right after the Ansari provoked his anger. The Prophet had previously
given a order that was in favor of both of them Az-Zubair said, "I
don't think but the Verse was revealed in this connection: "But no, by
your Lord, they can have no faith, until they make you judge in all
disputes between them." (4.6)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 110:
Narrated 'Aisha:
I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "No prophet gets sick
but he is given the choice to select either this world or the
Hereafter." 'Aisha added: During his fatal illness, his voice became
very husky and I heard him saying: "In the company of those whom is the
Grace of Allah, of the prophets, the Siddiqin (those followers of the
prophets who were first and foremost to believe in them), the martyrs
and the pious.' (4.69) And from this I came to know that he has been
given the option.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 111:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
My mother and I were among the weak and oppressed
(Muslims at Mecca).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 112:
Narrated Ibn Abi Mulaika:
Ibn Abbas recited:-- "Except the weak ones among men
women and children," (4.98) and said, "My mother and I were among those
whom Allah had excused."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 113:
Narrated Zaid bin Thabit: Regarding the Verse:-- "Then
what is the matter with you that you are divided into two parties about
the hypocrites?" (4.88) Some of the companions of the Prophet returned
from the battle of Uhud (i.e. refused to
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 114:
Narrated Said bin Jubair:
The people of Kufa disagreed (disputed) about the above
Verse. So I went to Ibn Abbas and asked him about it. He said, "This
Verse:-- "And whoever kills a believer intentionally, his recompense is
Hell." was revealed last of all (concerning premeditated murder) and
nothing abrogated it."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 115:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
Regarding the Verse: "And say not to anyone who offers
you peace (by accepting Islam), You are not a believer." There was a
man amidst his sheep. The Muslims pursued him, and he said (to them)
"Peace be on you." But they killed him and took over his sheep.
Thereupon Allah revealed in that concern, the above Verse up to:--
"...seeking the perishable good of this life." (4.94) i.e. those sheep.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 116:
Narrated Zaid bin Thabit: That the Prophet dictated to
him: "Not equal are those of the believers who sit (at home) and those
who strive and fight in the Cause of Allah."
Zaid added: Ibn Um Maktum came while the Prophet was
dictating to me and said, "O Allah's Apostle! By Allah, if I had the
power to fight (in Allah's Cause), I would," and he was a blind man. So
Allah revealed to his Apostle while his thigh was on my thigh, and his
thigh became so heavy that I was afraid it might fracture my thigh.
Then that state of the Prophet passed and Allah revealed:-- "Except
those who are disabled (by injury or are blind or lame etc)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 117:
Narrated Al-Bara:
When the Verse:-- "Not equal are those of the believers
who sit (at home)" (4.95) was revealed, Allah Apostle called for Zaid
who wrote it. In the meantime Ibn Um Maktum came and complained of his
blindness, so Allah revealed: "Except those who are disabled (by injury
or are blind or lame..." etc.) (4.95)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 118:
Narrated Al-Bara:
When the Verse:--"Not equal are those of the believers
who sit (at home)," (4.95) was revealed, the Prophet said, "Call
so-and-so." That person came to him with an ink-pot and a wooden board
or a shoulder scapula bone. The Prophet said (to him), "Write: 'Not
equal are those believers who sit (at home) and those who strive and
fight in the Cause of Allah." Ibn Um Maktum who was sitting behind the
Prophet then said, "O Allah's Apostle! I am a blind man." So there was
revealed in the place of that Verse, the Verse:--"Not equal are those
of the believers who sit (at home) except those who are disabled (by
injury, or are blind or lame etc.) and those who strive and fight in
the Cause of Allah." (4.95)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 119:
Narrated Ibn Abbas: Not equal are those believers who
sat (at home) and did not join the
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 120:
Narrated Muhammad bin Abdur-Rahman Abu Al-Aswad:
The people of Medina were forced to prepare an army (to
fight against the people of Sham during the caliphate of 'Abdullah bin
Az-Zubair at Mecca), and I was enlisted in it; Then I met 'Ikrima, the
freed slave of Ibn 'Abbas, and informed him (about it), and he forbade
me strongly to do so (i.e. to enlist in that army), and then said, "Ibn
'Abbas informed me that some Muslim people were with the pagans,
increasing the number of the pagans against Allah's Apostle. An arrow
used to be shot which would hit one of them (the Muslims in the company
of the pagans) and kill him, or he would be struck and killed (with a
sword)." Then Allah revealed:--
"Verily! as for those whom the angels take (in death)
while they are wronging themselves (by staying among the disbelievers)"
(4.97) Abu Aswad added, "Except the weak ones among men, women,..."
(4.98)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 121:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
'"Except the weak ones" (4.98) and added: My mother was
one of those whom Allah excused.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 122:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
While the Prophet was offering the 'Isha' prayer, he
said, "Allah hears him who sends his praises to Him," and then said
before falling in prostration, "O Allah, save 'Aiyash bin Rabi'a. O
Allah, save Salama bin Hisham. O Allah, save Al-Walid bin Al-Wahd. O
Allah, save the weak ones among the believers. O Allah, let Your
punishment be severe on the tribe of Mudar. O Allah, inflict upon them
years (of famine) like the years of Joseph."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 123:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
Regarding the Verse: "Because of the inconvenience of
rain or because you are ill." (4.102) (It was revealed in connection
with) 'Abdur-Rahman bin Auf who was wounded.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 124:
Narrated 'Aisha:
Regarding the Verse:--"They ask your instruction
concerning the women. Say: Allah instructs you about them and yet whom
you desire to marry." (4.127) (has been revealed regarding the case of)
a man who has an orphan girl, and he is her guardian and her heir. The
girl shares with him all his property, even a date-palm (garden), but
he dislikes to marry her and dislikes to give her in marriage to
somebody else who would share with him the property she is sharing with
him, and for this reason that guardian prevents that orphan girl from
marrying. So, this Verse was revealed: (And Allah's statement:) "If a
woman fears cruelty or desertion on her husband's part." (4.128)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 125:
Narrated 'Aisha:
Regarding the Verse:--"If a woman fears cruelty or
desertion on her husband's part." (4.128) It is about a man who has a
woman (wife) and he does not like her and wants to divorce her but she
says to him, "I make you free as regards myself." So this Verse was
revealed in this connection.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 126:
Narrated Al-Aswad:
While we were sitting in a circle in 'Abdullah's
gathering, Hudhaifa came and stopped before us, and greeted us and then
said, "People better than you became hypocrites." Al-Aswad said: I
testify the uniqueness of Allah! Allah says: "Verily! The hypocrites
will be in the lowest depths of the Fire." (4.145)
On that 'Abdullah smiled and Hudhaifa sat somewhere in
the Mosque. 'Abdullah then got up and his companions (sitting around
him) dispersed. Hudhaifa then threw a pebble at me (to attract my
attention). I went to him and he said, "I was surprised at 'Abdullah's
smile though he understood what I said. Verily, people better than you
became hypocrite and then repented and Allah forgave them."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 127:
Narrated Abdullah:
The Prophet said, "None has the right to say that I am
better than Jonah bin Matta."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 128:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Whoever says that I am better than
Jonah bin Matta, is a liar."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 129:
Narrated Al-Bara:
The last Sura that was revealed was Bara'a, and the
last Verse that was revealed was: "They ask you for a legal verdict,
Say: Allah's directs (thus) about those who leave no descendants or
ascendants as heirs." (4.176)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 130:
Narrated Tariq bin Shihab:
The Jews said to 'Umar, "You (i.e. Muslims) recite a
Verse, and had it been revealed to us, we would have taken the day of
its revelation as a day of celebration." 'Umar said, "I know very well
when and where it was revealed, and where Allah's Apostle was when it
was revealed. (It was revealed on) the day of Arafat (Hajj Day), and by
Allah, I was at Arafat" Sufyan, a sub-narrator said: I am in doubt
whether the Verse:-- "This day I have perfected your religion for you."
was revealed on a Friday or not.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 131:
Narrated Aisha:
The wife of the Prophet : We set out with Allah's
Apostle on one of his journeys, and when we were at Baida' or at
Dhat-al-Jaish, a necklace of mine was broken (and lost). Allah's
Apostle stayed there to look for it, and so did the people along with
him. Neither were they at a place of water, nor did they have any water
with them. So the people went to Abu Bakr As-Siddiq and said, "Don't
you see what 'Aisha has done? She has made Allah's Apostle and the
people, stay where there is no water and they have no water with them."
Abu Bakr came while Allah's Apostle was sleeping with his head on my
thigh. He said (to me), "You have detained Allah's Apostle and the
people where there is no water, and they have no water with them." So
he admonished me and said what Allah wished him to say, and he hit me
on my flanks with his hand. Nothing prevented me from moving (because
of pain! but the position of Allah's Apostle on my thigh. So Allah's
Apostle got up when dawn broke and there was no water, so Allah
revealed the Verse of Tayammum. Usaid bin Hudair said, "It is not the
first blessing of yours, O the family of Abu Bakr." Then we made the
camel on which I was riding, got up, and found the necklace under it.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 132:
Narrated Aisha:
A necklace of mine was lost at Al-Baida' and we were on
our way to Medina. The Prophet made his camel kneel down and dismounted
and laid his head on my lap and slept. Abu Bakr came to me and hit me
violently on the chest and said, "You have detained the people because
of a necklace." I kept as motionless as a dead person because of the
position of Allah's Apostle ; (on my lap) although Abu Bakr had hurt me
(with the slap). Then the Prophet woke up and it was the time for the
morning (prayer). Water was sought, but in vain; so the following Verse
was revealed:--
"O you who believe! When you intend to offer prayer.."
(5.6) Usaid bin Hudair said, "Allah has blessed the people for your
sake, O the family of Abu Bakr. You are but a blessing for them."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 133:
Narrated Abdullah (bin Masud):
On the day of Badr, Al-Miqdad said, "O Allah's Apostle!
We do not say to you as the children of Israel said to Moses, 'Go you
and your Lord and fight you two; we are sitting here, (5.24) but (we
say). "Proceed, and we are with you." That seemed to delight Allah's
Apostle greatly.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 134:
Narrated Abu Qilaba:
That he was sitting behind Umar bin Abdul Aziz and the
people mentioned and mentioned (about At-Qasama) and they said (various
things), and said that the Caliphs had permitted it. 'Umar bin 'Abdul
'Aziz turned towards Abu Qilaba who was behind him and said. "What do
you say, O 'Abdullah bin Zaid?" or said, "What do you say, O Abu
Qilaba?" Abu Qilaba said, "I do not know that killing a person is
lawful in Islam except in three cases: a married person committing
illegal sexual intercourse, one who has murdered somebody unlawfully,
or one who wages war against Allah and His Apostle." 'Anbasa said,
"Anas narrated to us such-and-such." Abu Qilaba said, "Anas narrated to
me in this concern, saying, some people came to the Prophet and they
spoke to him saying, 'The climate of this land does not suit us.' The
Prophet said, 'These are camels belonging to us, and they are to be
taken out to the pasture. So take them out and drink of their milk and
urine.' So they took them and set out and drank of their urine and
milk, and having recovered, they attacked the shepherd, killed him and
drove away the camels.' Why should there be any delay in punishing them
as they murdered (a person) and waged war against Allah and His Apostle
and frightened Allah's Apostle ?" Anbasa said, "I testify the
uniqueness of Allah!" Abu Qilaba said, "Do you suspect me?" 'Anbasa
said, "No, Anas narrated that (Hadith) to us." Then 'Anbasa added, "O
the people of such-and-such (country), you will remain in good state as
long as Allah keeps this (man) and the like of this (man) amongst you."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 135:
Narrated Anas (bin Malik):
Ar-Rubai (the paternal aunt of Anas bin Malik) broke
the incisor tooth of young Ansari girl. Her family demanded the Qisas
and they came to the Prophet who passed the judgment of Qisas. Anas bin
An-Nadr (the paternal uncle of Anas bin Malik) said, "O Allah's
Apostle! By Allah, her tooth will not be broken." The Prophet said, "O
Anas! (The law prescribed in) Allah's Book is Qisas." But the people
(i.e. the relatives of the girl) gave up their claim and accepted a
compensation. On that Allah's Apostle said, "Some of Allah's
worshippers are such that if they take an oath, Allah will fulfill it
for them."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 136:
Narrated 'Aisha:
Whoever tells that Muhammad concealed part of what was
revealed to him, is a liar, for Allah says:--
"O Apostle (Muhammad)! Proclaim (the Message) which has
been sent down to you from your Lord." (5.67)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 137:
Narrated 'Aisha:
This Verse: "Allah will not punish you for what is
unintentional in your oaths." (5.89) was revealed about a man's state
men (during his talk), "No, by Allah," and "Yes, by Allah."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 138:
Narrated Aisha:
That her father (Abu Bakr) never broke his oath till
Allah revealed the order of the legal expiation for oath. Abu Bakr
said, "If I ever take an oath (to do something) and later find that to
do something else is better, then I accept Allah's permission and do
that which is better, (and do the legal expiation for my oath ) ".
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 139:
Narrated Abdullah:
We used to participate in the holy wars carried on by
the Prophet and we had no women (wives) with us. So we said (to the
Prophet ). "Shall we castrate ourselves?" But the Prophet forbade us to
do that and thenceforth he allowed us to marry a woman (temporarily) by
giving her even a garment, and then he recited: "O you who believe! Do
not make unlawful the good things which Allah has made lawful for you."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 140:
Narrated Ibn Umar:
(The Verse of) prohibiting alcoholic drinks was
revealed when there were in Medina five kinds of (alcoholic) drinks
none of which was produced from grapes.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 141:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
We had no alcoholic drink except that which was
produced from dates and which you call Fadikh. While I was standing
offering drinks to Abu Talh and so-and-so and so-and-so, a man cam and
said, "Has the news reached you? They said, "What is that?" He said.
"Alcoholic drinks have been prohibited. They said, "Spill (the contents
of these pots, O Anas! "Then they neither asked about it (alcoholic
drinks) nor returned it after the news from that man.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 142:
Narrated Jabir:
Some people drank alcoholic beverages in the morning
(of the day) of the Uhud battle and on the same day they were killed as
martyrs, and that was before wine was prohibited.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 143:
Narrated Ibn Umar:
I heard 'Umar while he was on the pulpit of the Prophet
saying, "Now then O people! The revelation about the prohibition of
alcoholic drinks was revealed; and alcoholic drinks are extracted from
five things: Grapes, dates, honey, wheat and barley. And the alcoholic
drink is that which confuses and stupefies the mind."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 144:
Narrated Anas:
The alcoholic drink which was spilled was Al-Fadikh. I
used to offer alcoholic drinks to the people at the residence of Abu
Talha. Then the order of prohibiting Alcoholic drinks was revealed, and
the Prophet ordered somebody to announce that: Abu Talha said to me,
"Go out and see what this voice (this announcement ) is." I went out
and (on coming back) said, "This is somebody announcing that alcoholic
beverages have been prohibited." Abu Talha said to me, "Go and spill it
(i.e. the wine)," Then it (alcoholic drinks) was seen flowing through
the streets of Medina. At that time the wine was Al-Fadikh. The people
said, "Some people (Muslims) were killed (during the battle of Uhud)
while wine was in their stomachs." So Allah revealed: "On those who
believe and do good deeds there is no blame for what they ate (in the
past)." (5.93)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 145:
Narrated Anas:
The Prophet delivered a sermon the like of which I had
never heard before. He said, "If you but knew what I know then you
would have laughed little and wept much." On hearing that, the
companions of the Prophet covered their faces and the sound of their
weeping was heard. A man said, "Who is my father?" The Prophet said,
"So-and-so." So this Verse was revealed: "Ask not about things which,
if made plain to you, may cause you trouble." (5.101)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 146:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
Some people were asking Allah's Apostle questions
mockingly. A man would say, "Who is my father?" Another man whose
she-camel had gone astray would say, "Where is my she-camel? "So Allah
revealed this Verse in this connection: "O you who believe! Ask not
about things which, if made plain to you, may cause you trouble."
(5.101)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 147:
Narrated Said bin Al-Musaiyab:
Bahira is a she-camel whose milk is kept for the idols
and nobody is allowed to milk it; Sa'iba was the she-camel which they
used to set free for their gods and nothing was allowed to be carried
on it. Abu Huraira said: Allah's Apostle said, "I saw 'Amr bin 'Amir
Al-Khuzai (in a dream) dragging his intestines in the Fire, and he was
the first person to establish the tradition of setting free the animals
(for the sake of their deities)," Wasila is the she-camel which gives
birth to a she-camel as its first delivery, and then gives birth to
another she-camel as its second delivery. People (in the Pre-lslamic
periods of ignorance) used to let that she camel loose for their idols
if it gave birth to two she-camels successively without giving birth to
a male camel in between. 'Ham' was the male camel which was used for
copulation. When it had finished the number of copulations assigned for
it, they would let it loose for their idols and excuse it from burdens
so that nothing would be carried on it, and they called it the 'Hami.'
Abu Huraira said, "I heard the Prophet saying so."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 148:
Narrated Aisha:
Allah's Apostle said, "I saw Hell and its different
portions were consuming each other and saw 'Amr dragging his intestines
(in it), and he was the first person to establish the tradition of
letting animals loose (for the idols)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 149:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
Allah's Apostle delivered a sermon and said, "O people!
You will be gathered before Allah bare-footed, naked and not
circumcised." Then (quoting Quran) he said:--
"As We began the first creation, We shall repeat it. A
promise We have undertaken: Truly we shall do it.." (21.104)
The Prophet then said, "The first of the human beings
to be dressed on the Day of Resurrection, will be Abraham. Lo! Some men
from my followers will be brought and then (the angels) will drive them
to the left side (Hell-Fire). I will say. 'O my Lord! (They are) my
companions!' Then a reply will come (from Almighty), 'You do not know
what they did after you.' I will say as the pious slave (the Prophet
Jesus) said: And I was a witness over them while I dwelt amongst them.
When You took me up. You were the Watcher over them and You are a
Witness to all things.' (5.117) Then it will be said, "These people
have continued to be apostates since you left them."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 150:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
The Prophet said, "You will be gathered (on the Day of
Resurrection) and some people will be driven (by the angels) to the
left side (and taken to Hell) whereupon I will say as the pious slave
(Jesus) said:-- "And I was a witness over them while I dwelt amongst
them...the ALMIGHTY, the All Wise." (5.117-118)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 151:
Narrated Abdullah:
Allah's Apostle said, "The key of the Unseen are five:
Verily with Allah (Alone) is the knowledge of the Hour He sends down
the rain and knows what is in the wombs. No soul knows what it will
earn tomorrow, and no soul knows in what land it will die. Verily,
Allah is All-Knower, All-Aware." (31.34)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 152:
Narrated Jabir:
When this Verse was revealed: "Say: He has power to
send torment on you from above." (6.65) Allah's Apostle said, "O Allah!
I seek refuge with Your Face (from this punishment)." And when the
verse: "or send torment from below your feet," (was revealed), Allah's
Apostle said, "(O Allah!) I seek refuge with Your Face (from this
punishment)." (But when there was revealed): "Or confuse you in party
strife and make you to taste the violence of one another." (6.65)
Allah's Apostle said, "This is lighter (or, this is easier)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 153:
Narrated Abdullah:
When:"...and confuse not their belief with wrong."
(6.82) was revealed, the Prophet's companions said, "Which of us has
not done wrong?" Then there was revealed:-- "Verily joining others in
worship with Allah is a tremendous wrong indeed." (31.13)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 154:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
The Prophet said, "Nobody has the rights to say that I
am better than Jonah bin Matta."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 155:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Nobody has the right to say that I
am better than Jonah bin Matta."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 156:
Narrated Mujahid:
That he asked Ibn 'Abbas, "Is there a prostration
Surat-al-Sad?" (38.24) Ibn Abbas said, "Yes," and then recited: "We
gave...So follow their guidance." (6.85,90) Then he said, "He (David )
is one them (i.e. those prophets)." Mujahid narrated: I asked Ibn
'Abbas (regarding the above Verse). He said, "Your Prophet (Muhammad)
was one of those who were ordered to follow them."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 157:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah:
The Prophet said, "May Allah curse the Jews! When Allah
forbade them to eat the fat of animals, they melted it and sold it, and
utilized its price! "
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 158:
Narrated Abu Wail:
'Abdullah (bin Mas'ud) said, "None has more sense of
ghaira than Allah therefore - He prohibits shameful sins (illegal
sexual intercourse, etc.) whether committed openly or secretly. And
none loves to be praised more than Allah does, and for this reason He
praises Himself." I asked Abu Wali, "Did you hear it from Abdullah?" He
said, "Yes," I said, "Did Abdullah ascribe it to Allah's Apostle?" He
said, "Yes."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 159:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "The Hour will not be established
until the sun rises from the West: and when the people see it, then
whoever will be living on the surface of the earth will have faith, and
that is (the time) when no good will it do to a soul to believe then,
if it believed not before." (6.158)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 160:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "The hour will not be established
till the sun rises from the West; and when it rises (from the West) and
the people see it, they all will believe. And that is (the time) when
no good will it do to a soul to believe then." Then he recited the
whole Verse (6.158)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 161:
Narrated Abdullah bin Mas'ud:
Allah's Apostle said, "None has more sense of ghaira
than Allah, and for this He has forbidden shameful sins whether
committed openly or secretly, and none loves to be praised more than
Allah does, and this is why He Praises Himself."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 162:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
A man from the Jews, having been slapped on his face,
came to the Prophet and said, "O Muhammad! A man from your companions
from the Ansar has slapped me on my face!" The Prophet said, "Call
him." When they called him, the Prophet said, "Why did you slap him?"
He said, "O Allah's Apostle! While I was passing by the Jews, I heard
him saying, 'By Him Who selected Moses above the human beings,' I said,
'Even above Muhammad?' I became furious and slapped him on the face."
The Prophet said, "Do not give me superiority over the other prophets,
for on the Day of Resurrection the people will become unconscious and I
will be the first to regain consciousness. Then I will see Moses
holding one of the legs of the Throne. I will not know whether he has
come to his senses before me or that the shock he had received at the
Mountain, (during his worldly life) was sufficient for him."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 163:
Narrated Said Ibn Zaid:
The Prophet said, "Al-Kam'a is like the Mann (sweet
resin or gum) (in that it grows naturally without human care) and its
water is a cure for the eye diseases."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 164:
Narrated Abu Ad-Darda:
There was a dispute between Abu Bakr and 'Umar, and Abu
Bakr made Umar angry. So 'Umar left angrily. Abu Bakr followed him,
requesting him to ask forgiveness (of Allah) for him, but 'Umar refused
to do so and closed his door in Abu Bakr's face. So Abu Bakr went to
Allah's Apostle while we were with him. Allah's Apostle said, "This
friend of yours must have quarrelled (with somebody)." In the meantime
'Umar repented and felt sorry for what he had done, so he came, greeted
(those who were present) and sat with the Prophet and related the story
to him. Allah's Apostle became angry and Abu Bakr started saying, "O
Allah's Apostle! By Allah, I was more at fault (than Umar)." Allah's
Apostle said, "Are you (people) leaving for me my companion? (Abu
Bakr), Are you (people) leaving for me my companion? When I said, 'O
people I am sent to you all as the Apostle of Allah,' you said, 'You
tell a lie.' while Abu Bakr said, 'You have spoken the truth ."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 165:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "It was said to the children of
Israel, 'Enter the gate in prostration and say Hitatun. (7.161) We
shall forgive you, your faults.' But they changed (Allah's Order) and
entered, dragging themselves on their buttocks and said, 'Habatun (a
grain) in a Sha'ratin (hair)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 166:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
'Uyaina bin Hisn bin Hudhaifa came and stayed with his
nephew Al-Hurr bin Qais who was one of those whom 'Umar used to keep
near him, as the Qurra' (learned men knowing Qur'an by heart) were the
people of 'Umar's meetings and his advisors whether they were old or
young. 'Uyaina said to his nephew, "O son of my brother! You have an
approach to this chief, so get for me the permission to see him."
Al-Hurr said, "I will get the permission for you to see him." So
Al-Hurr asked the permission for 'Uyaina and 'Umar admitted him. When
'Uyaina entered upon him, he said, "Beware! O the son of Al-Khattab! By
Allah, you neither give us sufficient provision nor judge among us with
justice." Thereupon 'Umar became so furious that he intended to harm
him, but Al-Hurr said, "O chief of the Believers! Allah said to His
Prophet: "Hold to forgiveness; command what is right; and leave (don't
punish) the foolish." (7.199) and this (i.e. 'Uyaina) is one of the
foolish." By Allah, 'Umar did not overlook that Verse when Al-Hurr
recited it before him; he observed (the orders of) Allah's Book
strictly.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 167:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin AzZubair:
(The Verse) "Hold to forgiveness; command what is
right..." was revealed by Allah except in connection with the character
of the people. 'Abdullah bin Az-Zubair said: Allah ordered His Prophet
to forgive the people their misbehavior (towards him).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 168:
Narrated Said bin Jubair:
I asked Ibn 'Abbas regarding Surat-al-Anfal. He said,
"It was revealed in connection with the Battle of Badr."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 169:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
Regarding the Verse: "Verily! The worst of beasts in
the Sight of Allah are the deaf and the dumb----those who understand
not." (8.22)
(The people referred to here) were some persons from
the tribe of Bani 'Abd-Addar.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 170:
Narrated Abu Said bin Al-Mu'alla:
While I was praying, Allah's Apostle passed me and
called me, but I did not go to him until I had finished the prayer.
Then I went to him, and he said, "What prevented you from coming to me?
Didn't Allah say:-- "O you who believe! Answer the call of Allah (by
obeying Him) and His Apostle when He calls you?" He then said, "I will
inform you of the greatest Sura in the Qur'an before I leave (the
mosque)." When Allah's Apostle got ready to leave (the mosque), I
reminded him. He said, "It is: 'Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the
worlds.' (i.e. Surat-al-Fatiha) As-sab'a Al-Mathani (the seven
repeatedly recited Verses)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 171:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Abu Jahl said, "O Allah! If this (Quran) is indeed the
Truth from You, then rain down on us a shower of stones from the sky or
bring on us a painful torment." So Allah revealed:-- "But Allah would
not punish them while you were amongst them, nor He will punish them
while they seek (Allah's) forgiveness..." (8.33) And why Allah should
not punish them while they turn away (men) from Al-Masjid-al-Haram (the
Sacred Mosque of Mecca)..." (8.33-34)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 172:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Abu Jahl said, "O Allah! If this (Qur'an) is indeed the
Truth from You), then rain down on us a shower of stones from the sky
or bring on us a painful punishment." So there was revealed:-- 'But
Allah would not punish them while you (Muhammad) were amongst them, nor
will He punish them while they seek (Allah's) Forgiveness. And why
Allah should not punish them while they stop (men) from
Al-Masjid-al-Haram ..' (8.33-34)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 173:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
That a man came to him (while two groups of Muslims
were fighting) and said, "O Abu 'Abdur Rahman! Don't you hear what
Allah has mentioned in His Book:
'And if two groups of believers fight against each
other...' (49.9)
So what prevents you from fighting as Allah has
mentioned in His Book?"' Ibn 'Umar said, "O son of my brother! I would
rather be blamed for not fighting because of this Verse than to be
blamed because of another Verse where Allah says:
'And whoever kills a believer intentionally..." (4.93)
Then that man said, "Allah says:-- 'And fight them until there is no
more afflictions (worshipping other besides Allah) and the religion
(i.e. worship) will be all for Allah (Alone)" (8.39) Ibn 'Umar said,
"We did this during the lifetime of Allah's Apostle when the number of
Muslims was small, and a man was put to trial because of his religion,
the pagans would either kill or chain him; but when the Muslims
increased (and Islam spread), there was no persecution." When that man
saw that Ibn 'Umar did not agree to his proposal, he said, "What is
your opinion regarding 'Ali and 'Uthman?" Ibn 'Umar said, "What is my
opinion regarding Ali and 'Uthman? As for 'Uthman, Allah forgave him
and you disliked to forgive him, and Ali is the cousin and son-in-law
of Allah's Apostle ." Then he pointed out with his hand and said, "And
that is his daughter's (house) which you can see."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 174:
Narrated Said bin Jubair:
Ibn 'Umar came to us and a man said (to him), "What do
you think about 'Qit-alal-Fitnah' (fighting caused by afflictions)."
Ibn 'Umar said (to him), "And do you understand what an affliction is?
Muhammad used to fight against the pagans, and his fighting with them
was an affliction, (and his fighting was) not like your fighting which
is carried on for the sake of ruling."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 175:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
When the Verse:-- "If there are twenty steadfast
amongst you, they will overcome two hundred." (8.65) was revealed, then
it became obligatory for the Muslims that one (Muslim) should not flee
from ten (non-Muslims). Sufyan (the sub-narrator) once said, "Twenty
(Muslims) should not flee before two hundred (non Muslims)." Then there
was revealed: 'But now Allah has lightened your (task)..' (8.66)
So it became obligatory that one-hundred (Muslims)
should not flee before two hundred (non-muslims). (Once Sufyan said
extra, "The Verse: 'Urge the believers to the fight. If there are
twenty steadfast amongst you (Muslims) ..' was revealed.) Sufyan said,
"Ibn Shabrama said, "I see that this order is applicable to the
obligation of enjoining good and forbidding evil."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 176:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
When the Verse:--'If there are twenty steadfast amongst
you (Muslims), they will overcome two-hundred (non-Muslims).' was
revealed, it became hard on the Muslims when it became compulsory that
one Muslim ought not to flee (in war) before ten (non-Muslims). So
(Allah) lightened the order by revealing:
'(But) now Allah has lightened your (task) for He knows
that there is weakness in you. So if there are of you one-hundred
steadfast, they will overcome (two-hundred (non-Muslims).' (8.66) So
when Allah reduced the number of enemies which Muslims should
withstand, their patience and perseverance against the enemy decreased
as much as their task was lightened for them.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 177:
Narrated Al-Bara:
The last Verse that was revealed was:
'They ask you for a legal verdict: Say: Allah directs
(thus) about Al-Kalalah (those who leave no descendants or ascendants
as heirs).' And the last Sura which was revealed was Baraatun (9) .
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 178:
Narrated Humaid bin Abdur-Rahman:
Abu Huraira said, "During that Hajj (in which Abu Bakr
was the chief of the pilgrims) Abu Bakr sent me along with announcers
on the Day of Nahr ( 10th of Dhul-Hijja) in Mina to announce: "No
pagans shall perform, Hajj after this year, and none shall perform the
Tawaf around the Ka'ba in a naked state." Humaid bin 'Abdur Rahman
added: Then Allah's Apostle sent Ali bin Abi Talib (after Abu Bakr) and
ordered him to recite aloud in public Surat Bara'a. Abu Huraira added,
"So 'Ali, along with us, recited Bara'a (loudly) before the people at
Mina on the Day of Nahr and announced; "No pagan shall perform Hajj
after this year and none shall perform the Tawaf around the Ka'ba in a
naked state."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 179:
Narrated Humaid bin Abdur Rahman:
Abu Huraira said, "Abu Bakr sent me in that Hajj in
which he was the chief of the pilgrims along with the announcers whom
he sent on the Day of Nahr to announce at Mina: "No pagan shall perform
Hajj after this year, and none shall perform the Tawaf around the Ka'ba
in a naked state." Humaid added: That the Prophet sent 'Ali bin Abi
Talib (after Abu Bakr) and ordered him to recite aloud in public
Surat-Baraa. Abu Huraira added, "So 'Ali, along with us, recited Bara'a
(loudly) before the people at Mina on the Day of Nahr and announced "No
pagan shall perform Hajj after this year and none shall perform the
Tawaf around the Ka'ba in a naked state."..except those pagans with
whom you (Muslims) have a treaty." (9.4)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 180:
Narrated Humaid bin 'Abdur-Rahman:
Abu Huraira said that Abu Bakr sent him during the Hajj
in which Abu Bakr was made the chief of the pilgrims by Allah's Apostle
before (the year of) Hajjat al-Wada in a group (of announcers) to
announce before the people; 'No pagan shall perform the Hajj after this
year, and none shall perform the Tawaf around the Ka'ba in a naked
state. Humaid used to say The Day of Nahr is the day of Al-Hajj
Al-Akbar (the Greatest Day) because of the narration of Abu Huraira.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 181:
Narrated Zaid bin Wahb:
We were with Hudhaifa and he said, "None remains of the
people described by this Verse (9.12), "Except three, and of the
hypocrites except four." A bedouin said, "You the companions of
Muhammad! Tell us (things) and we do not know that about those who
break open our houses and steal our precious things? ' He (Hudhaifa)
replied, "Those are Al Fussaq (rebellious wrongdoers) (not disbelievers
or hypocrites). Really, none remains of them (hypocrite) but four, one
of whom is a very old man who, if he drinks water, does not feel its
coldness."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 182:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "The Kanz (money, the Zakat of
which is not paid) of anyone of you will appear in the form of
bald-headed poisonous male snake on the Day of Resurrection."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 183:
Narrated Zaid bin Wahb:
I passed by (visited ) Abu Dhar at Ar-Rabadha and said
to him, "What has brought you to this land?" He said, "We were at Sham
and I recited the Verse: "They who hoard up gold and silver and spend
them not in the way of Allah; announce to them a painful torment, "
(9.34) where upon Muawiya said, 'This Verse is not for us, but for the
people of the Scripture.' Then I said, 'But it is both for us (Muslim)
and for them.' "
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 184:
Narrated Abu Bakr:
The Prophet said, "Time has come back to its original
state which it had when Allah created the Heavens and the Earth; the
year is twelve months, four of which are sacred. Three of them are in
succession; Dhul-Qa'da, Dhul-Hijja and Al-Muharram, and (the fourth
being) Rajab Mudar (named after the tribe of Mudar as they used to
respect this month) which stands between Jumad (ath-thani) and
Sha'ban."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 185:
Narrated Abu Bakr:
I was in the company of the Prophet in the cave, and on
seeing the traces of the pagans, I said, "O Allah's Apostle If one of
them (pagans) should lift up his foot, he will see us." He said, "What
do you think of two, the third of whom is Allah?"
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 186:
Narrated Ibn Abi Mulaika:
When there happened the disagreement between Ibn
Az-Zubair and Ibn 'Abbas, I said (to the latter), "(Why don't you take
the oath of allegiance to him as) his father is Az-Zubair, and his
mother is Asma,' and his aunt is 'Aisha, and his maternal grandfather
is Abu Bakr, and his grandmother is Safiya?"
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 187:
Narrated Ibn Abi Mulaika:
There was a disagreement between them (i.e. Ibn 'Abbas
and Ibn Az-Zubair) so I went to Ibn 'Abbas in the morning and said (to
him), "Do you want to fight against Ibn Zubair and thus make lawful
what Allah has made unlawful (i.e. fighting in Meccas?" Ibn 'Abbas
said, "Allah forbid! Allah ordained that Ibn Zubair and Bani Umaiya
would permit (fighting in Mecca), but by Allah, I will never regard it
as permissible." Ibn Abbas added. "The people asked me to take the oath
of allegiance to Ibn AzZubair. I said, 'He is really entitled to assume
authority for his father, Az-Zubair was the helper of the Prophet, his
(maternal) grandfather, Abu Bakr was (the Prophet's) companion in the
cave, his mother, Asma' was 'Dhatun-Nitaq', his aunt, 'Aisha was the
mother of the Believers, his paternal aunt, Khadija was the wife of the
Prophet , and the paternal aunt of the Prophet was his grandmother. He
himself is pious and chaste in Islam, well versed in the Knowledge of
the Quran. By Allah! (Really, I left my relatives, Bani Umaiya for his
sake though) they are my close relatives, and if they should be my
rulers, they are equally apt to be so and are descended from a noble
family.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 188:
Narrated Ibn Abi Mulaika:
We entered upon Ibn 'Abbas and he said "Are you not
astonished at Ibn Az-Zubair's assuming the caliphate?" I said (to
myself), "I will support him and speak of his good traits as I did not
do even for Abu Bakr and 'Umar though they were more entitled to
receive al I good than he was." I said "He (i.e Ibn Az-Zubair) is the
son of the aunt of the Prophet and the son of AzZubair, and the
grandson of Abu Bakr and the son of Khadija's brother, and the son of
'Aisha's sister." Nevertheless, he considers himself to be superior to
me and does not want me to be one of his friends. So I said, "I never
expected that he would refuse my offer to support him, and I don't
think he intends to do me any good, therefore, if my cousins should
inevitably be my rulers, it will be better for me to be ruled by them
than by some others."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 189:
Narrated Abu Said:
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 190:
Narrated Abu Musud:
When we were ordered to give alms, we began to work as
porters (to earn something we could give in charity). Abu Uqail came
with one half of a Sa (special measure for food grains) and another
person brought more than he did. So the hypocrites said, "Allah is not
in need of the alms of this (i.e. 'Uqail); and this other person did
not give alms but for showing off." Then Allah revealed:--
'Those who criticize such of the Believers who give
charity voluntarily and those who could not find to give in charity
except what is available to them.' (9.79)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 191:
Narrated Shaqiq:
Abu Mas'ud Al-Ansari said, "Allah's Apostle, used to
order us to give alms. So one of us would exert himself to earn one Mud
(special measure of wheat or dates, etc.,) to give in charity; while
today one of us may have one hundred thousand." Shaqiq said: As if Abu
Masud referred to himself.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 192:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
When 'Abdullah bin 'Ubai died, his son 'Abdullah bin
'Abdullah came to Allah's Apostle and asked him to give him his shirt
in order to shroud his father in it. He gave it to him and then
'Abdullah asked the Prophet to offer the funeral prayer for him (his
father). Allah's Apostle got up to offer the funeral prayer for him,
but Umar got up too and got hold of the garment of Allah's Apostle and
said, "O Allah's Apostle Will you offer the funeral prayer for him
though your Lord has forbidden you to offer the prayer for him" Allah's
Apostle said, "But Allah has given me the choice by saying:
'(Whether you) ask forgiveness for them, or do not ask
forgiveness for them; even if you ask forgiveness for them seventy
times..' (9.80) so I will ask more than seventy times." 'Umar said,
"But he ('Abdullah bin 'Ubai) is a hypocrite!" However, Allah's Apostle
did offer the funeral prayer for him whereupon Allah revealed:
'And never (O Muhammad) pray for anyone of them that
dies, nor stand at his grave.' (9.84)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 193:
Narrated Umar bin Al-Khattab:
When 'Abdullah bin Ubai bin Salul died, Allah's Apostle
was called in order to offer the funeral prayer for him. When Allah's
Apostle got up (to offer the prayer) I jumped towards him and said, "O
Allah's Apostle! Do you offer the prayer for Ibn Ubai although he said
so-and-so on such-and-such-a day?" I went on mentioning his sayings.
Allah's Apostle smiled and said, "Keep away from me, O 'Umar!" But when
I spoke too much to him, he said, "I have been given the choice, and I
have chosen (this) ; and if I knew that if I asked forgiveness for him
more than seventy times, he would be for given, I would ask it for more
times than that." So Allah's Apostle offered the funeral prayer for him
and then left, but he did not stay long before the two Verses of
Surat-Bara'a were revealed, i.e.:-- 'And never (O Muhammad) pray for
anyone of them that dies.... and died in a state of rebellion.' (9.84)
Later I was astonished at my daring to speak like that to Allah's
Apostle and Allah and His Apostle know best.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 194:
Narrated Ibn Umar:
When Abdullah bin Ubai died, his son 'Abdullah bin
'Abdullah came to Allah's Apostle who gave his shirt to him and ordered
him to shroud his father in it. Then he stood up to offer the funeral
prayer for the deceased, but 'Umar bin Al-Khattab took hold of his
garment and said, "Do you offer the funeral prayer for him though he
was a hypocrite and Allah has forbidden you to ask forgiveness for
hypocrites?" The Prophet said, "Allah has given me the choice (or Allah
has informed me) saying:
"Whether you, O Muhammad, ask forgiveness for them, or
do not ask forgiveness for them, even if you ask forgiveness for them
seventy times, Allah will not forgive them," (9.80) The he added, "I
will (appeal to Allah for his sake) more than seventy times." So
Allah's Apostle offered the funeral prayer for him and we too, offered
the prayer along with him. Then Allah revealed: "And never, O Muhammad,
pray (funeral prayer) for anyone of them that dies, nor stand at his
grave. Certainly they disbelieved in Allah and His Apostle and died in
a state of rebellion." (9.84)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 195:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Ka'b:
I heard Ka'b bin Malik at the time he remained behind
and did not join (the battle of) Tabuk, saying, "By Allah, no blessing
has Allah bestowed upon me, besides my guidance to Islam, better than
that of helping me speak the truth to Allah's Apostle otherwise I would
have told the Prophet a lie and would have been ruined like those who
had told a lie when the Divine Inspiration was revealed:-- "They will
swear by Allah to you (Muslims) when you return to them.. the
rebellious people." (9.95-96)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 196:
Narrated Samura bin Jundab:
Allah's Apostle said, "Tonight two (visitors) came to
me (in my dream) and took me to a town built with gold bricks and
silver bricks. There we met men who, half of their bodies, look like
the most-handsome human beings you have ever seen, and the other half,
the ugliest human beings you have ever seen. Those two visitors said to
those men, 'Go and dip yourselves in that river. So they dipped
themselves therein and then came to us, their ugliness having
disappeared and they were in the most-handsome shape. The visitors
said, 'The first is the Garden of Eden and that is your dwelling
place.' Then they added, 'As for those people who were half ugly and
half handsome, they were those who mixed good deeds and bad deeds, but
Allah forgave them."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 197:
Narrated Al-Musaiyab:
When Abu Talib's death approached, the Prophet went to
him while Abu Jahl and 'Abdullah bin Abi Umaiya were present with him.
The Prophet said, "O uncle, say: None has the right to be worshipped
except Allah, so that I may argue for your case with it before Allah."
On that, Abu Jahl and 'Abdullah bin Abu Umaiya said, "O Abu Talib! Do
you want to renounce 'Abdul Muttalib's religion?" Then the Prophet
said, "I will keep on asking (Allah for) forgiveness for you unless I
am forbidden to do so." Then there was revealed:--
'It is not fitting for the Prophet and those who
believe that they should invoke (Allah) for forgiveness for pagans even
though they be of kin, after it has become clear to them that they are
companions of the Fire.' (9.113)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 198:
Narrated Abdullah bin Ka'b:
I heard Ka'b bin Malik talking about the Verse:-- 'And
to the three (He also forgave) who remained behind.' (9.118) saying in
the last portion of his talk, "(I said), 'As a part (sign) of my
repentance, I would like to give up all my property in the cause of
Allah and His Apostle,' The Prophet said to me, 'Keep some of your
wealth as it is good for you." (To the three (He also forgave) who
remained behind till for them the earth, vast as it is, was
straitened..." (9.118)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 199:
Narrated Abdullah bin Kab:
I heard Ka'b bin Malik who was one of the three who
were forgiven, saying that he had never remained behind Allah's Apostle
in any Ghazwa which he had fought except two Ghazwat Ghazwat-al'Usra
(Tabuk) and Ghazwat-Badr. He added. "I decided to tell the truth to
Allah's Apostle in the forenoon, and scarcely did he return from a
journey he made, except in the forenoon, he would go first to the
mosque and offer a two-Rak'at prayer. The Prophet forbade others to
speak to me or to my two companions, but he did not prohibit speaking
to any of those who had remained behind excepting us. So the people
avoided speaking to us, and I stayed in that state till I could no
longer bear it, and the only thing that worried me was that I might die
and the Prophet would not offer the funeral prayer for me, or Allah's
Apostle might die and I would be left in that social status among the
people that nobody would speak to me or offer the funeral prayer for
me. But Allah revealed His Forgiveness for us to the Prophet in the
last third of the night while Allah's Apostle was with Um Salama. Um
Salama sympathized with me and helped me in my disaster. Allah's
Apostle said, 'O Um Salama! Ka'b has been forgiven!' She said, 'Shall I
send someone to him to give him the good tidings?' He said, 'If you did
so, the people would not let you sleep the rest of the night.' So when
the Prophet had offered the Fajr prayer, he announced Allah's
Forgiveness for us. His face used to look as bright as a piece of the
(full) moon whenever he was pleased. When Allah revealed His
Forgiveness for us, we were the three whose case had been deferred
while the excuse presented by those who had apologized had been
accepted. But when there were mentioned those who had told the Prophet
lies and remained behind (the battle of Tabuk) and had given false
excuses, they were described with the worse description one may be
described with. Allah said: 'They will present their excuses to you
(Muslims) when you return to them. Say: Present no excuses; we shall
not believe you. Allah has already informed us of the true state of
matters concerning you. Allah and His Apostle will observe your
actions." (9.94)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 200:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Kab:
I heard Ka'b bin Malik talking about the story of the
battle of Tabuk when he remained behind, "By Allah, I do not know
anyone whom Allah has helped for telling the truth more than me since I
mentioned that truth to Allah's Apostle till today, I have never
intended to tell a lie. And Allah revealed to His Apostle: "Verily!
Allah has forgiven the Prophet, the Muhajirin............ and be with
those who are true (in words and deeds)." (9.117-119) (See Hadith No.
702 Vol 5).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 201:
Narrated Zaid bin Thabit Al-Ansari:
who was one of those who used to write the Divine
Revelation: Abu Bakr sent for me after the (heavy) casualties among the
warriors (of the battle) of Yamama (where a great number of Qurra' were
killed). 'Umar was present with Abu Bakr who said, 'Umar has come to me
and said, The people have suffered heavy casualties on the day of (the
battle of) Yamama, and I am afraid that there will be more casualties
among the Qurra' (those who know the Qur'an by heart) at other
battle-fields, whereby a large part of the Qur'an may be lost, unless
you collect it. And I am of the opinion that you should collect the
Qur'an." Abu Bakr added, "I said to 'Umar, 'How can I do something
which Allah's Apostle has not done?' 'Umar said (to me), 'By Allah, it
is (really) a good thing.' So 'Umar kept on pressing, trying to
persuade me to accept his proposal, till Allah opened my bosom for it
and I had the same opinion as 'Umar." (Zaid bin Thabit added:) Umar was
sitting with him (Abu Bakr) and was not speaking. me). "You are a wise
young man and we do not suspect you (of telling lies or of
forgetfulness): and you used to write the Divine Inspiration for
Allah's Apostle. Therefore, look for the Qur'an and collect it (in one
manuscript). " By Allah, if he (Abu Bakr) had ordered me to shift one
of the mountains (from its place) it would not have been harder for me
than what he had ordered me concerning the collection of the Qur'an. I
said to both of them, "How dare you do a thing which the Prophet has
not done?" Abu Bakr said, "By Allah, it is (really) a good thing. So I
kept on arguing with him about it till Allah opened my bosom for that
which He had opened the bosoms of Abu Bakr and Umar. So I started
locating Quranic material and collecting it from parchments, scapula,
leaf-stalks of date palms and from the memories of men (who knew it by
heart). I found with Khuzaima two Verses of Surat-at-Tauba which I had
not found with anybody else, (and they were):--
"Verily there has come to you an Apostle (Muhammad)
from amongst yourselves. It grieves him that you should receive any
injury or difficulty He (Muhammad) is ardently anxious over you (to be
rightly guided)" (9.128)
The manuscript on which the Quran was collected,
remained with Abu Bakr till Allah took him unto Him, and then with
'Umar till Allah took him unto Him, and finally it remained with Hafsa,
Umar's daughter.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 202:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
When the Prophet arrived at Medina, the Jews were
observing the fast on 'Ashura' (10th of Muharram) and they said, "This
is the day when Moses became victorious over Pharaoh," On that, the
Prophet said to his companions, "You (Muslims) have more right to
celebrate Moses' victory than they have, so observe the fast on this
day."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 203:
Narrated Muhammad bin 'Abbas bin Ja'far:
That he heard Ibn 'Abbas reciting: "No doubt! They fold
up their breasts." (11.5) and asked him about its explanation. He said,
"Some people used to hide themselves while answering the call of nature
in an open space lest they be exposed to the sky, and also when they
had sexual relation with their wives in an open space lest they be
exposed to the sky, so the above revelation was sent down regarding
them."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 204:
Narrated Muhammad bin Abbas bin Ja'far:
Ibn Abbas recited. "No doubt! They fold up their
breasts." I said, "O Abu Abbas! What is meant by "They fold up their
breasts?" He said, "A man used to feel shy on having sexual relation
with his wife or on answering the call of nature (in an open space) so
this Verse was revealed:-- "No doubt! They fold up their breasts."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 205:
Narrated 'Amr:
Ibn 'Abbas recited:-- "No doubt! They fold up their
breasts in order to hide from Him. Surely! Even when they cover
themselves with their garments.." (11.5)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 206:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "Allah said, 'Spend (O man), and
I shall spend on you." He also said, "Allah's Hand is full, and (its
fullness) is not affected by the continuous spending night and day." He
also said, "Do you see what He has spent since He created the Heavens
and the Earth? Nevertheless, what is in His Hand is not decreased, and
His Throne was over the water; and in His Hand there is the balance (of
justice) whereby He raises and lowers (people)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 207:
Narrated Safwan bin Muhriz:
While Ibn Umar was performing the Tawaf (around the
Ka'ba), a man came up to him and said, "O Abu 'AbdurRahman!" or said,
"O Ibn Umar! Did you hear anything from the Prophet about An-Najwa?"
Ibn 'Umar said, "I heard the Prophet saying, 'The Believer will be
brought near his Lord." (Hisham, a sub-narrator said, reporting the
Prophet's words), "The believer will come near (his Lord) till his Lord
covers him with His screen and makes him confess his sins. (Allah will
ask him), 'Do you know (that you did) 'such-and-such sin?" He will say
twice, 'Yes, I do.' Then Allah will say, 'I concealed it in the world
and I forgive it for you today.' Then the record of his good deeds will
be folded up. As for the others, or the disbelievers, it will be
announced publicly before the witnesses: 'These are ones who lied
against their Lord."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 208:
Narrated Abu Musa:
Allah's Apostle said, "Allah gives respite to the
oppressor, but when He takes him over, He never releases him." Then he
recited:--
"Such is the seizure of your Lord when He seizes
(population of) towns in the midst of their wrong: Painful indeed, and
severe is His seizure.' (11.102)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 209:
Narrated Ibn Masud:
A man kissed a woman and then came to Allah's Apostle
and told him of that, so this Divine Inspiration was revealed to the
Prophet 'And offer Prayers perfectly at the two ends of the day, and in
some hours of the night; (i.e. (five) compulsory prayers). Verily, the
good deeds remove the evil deeds (small sins) That is a reminder for
the mindful.' (11.114) The man said, Is this instruction for me only?'
The Prophet said, "It is for all those of my followers who encounter a
similar situation."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 210:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Umar:
The Prophet said, "The honorable, the son of the
honorable the son of the honorable, i.e. Joseph, the son of Jacob, the
son of Isaac, the son of Abraham."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 211:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle was asked, "Who are the most honorable
of the people?" The Prophet said, "The most honorable of them in
Allah's Sight are those who keep their duty to Allah and fear Him. They
said, "We do not ask you about that." He said, "Then the most honorable
of the people is Joseph, Allah's prophet, the son of Allah's prophet,
the son of Allah's prophet, the son of Allah's Khalil i.e. Abraham)
They said, "We do not ask you about that." The Prophet said, Do you ask
about (the virtues of the ancestry of the Arabs?" They said, "Yes," He
said, "Those who were the best amongst you in the Pre-lslamic Period
are the
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 212:
Narrated Az-Zuhri:
Urwa bin Az-Zubair, Said bin Al-Musaiyab, 'Al-Qama bin
Waqqas and 'Ubaidullah bin 'Abdullah related the narration of 'Aisha,
the wife the Prophet, when the slanderers had said about her what they
had said and Allah later declared her innocence. Each of them related a
part of the narration (wherein) the Prophet said (to 'Aisha). "If you
are innocent, then Allah will declare your innocence: but if you have
committed a sin, then ask for Allah's Forgiveness and repent to him."
'Aisha said, "By Allah, I find no example for my case except that of
Joseph's father (when he said), 'So (for me) patience is most fitting.'
" Then Allah revealed the ten Verses:-- "Verily those who spread the
slander are a gang amongst you.." (24.11)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 213:
Narrated Um Ruman:
Who was 'Aisha's mother: While I was with 'Aisha,
'Aisha got fever, whereupon the Prophet said, "Probably her fever is
caused by the story related by the people (about her)." I said, "Yes."
Then 'Aisha sat up and said, "My example and your example is similar to
that of Jacob and his sons:--'Nay, but your minds have made up a tale.
So (for me) patience is most fitting. It is Allah (alone) Whose help
can be sought against that which you assert.' (12.18)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 214:
Narrated Abu Wail:
'Abdullah bin Mas'ud recited "Haita laka (Come you),"
and added, "We recite it as we were taught it."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 215:
Narrated Abdullah (bin Mas'ud):
When the Prophet realized that the Quraish had delayed
in embracing Islam, he said, "O Allah! Protect me against their evil by
afflicting them with seven (years of famine) like the seven years of
(Prophet) Joseph." So they were struck with a year of famine that
destroyed everything till they had to eat bones, and till a man would
look towards the sky and see something like smoke between him and it.
Allah said:--
"Then watch you (O Muhammad) for the day when the sky
will produce a kind of smoke plainly visible." (44.10) And Allah
further said:-- "Verily! We shall withdraw the punishment a little,
Verily you will return (to disbelief)." (44.15) (Will Allah relieve
them from torture on the Day of Resurrection?) (The punishment of) the
smoke had passed and Al-Baltsha (the destruction of the pagans in the
Badr battle) had passed too.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 216:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "May Allah bestow His Mercy on
(Prophet) Lot. (When his nation troubled him) he wished if he could
betake himself to some powerful support; and if I were to remain in
prison for the period Joseph had remained, I would surely respond to
the call; and we shall have more right (to be in doubt) than Abraham:
When Allah said to him, "Don't you believe?' Abraham said, 'Yes, (I do
believe) but to be stronger in faith; (2.260)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 217:
Narrated 'Urwa bin Az-Zubair:
That when he asked 'Aisha about the statement of Allah
"Until when the Apostles gave up hope (of their people)." (12.110) she
told him (its meaning), 'Urwa added, "I said, 'Did they (Apostles)
suspect that they were betrayed (by Allah) or that they were treated as
liars by (their people)?' 'Aisha said, '(They suspected) that they were
treated as liars by (their people),' I said, 'But they were sure that
their people treated them as liars and it was not a matter of
suspicion.' She said, 'Yes, upon my life they were sure about it.' I
said to her. 'So they (Apostles) suspected that they were betrayed (by
Allah).' She said, "Allah forbid! The Apostles never suspected their
Lord of such a thing.' I said, 'What about this Verse then?' She said,
'It is about the Apostles' followers who believed in their Lord and
trusted their Apostles, but the period of trials was prolonged and
victory was delayed till the Apostles gave up all hope of converting
those of the people who disbelieved them and the Apostles thought that
their followers treated them as liars; thereupon Allah's help came to
them.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 218:
Narrated 'Urwa:
"I told her ('Aisha): (Regarding the above narration),
they (Apostles) were betrayed (by Allah)." She said: Allah forbid or
said similarly.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 219:
Narrated Ibn Umar:
Allah's Apostle said, "The keys of Unseen are five
which none knows but Allah: None knows what will happen tomorrow but
Allah; none knows what is in the wombs (a male child or a female) but
Allah; none knows when it will rain but Allah; none knows at what place
one will die; none knows when the Hour will be established but Allah."
(See The Quran 31:34.")
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 220:
Narrated Ibn 'Umar:
While we were with Allah's Apostle he said, "Tell me of
a tree which resembles a Muslim man. Its leaves do not fall and it does
not, and does not, and does not, and it gives its fruits every now and
then." It came to my mind that such a tree must be the date palm, but
seeing Abu Bakr and 'Umar saying nothing, I disliked to speak. So when
they did not say anything, Allah's Apostle said, "It is the date-palm
tree." When we got up (from that place), I said to 'Umar, "O my father!
By Allah, it came to my mind that it must be the date palm tree." 'Umar
said, "What prevented you from speaking" I replied, "I did not see you
speaking, so I misliked to speak or say anything." Umar then said, "If
you had said it, it would have been dearer to me than so-and-so."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 221:
Narrated Al-Bara bin Azib:
Allah's Apostle said, "When a Muslim is questioned in
his grave, he will testify that none has the right to be worshipped but
Allah and that Muhammad is Allah's Apostle, and that is what is meant
by Allah's Statement:--
"Allah will keep firm those who believe with a Word
that stands firm in this world and in the Hereafter." (14.27)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 222:
Narrated Ata:
When Ibn 'Abbas heard:-- "Have you not seen those who
have changed the favor of Allah into disbelief?" (14.28) he said,
"Those were the disbelieving pagans of Mecca."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 223:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "When Allah has ordained some affair
in the Heaven, the angels beat with their wings in obedience to His
statement, which sounds like a chain dragged over a rock." ('Ali and
other sub-narrators said, "The sound reaches them.") "Until when fear
is banished from their (angels) hearts, they (angels) say, 'What was it
that your Lord said? They say, 'The truth; And He is the Most High, the
Most Great.' (34.23) Then those who gain a hearing by stealing (i.e.
devils) will hear Allah's Statement:-- 'Those who gain a hearing by
stealing, (stand one over the other like this).
(Sufyan, to illustrate this, spread the fingers of his
right hand and placed them one over the other horizontally.) A flame
may overtake and burn the eavesdropper before conveying the news to the
one below him; or it may not overtake him till he has conveyed it to
the one below him, who in his turn, conveys it to the one below him,
and so on till they convey the news to the earth. (Or probably Sufyan
said, "Till the news reaches the earth.") Then the news is inspired to
a sorcerer who would add a hundred lies to it. His prophecy will prove
true (as far as the heavenly news is concerned). The people will say.
'Didn't he tell us that on such-and-such a day, such-and-such a thing
will happen? We have found that is true because of the true news heard
from heaven."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 224:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
(The same Hadith above, starting: 'When Allah has
ordained some affair...') In this narration the word foreteller is
added to the word wizard.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 225:
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Umar:
(While we were going for the Battle of Tabuk and when
we reached the places of the dwellers of Al-Hijr), Allah's Apostle said
about the dwellers of Al-Hijr (to us). "Do not enter (the dwelling
places) of these people unless you enter weeping, but if you weep not,
then do not enter upon them, lest you be afflicted with what they were
afflicted with."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 226:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Mualla:
While I was praying, the Prophet passed by and called
me, but I did not go to him till I had finished my prayer. When I went
to him, he said, "What prevented you from coming?" I said, "I was
praying." He said, "Didn't Allah say" "O you who believes Give your
response to Allah (by obeying Him) and to His Apostle." (8.24) Then he
added, "Shall I tell you the most superior Sura in the Qur'an before I
go out of the mosque?" When the Prophet intended to go out (of the
Mosque), I reminded him and he said, "That is: "Alhamdu-lillahi
Rabbil-'Alamin (Surat-al-fatiha)' which is the seven oft repeated
verses (Al-Mathani) and the Grand Quran which has been given to me."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 227:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "The Um (substance) of the Quran
is the seven oft-repeated verses (Al-Mathaini) and is the Great Quran
(i.e. Surat-al-Fatiha)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 228:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
Those who have made their Scripture into parts are the
people of the Scripture who divided it into portions and believed in a
part of it and disbelieved the other.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 229:
Narrated Ibn Abbas: concerning:
"As We sent down (the Scripture) on those who are
divided (Jews and Christians)." (15.90) They believed in part of it and
disbelieved in the other, are the Jews and the Christians. the
Christians.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 230:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Allah's Apostle used to invoke thus: "O Allah! I seek
refuge with You from miserliness, laziness; from old geriatric age the
punishment in the grave; from the affliction of Ad-Dajjal; and from the
afflictions of life and death.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 231:
Narrated Ibn Mas'ud:
Surat Bani Israel and Al-Kahf and Mary are among my
first old property.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 232:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle was presented with two cups one
containing wine and the other milk on the night of his night journey at
Jerusalem. He looked at it and took the milk. Gabriel said, "Thanks to
Allah Who guided you to the Fitra (i.e. Islam); if you had taken the
wine, your followers would have gone astray.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 233:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah:
The Prophet said, "When the Quraish disbelieved me
(concerning my night journey), I stood up in Al-Hijr (the unroofed
portion of the Ka'ba) and Allah displayed Bait-ul-Maqdis before me, and
I started to inform them (Quraish) about its signs while looking at
it."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 234:
Narrated Abdullah:
During the Pre-lslamic period of ignorance if any tribe
became great in number, we used to say, "Amira the children of
so-and-so."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 235:
Narrated Al-Humaidi:
Sufyan narrated to us something and used the word
'Amira'.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 236:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Some (cooked) meat was brought to Allah Apostle and the
meat of a forearm was presented to him as he used to like it. He ate a
morsel of it and said, "I will be the chief of all the people on the
Day of Resurrection. Do you know the reason for it? Allah will gather
all the human being of early generations as well as late generation on
one plain so that the announcer will be able to make them all-hear his
voice and the watcher will be able to see all of them. The sun will
come so close to the people that they will suffer such distress and
trouble as they will not be able to bear or stand. Then the people will
say, 'Don't you see to what state you have reached? Won't you look for
someone who can intercede for you with your Lord' Some people will say
to some others, 'Go to Adam.' So they will go to Adam and say to him.
'You are the father of mankind; Allah created you with His Own Hand,
and breathed into you of His Spirit (meaning the spirit which he
created for you); and ordered the angels to prostrate before you; so
(please) intercede for us with your Lord. Don't you see in what state
we are? Don't you see what condition we have reached?' Adam will say,
'Today my Lord has become angry as He has never become before, nor will
ever become thereafter. He forbade me (to eat of the fruit of) the
tree, but I disobeyed Him . Myself! Myself! Myself! (has more need for
intercession). Go to someone else; go to Noah.' So they will go to Noah
and say (to him), 'O Noah! You are the first (of Allah's Messengers) to
the people of the earth, and Allah has named you a thankful slave;
please intercede for us with your Lord. Don't you see in what state we
are?' He will say.' Today my Lord has become angry as He has never
become nor will ever become thereafter. I had (in the world) the right
to make one definitely accepted invocation, and I made it against my
nation. Myself! Myself! Myself! Go to someone else; go to Abraham.'
They will go to Abraham and say, 'O Abraham! You are Allah's Apostle
and His Khalil from among the people of the earth; so please intercede
for us with your Lord. Don't you see in what state we are?' He will say
to them, 'My Lord has today become angry as He has never become before,
nor will ever become thereafter. I had told three lies (Abu Haiyan (the
sub-narrator) mentioned them in the Hadith) Myself! Myself! Myself! Go
to someone else; go to Moses.' The people will then go to Moses and
say, 'O Moses! You art Allah's Apostle and Allah gave you superiority
above the others with this message and with His direct Talk to you;
(please) intercede for us with your Lord Don't you see in what state we
are?' Moses will say, 'My Lord has today become angry as He has never
become before, nor will become thereafter, I killed a person whom I had
not been ordered to kill. Myself! Myself! Myself! Go to someone else;
go to Jesus.' So they will go to Jesus and say, 'O Jesus! You are
Allah's Apostle and His Word which He sent to Mary, and a superior soul
created by Him, and you talked to the people while still young in the
cradle. Please intercede for us with your Lord. Don't you see in what
state we are?' Jesus will say. 'My Lord has today become angry as He
has never become before nor will ever become thereafter. Jesus will not
mention any sin, but will say, 'Myself! Myself! Myself! Go to someone
else; go to Muhammad.' So they will come to me and say, 'O Muhammad !
You are Allah's Apostle and the last of the prophets, and Allah forgave
your early and late sins. (Please) intercede for us with your Lord.
Don't you see in what state we are?" The Prophet added, "Then I will go
beneath Allah's Throne and fall in prostration before my Lord. And then
Allah will guide me to such praises and glorification to Him as He has
never guided anybody else before me. Then it will be said, 'O Muhammad
Raise your head. Ask, and it will be granted. Intercede It (your
intercession) will be accepted.' So I will raise my head and Say, 'My
followers, O my Lord! My followers, O my Lord'. It will be said, 'O
Muhammad! Let those of your followers who have no accounts, enter
through such a gate of the gates of Paradise as lies on the right; and
they will share the other gates with the people." The Prophet further
said, "By Him in Whose Hand my soul is, the distance between every two
gate-posts of Paradise is like the distance between Mecca and Busra (in
Sham)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 237:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "The recitation of Psalms (David's
Quran) was made light and easy for David that he used to have his
ridding animal be saddled while he would finish the recitation before
the servant had saddled it."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 238:
Narrated Abdullah:
Regarding the explanation of the Verse: 'Those whom
they call upon (worship) (like Jesus the Son of Mary, angels etc.)
desire (for themselves) means of access to their Lord (Allah) as to
which of them should be the nearer and they hope for His Mercy and fear
His torment.' (17.57) They themselves (e.g. Angels, saints, Apostles,
Jesus, etc.,) worshipped Allah, Those Jinns who were worshipped by some
Arabs became Muslims (embraced Islam), but those human beings stuck to
their (old) religion. Al-Amash said extra: 'Say, (O Muhammad): Call
unto those besides Him whom you assume (to be gods).' (17.56)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 239:
Narrated Abdullah:
Regarding the Verse: 'Those whom they call upon
(worship) (like Jesus the Son of Mary or angels etc.) desire (for
themselves) means of access, to their Lord....' (17.57) (It was
revealed regarding) some Jinns who used to be worshipped (by human
beings). They later embraced Islam (while those people kept on
worshipping them).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 240:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
Regarding: 'And We granted the vision (Ascension to the
Heaven "Miraj") which We showed you (O Muhammad as an actual eye
witness) but as a trial for mankind.' (17.60) It was an actual
eye-witness which was shown to Allah's Apostle during the night he was
taken on a journey (through the heavens). And the cursed tree is the
tree of Az-Zaqqum (a bitter pungent tree which grows at the bottom of
Hell).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 241:
Narrated Ibn Al-Musaiyab:
Abu Huraira said, "The Prophet said, 'A prayer
performed in congregation is twenty-five times more superior in reward
to a prayer performed by a single person. The angels of the night and
the angels of the day are assembled at the time of the Fajr (Morning)
prayer." Abu Huraira added, "If you wish, you can recite:-- 'Verily!
The recitation of the Qur'an in the early dawn (Morning prayer) is ever
witnessed (attended by the angels of the day and the night).' (17.78)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 242:
Narrated Ibn Umar:
On the Day of Resurrection the people will fall on
their knees and every nation will follow their prophet and they will
say, "O so-and-so! Intercede (for us with Allah), "till (the right)
intercession is given to the Prophet (Muhammad) and that will be the
day when Allah will raise him into a station of praise and glory (i.e.
Al-Maqam -al-Mahmud).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 243:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah: Allah's Apostle said,
"Whoever, after listening to the Adhan (for the prayer) says, 'O Allah,
the Lord of this complete call and of this prayer, which is going to be
established! Give Muhammad Al-Wasila and Al-Fadila and
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 244:
Narrated Abdullah bin Masud:
Allah's Apostle entered Mecca (in the year of the
Conquest) and there were three-hundred and sixty idols around the
Ka'ba. He then started hitting them with a stick in his hand and say:
'Truth (i.e. Islam) has come and falsehood (disbelief) vanished. Truly
falsehood (disbelief) is ever bound to vanish.' (17.81) 'Truth has come
and falsehood (Iblis) can not create anything.' (34.49)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 245:
Narrated Abdullah:
While I was in the company of the Prophet on a farm and
he was reclining on a palm leave stalk, some Jews passed by. Some of
them said to the others. "Ask him (the Prophet about the spirit." Some
of them said, "What urges you to ask him about it" Others said,
"(Don't) lest he should give you a reply which you dislike." But they
said, "Ask him." So they asked him about the Spirit. The Prophet kept
quiet and did not give them any answer. I knew that he was being
divinely inspired so I stayed at my place. When the divine inspiration
had been revealed, the Prophet said. "They ask you (O, Muhammad)
concerning the Spirit, Say: "The spirit," its knowledge is with my
Lord; and of knowledge you (mankind) have been given only a Little."
(17.85)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 246:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
(regarding): 'Neither say your, prayer aloud, nor say
it in a low tone.' (17.110) This Verse was revealed while Allah's
Apostle was hiding himself in Mecca. When he prayed with his
companions, he used to raise his voice with the recitation of Qur'an,
and if the pagans happened to hear him, they would abuse the Qur'an,
the One who revealed it and the one who brought it. Therefore Allah
said to His Prophet : 'Neither say your prayer aloud.' (17.110) i.e. do
not recite aloud lest the pagans should hear you, but follow a way
between.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 247:
Narrated Aisha:
The (above) verse was revealed in connection with the
invocations.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 248:
Narrated 'Ali:
That one night Allah's Apostle came to him and Fatima
and said, "Don't you (both offer the (Tahajjud) prayer?" Ali said,
'When Allah wishes us to get up, we get up." The Prophet then recited:
'But man is more quarrelsome than anything.' (18.54) (See Hadith No.
227,Vol. 2)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 249:
Narrated Said bin Jubair:
I said to Ibn 'Abbas, "Nauf Al-Bikali claims that
Moses, the companion of Al-Khadir was not the Moses of the children of
Israel" Ibn 'Abbas said, "The enemy of Allah (Nauf) told a lie."
Narrated Ubai bin Ka'b that he heard Allah's Apostle saying, "Moses got
up to deliver a speech before the children of Israel and he was asked,
Who is the most learned person among the people?' Moses replied, 'I (am
the most learned).' Allah admonished him for he did not ascribe
knowledge to Allah alone. So Allah revealed to him: 'At the junction of
the two seas there is a slave of Ours who is more learned than you.'
Moses asked, 'O my Lord, how can I meet him?' Allah said, 'Take a fish
and put it in a basket (and set out), and where you, will lose the
fish, you will find him.' So Moses (took a fish and put it in a basket
and) set out, along with his boy-servant Yusha' bin Nun, till they
reached a rock (on which) they both lay their heads and slept. The fish
moved vigorously in the basket and got out of it and fell into the sea
and there it took its way through the sea (straight) as in a tunnel).
(18.61) Allah stopped the current of water on both sides of the way
created by the fish, and so that way was like a tunnel. When Moses got
up, his companion forgot to tell him about the fish, and so they
carried on their journey during the rest of the day and the whole
night.
The next morning Moses asked his boy-servant 'Bring us
our early meal; no doubt, we have suffered much fatigue in this journey
of ours.' (18.62) Moses did not get tired till he had passed the place
which Allah had ordered him to seek after. His boy-servant then said to
him,' 'Do you remember when we be-took ourselves to the rock I indeed
forgot the fish, none but Satan made me forget to remember it. It took
its course into the sea in a marvelous way.' (18.63)
There was a tunnel for the fish and for Moses and his
boy-servant there was astonishment. Moses said, 'That is what we have
been seeking'. So they went back retracing their footsteps. (18.64)
They both returned, retracing their steps till they reached the rock.
Behold ! There they found a man covered with a garment. Moses greeted
him. Al-Khadir said astonishingly. 'Is there such a greeting in your
land?' Moses said, 'I am Moses.' He said, 'Are you the Moses of the
children of Israel?' Moses said, 'I have come to you so that you may
teach me of what you have been taught.
Al-Khadir said, 'You will not be able to have patience
with me. (18.66) O Moses! I have some of Allah's knowledge which He has
bestowed upon me but you do not know it; and you too, have some of
Allah's knowledge which He has bestowed upon you, but I do not know
it." Moses said, "Allah willing, you will find me patient, and I will
not disobey you in anything.' (18.6) Al-Khadir said to him. 'If you
then follow me, do not ask me about anything until I myself speak to
you concerning it.' (18.70), After that both of them proceeded along
the sea coast, till a boat passed by and they requested the crew to let
them go on board. The crew recognized Al-Khadir and allowed them to get
on board free of charge. When they got on board suddenly Moses saw that
Al-Khadir had pulled out one of the planks of the boat with an adze.
Moses said to him.' These people gave us a free lift, yet you have
scuttled their boat so as to drown its people! Truly, you have done a
dreadful thing.' (18.71)
Al-Khadir said, 'Didn't I say that you can have no
patience with me ?' (18.72) Moses said, 'Call me not to account for
what I forgot and be not hard upon me for my affair (with you.)"
(18.73)
Allah's Apostle said, "The first excuse given by Moses,
was that he had forgotten. Then a sparrow came and sat over the edge of
the boat and dipped its beak once in the sea. Al-Khadir said to Moses,
'My knowledge and your knowledge, compared to Allah's knowledge is like
what this sparrow has taken out of the sea.' Then they both got out of
the boat, and while they were walking on the sea shore, Al-Khadir saw a
boy playing with other boys. Al-Khadir got hold of the head of that boy
and pulled it out with his hands and killed him. Moses said, 'Have you
killed an innocent soul who has killed nobody! Truly, you have done an
illegal thing.' (18.74) He said, "Didn't I tell you that you can have
no patience with me?' (18.75) (The sub narrator said, the second blame
was stronger than the first one.) Moses said, 'If I ask you about
anything after this, keep me not in your company, you have received an
excuse from me.' (18.76)
Then they both proceeded until they came to the
inhabitants of a town. They asked them food but they refused to
entertain them. (In that town) they found there a wall on the point of
falling down. (18.77) Al-Khadir set it up straight with his own hands.
Moses said, 'These are people to whom we came, but they neither fed us
nor received us as guests. If you had wished, you could surely have
exacted some recompense for it. Al-Khadir said, 'This is the parting
between me and you ..that is the interpretation of (those things) over
which you were unable to hold patience.' (18.78-82)
Allah's Apostle said, "We wished that Moses could have
been more patient so that Allah might have described to us more about
their story."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 250:
Narrated Ibn Juraij:
Ya'la bin Muslim and 'Amr bin Dinar and some others
narrated the narration of Said bin Jubair.
Narrated Said: While we were at the house of Ibn
'Abbas, Ibn 'Abbas said, "Ask me (any question)" I said, "O Abu Abbas!
May Allah let me be sacrificed for you ! There is a man at Kufa who is
a story-teller called Nauf; who claims that he (Al-Khadir's companion)
is not Moses of Bani Israel." As for 'Amr, he said to me, "Ibn 'Abbas
said, "(Nauf) the enemy of Allah told a lie." But Ya'la said to me,
"Ibn 'Abbas said, Ubai bin Ka'b said, Allah's Apostle said, 'Once
Moses, Allah's Apostle, preached to the people till their eyes shed
tears and their hearts became tender, whereupon he finished his sermon.
Then a man came to Moses and asked, 'O Allah's Apostle! Is there anyone
on the earth who is more learned than you?' Moses replied, 'No.' So
Allah admonished him (Moses), for he did not ascribe all knowledge to
Allah. It was said, (on behalf of Allah), 'Yes, (there is a slave of
ours who knows more than you ).' Moses said, 'O my Lord! Where is he?'
Allah said, 'At the junction of the two seas.' Moses said, 'O my Lord !
Tell I me of a sign whereby I will recognize the place.' " 'Amr said to
me, Allah said, "That place will be where the fish will leave you."
Ya'la said to me, "Allah said (to Moses), 'Take a dead fish (and your
goal will be) the place where it will become alive.' " So Moses took a
fish and put it in a basket and said to his boy-servant "I don't want
to trouble you, except that you should inform me as soon as this fish
leaves you." He said (to Moses)." You have not demanded too much." And
that is as mentioned by Allah:
'And (remember) when Moses said to his attendant .... '
(18.60) Yusha' bin Nun. (Said did not state that). The Prophet said,
"While the attendant was in the shade of the rock at a wet place, the
fish slipped out (alive) while Moses was sleeping. His attend an said
(to himself), "I will not wake him, but when he woke up, he forgot to
tell him The fish slipped out and entered the sea. Allah stopped the
flow of the sea. where the fish was, so that its trace looked as if it
was made on a rock. 'Amr forming a hole with his two thumbs an index
fingers, said to me, "Like this, as in its trace was made on a rock."
Moses said "We have suffered much fatigue on this journey of ours."
(This was not narrate by Said). Then they returned back and found
Al-Khadir. 'Uthman bin Abi Sulaiman said to me, (they found him) on a
green carpet in the middle of the sea. Al-Khadir was covered with his
garment with one end under his feet and the other end under his head.
When Moses greeted, he uncovered his face and said astonishingly, 'Is
there such a greeting in my land? Who are you?' Moses said, 'I am
Moses.' Al-Khadir said, 'Are you the Moses of Bani Israel?' Moses said,
'Yes.' Al-Khadir said, "What do you want?' Moses said, ' I came to you
so that you may teach me of the truth which you were taught.' Al-Khadir
said, 'Is it not sufficient for you that the Torah is in your hands and
the Divine Inspiration comes to you, O Moses? Verily, I have a
knowledge that you ought not learn, and you have a knowledge which I
ought not learn.' At that time a bird took with its beak (some water)
from the sea: Al-Khadir then said, 'By Allah, my knowledge and your
knowledge besides Allah's Knowledge is like what this bird has taken
with its beak from the sea.' Until, when they went on board the boat
(18.71). They found a small boat which used to carry the people from
this sea-side to the other sea-side. The crew recognized Al-Khadir and
said, 'The pious slave of Allah.' (We said to Said "Was that Khadir?"
He said, "Yes.") The boat men said, 'We will not get him on board with
fare.' Al-Khadir scuttled the boat and then plugged the hole with a
piece o wood. Moses said, 'Have you scuttle it in order to drown these
people surely, you have done a dreadful thing. (18.71) (Mujahid said.
"Moses said so protestingly.") Al-Khadir said, didn't I say that you
can have no patience with me?' (18.72) The first inquiry of Moses was
done because of forget fullness, the second caused him to be bound with
a stipulation, and the third was done he intentionally. Moses said,
'Call me not to account for what I forgot and be not hard upon me for
my affair (with you).' (18.73)
(Then) they found a boy and Al-Khadir killed him.
Ya'la- said: Said said 'They found boys playing and Al-Khadir got hold
of a handsome infidel boy laid him down and then slew him with knife.
Moses said, 'Have you killed a innocent soul who has killed nobody'
(18.74) Then they proceeded and found a wall which was on the point of
falling down, and Al-Khadir set it up straight Said moved his hand thus
and said 'Al-Khadir raised his hand and the wall became straight. Ya'la
said, 'I think Said said, 'Al-Khadir touched the wall with his hand and
it became straight (Moses said to Al-Khadir), 'If you had wished, you
could have taken wages for it. Said said, 'Wages that we might had
eaten.' And there was a king in furor (ahead) of them" (18.79) And
there was in front of them. Ibn 'Abbas recited: 'In front of them (was)
a king.'
It is said on the authority of somebody other than Said
that the king was Hudad bin Budad. They say that the boy was called
Haisur. 'A king who seized every ship by force. (18.79) So I wished
that if that boat passed by him, he would leave it because of its
defect and when they have passed they would repair it and get benefit
from it. Some people said that they closed that hole with a bottle, and
some said with tar. 'His parents were believers, and he (the boy) was a
non-believer and we(Khadir) feared lest he would oppress them by
obstinate rebellion and disbelief.' (18.80) (i.e. that their love for
him would urge them to follow him in his religion, 'so we (Khadir)
desired that their Lord should change him for them for one better in
righteousness and near to mercy' (18:81). This was in reply to Moses'
saying: Have you killed an innocent soul.'? (18.74). 'Near to mercy"
means they will be more merciful to him than they were to the former
whom Khadir had killed. Other than Sa'id, said that they were
compensated with a girl. Dawud bin Abi 'Asim said on the authority of
more than one that this next child was a girl.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 377:
Narrated Jubair bin Mut'im:
I heard the Prophet reciting Surat At-Tur in the
Maghrib prayer, and when he reached the Verse:
'Were they created by nothing, Or were they themselves
the creators, Or did they create the Heavens and the Earth? Nay, but
they have no firm belief Or do they own the treasures of Your Lord? Or
have they been given the authority to do as they like...' (52.35-37) my
heart was about to fly (when I realized this firm argument).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 378:
Narrated Masruq:
I said to 'Aisha, "O Mother! Did Prophet Muhammad see
his Lord?" Aisha said, "What you have said makes my hair stand on end !
Know that if somebody tells you one of the following three things, he
is a liar: Whoever tells you that Muhammad saw his Lord, is a liar."
Then Aisha recited the Verse:
'No vision can grasp Him, but His grasp is over all
vision. He is the Most Courteous Well-Acquainted with all things.'
(6.103) 'It is not fitting for a human being that Allah should speak to
him except by inspiration or from behind a veil.' (42.51) 'Aisha
further said, "And whoever tells you that the Prophet knows what is
going to happen tomorrow, is a liar." She then recited:
'No soul can know what it will earn tomorrow.' (31.34)
She added: "And whoever tell you that he concealed (some of Allah's
orders), is a liar." Then she recited: 'O Apostle! Proclaim (the
Message) which has been sent down to you from your Lord..' (5.67)
'Aisha added. "But the Prophet saw Gabriel in his true form twice."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 379:
Narrated Abdullah:
Regarding the Verses: 'And was at a distance of but two
bow-lengths or (even) nearer; So did (Allah) convey the Inspiration to
His slave (Gabriel) and then he Gabriel) conveyed (that to Muhammad...'
(53.9-10) Ibn Mas'ud narrated to us that the Prophet had seen Gabriel
with six hundred wings.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 380:
Narrated ASSAILANT:
I asked Sir about the Statement of Allah:
'And was at a distance of but two bow-lengths or (even)
nearer. So did Allah convey the Inspiration to His slave (Gabriel) and
then he (Gabriel) conveyed that to Muhammad.' (53.10) He said,
"Abdullah (bin Mas'ud) informed us that Muhammad had seen Gabriel with
six hundred wings."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 381:
Narrated Abdullah:
(regarding the revelation) Truly he (Muhammad) did see
of the signs of his Lord; the Greatest!' (53.18) The Prophet saw a
green screen covering the horizon.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 382:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
(regarding His Statement about the Lat and the Uzza:
Lat was originally a man who used to mix Sawiq for the pilgrim.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 383:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "Whomever takes an oath in which
he mentions Lat and 'Uzza (forgetfully), should say: None has the right
to be worshipped but Allah, and whoever says to his companion. 'Come
along, let us gamble must give alms (as an expiation)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 384:
Narrated 'Urwa:
I asked 'Aisha (regarding the Sai between As Safa and
Al-Marwa). She said, "Out of reverence to the idol Manat which was
placed in Al-Mushailal, those who used to assume Ihram in its name,
used not to perform Sai between As-Safa and Al-Marwa, so Allah
revealed:
'Verily! The As-Safa and Al-Marwa (two mountains at
Mecca) are among the symbols of Allah.' (2.158).
Thereupon, Allah's Apostle and the Muslims used to
perform Sai (between them)." Sufyan said: The (idol) Manat was at
Al-Mushailal in Qudaid. 'Aisha added, "The Verse was revealed in
connection with the Ansar. They and (the tribe of) Ghassan used to
assume lhram in the name of Manat before they embraced Islam." 'Aisha
added, "There were men from the Ansar who used to assume lhram in the
name of Manat which was an idol between Mecca and Medina. They said, "O
Allah's Apostle! We used not to perform the Tawaf (Sai) between As-Safa
and Al-Marwa out of reverence to Manat."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 385:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
The Prophet performed a prostration when he finished
reciting Surat-an-Najm, and all the Muslims and pagans and Jinns and
human beings prostrated along with him.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 386:
Narrated Abdullah:
The first Sura in which a prostration was mentioned,
was Sura An-Najm (The Star). Allah's Apostle prostrated (while reciting
it), and everybody behind him prostrated except a man whom I saw taking
a hand-full of dust in his hand and prostrated on it. Later I saw that
man killed as an infidel, and he was Umaiya bin Khalaf.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 387:
Narrated Ibn Masud:
During the lifetime of Allah's Apostle the moon was
split into two parts; one part remained over the mountain, and the
other part went beyond the mountain. On that, Allah's Apostle said,
"Witness this miracle."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 388:
Narrated Abdullah:
The moon was cleft asunder while we were in the company
of the Prophet, and it became two parts. The Prophet said, Witness,
witness (this miracle)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 389:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
The moon was cleft asunder during the lifetime of the
Prophet
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 390:
Narrated Anas:
The people of Mecca asked the Prophet to show them a
sign (miracle). So he showed them (the miracle) of the cleaving of the
moon.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 391:
Narrated Anas:
The moon was cleft asunder into two parts.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 392:
Narrated Abdullah bin Masud:
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 393:
Narrated Abdullah:
The Prophet used to recite: 'Is there any that
remember? And a furious wind (plucking out men) as if they were
uprooted stems of palm trees, then how terrible was My punishment and
My warnings!' (54.20-21)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 394:
Narrated Abu Ishaq:
A man asked Al-Aswad, 'is it 'Fahal min-Muddakir'
or'..Mudhdhakir?" Al Aswad replied, 'I have heard Abdullah bin Masud
reciting it, 'Fahal-min Muddakir'; I too, heard the Prophet reciting it
'Fahal-min-Muddakir' with 'd'.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 395:
Narrated Abdullah:
The Prophet recited: 'Fahal-min-Muddakir' "And Verily
an abiding torment seized them early in the morning So, taste you My
torment and My warnings' (54.38-39)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 396:
Narrated Abdullah:
The Prophet recited: 'Fahal-min Muddakir': 'And verily,
We have destroyed nations like unto you; then is there any that will
receive admonition?' (54.51)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 397:
Narrated Abdullah:
I recited before the Prophet 'Fahal-min-Mudhdhakir'.
The Prophet said, "It is Fahal-min Muddakir."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 398:
Narrated Abbas:
Allah's Apostle while in a tent on the day of the
Battle of Badr, said, "O Allah! I request you (to fulfill) Your promise
and contract! O Allah! If You wish that you will not be worshipped
henceforth.." On that Abu Bakr held the Prophet by the hand and said,
"That is enough, O Allah's Apostle You have appealed to your Lord too
pressingly," while the Prophet was putting on his armor. So Allah's
Apostle went out, reciting Their multitude will be put to flight, and
they will show their backs.' (54.45)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 399:
Narrated Yusuf bin Mahik:
I was in the house of 'Aisha, the mother of the
Believers. She said, "This revelation: "Nay, but the Hour is their
appointed time (for their full recompense); and the Hour will be more
previous and most bitter." (54.46) was revealed to Muhammad at Mecca
while I was a playfull little girl."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 400:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
While in his tent on the day the Battle of Badr, the
Prophet said, "O Allah! I request You (to fulfill) Your promise and
contract. O Allah! It You wish that the Believers be destroyed). You
will never be worshipped henceforth." On that, Abu Bakr held the
Prophet by the hand and said, "That is enough, O Allah's Apostle! You
have appealed to your Lord too pressingly" The Prophet was wearing his
armor and then went out reciting:
'Their multitude will be put to flight and they will
show their backs. Nay, but the Hour is their appointed time (for their
full recompense), and the Hour will be more previous and most bitter.'
(54.45-46)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 401:
Narrated Abdullah bin Qais:
Allah's Apostle said, "Two gardens, the utensils and
the contents of which are of silver, and two other gardens, the
utensils and contents of which are of gold. And nothing will prevent
the people who will be in the Garden of Eden from seeing their Lord
except the curtain of Majesty over His Face."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 402:
Narrated Abdullah bin Qais:
Allah's Apostle said, "In Paradise there is a pavilion
made of a single hollow pearl sixty miles wide, in each corner of which
there are wives who will not see those in the other corners; and the
believers will visit and enjoy them. And there are two gardens, the
utensils and contents of which are made of silver; and two other
gardens, the utensils and contents of which are made of so-and-so (i.e.
gold) and nothing will prevent the people staying in the Garden of Eden
from seeing their Lord except the curtain of Majesty over His Face."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 403:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "In Paradise there is a tree which is
so big that a rider can travel in its shade for one hundred years
without passing it; and if you wish, you can recite:
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 404:
Narrated Said bin Jubair:
I asked Ibn Abbas about Surat Al-Tauba, and he said,
"Surat Al-Tauba? It is exposure (of all the evils of the infidels and
the hypocrites). And it continued revealing (that the oft-repeated
expression): '...and of them ...and of them.' till they started
thinking that none would be left unmentioned therein." I said, "What
about) Surat Al-Anfal?" He replied, "Surat Al-Anfal was revealed in
connection with the Badr Battle." I said, "(What about) Surat
Al-Hashr?" He replied, "It was revealed in connection with Bani
an-Nadir."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 405:
Narrated Said:
I asked Ibn 'Abbas about Surat Al-Hashr. He replied,
"Say Surat An-Nadir."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 406:
Narrated Ibn Umar:
'Allah's Apostle burnt and cut down the palm trees of
Bani An-Nadir which were at Al-Buwair (a place near Medina). There upon
Allah revealed:
'What you (O Muslims) cut down of the palm trees (of
the enemy) or you left them standing on their stems, it was by the
leave of Allah, so that He might cover with shame the rebellious.'
(59.5)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 407:
Narrated Umar:
The properties of Bam An-Nadir were among the booty
that Allah gave to His Apostle such Booty were not obtained by any
expedition on the part of Muslims, neither with cavalry, nor with
camelry. So those properties were for Allah's Apostle only, and he used
to provide thereof the yearly expenditure for his wives, and dedicate
the rest of its revenues for purchasing arms and horses as war material
to be used in Allah's Cause.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 408:
Narrated Alqama:
'Abdullah (bin Masud) said. "Allah curses those ladies
who practice tattooing and those who get themselves tattooed, and those
ladies who remove the hair from their faces and those who make
artificial spaces between their teeth in order to look more beautiful
whereby they change Allah's creation." His saying reached a lady from
Bani Asd called Um Yaqub who came (to Abdullah) and said, "I have come
to know that you have cursed such-and-such (ladies)?" He replied, "Why
should I not curse these whom Allah's Apostle has cursed and who are
(cursed) in Allah's Book!" Um Yaqub said, "I have read the whole Quran,
but I did not find in it what you say." He said, "Verily, if you have
read it (i.e. the Quran), you have found it. Didn't you read:
'And whatsoever the Apostle gives you take it and
whatsoever he forbids you, you abstain (from it). (59.7)
She replied, "Yes, I did," He said, "Verily, Allah's
Apostle forbade such things." "She said, "But I see your wife doing
these things?" He said, "Go and watch her." She went and watched her
but could not see anything in support of her statement. On that he
said, "If my wife was as you thought, I would not keep her in my
company."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 409:
Narrated Abdullah (bin Mus'ud):
Allah's Apostle has cursed the lady who uses false
hair.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 410:
Narrated 'Umar:
I recommend that my successor should take care of and
secure the rights of the early emigrants; and I also advise my
successor to be kind to the Ansar who had homes (in Medina) and had
adopted the Faith, before the Prophet migrated to them, and to accept
the good from their good ones and excuse their wrong doers.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 411:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
A man came to Allah's Apostle and said, "O Allah's
Apostle! I am suffering from fatigue and hunger." The Prophet sent
(somebody) to his wives (to get something), but the messenger found
nothing with them. Then Allah's Apostle said (to his companions).
"Isn't there anybody who can entertain this man tonight so that Allah
may be merciful to him?" An Ansari man got up and said, "I (will,
entertain him), O Allah's Apostle!" So he went to his wife and said to
her, "This is the guest of Allah's Apostle, so do not keep anything
away from him." She said. "By Allah, I have nothing but the children's
food." He said, "When the children ask for their dinner, put them to
bed and put out the light; we shall not take our meals tonight," She
did so. In the morning the Ansari man went to Allah's Apostle who said,
"Allah was pleased with (or He bestowed His Mercy) on so-and-so and his
wife (because of their good deed)." Then Allah revealed:
'But give them preference over themselves even though
they were in need of that.' (59.9)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 412:
Narrated Ali:
Allah's Apostle sent me along with AzZubair and
Al-Miqdad and said, "Proceed till you reach a place called Raudat-Khakh
where there is a lady travelling in a howda on a camel. She has a
letter. Take the letter from her." So we set out, and our horses ran at
full pace till we reached Raudat Khakh, and behold, we saw the lady and
said (to her), "Take out the letter!" She said, "I have no letter with
me." We said, "Either you take out the letter or we will strip you of
your clothes." So she took the letter out of her hair braid. We brought
the letter to the Prophet and behold, it was addressed by Hatib bin Abi
Balta'a to some pagans at Mecca, informing them of some of the affairs
of the Prophet. The Prophet said, "What is this, O Hatib?" Hatib
replied, "Do not be hasty with me, O Allah's Apostle! I am an Ansari
man and do not belong to them (Quraish infidels) while the emigrants
who were with you had their relatives who used to protect their
families and properties at Mecca. So, to compensate for not having
blood relation with them.' I intended to do them some favor so that
they might protect my relatives (at Mecca), and I did not do this out
of disbelief or an inclination to desert my religion." The Prophet then
said (to his companions), "He (Hatib) has told you the truth." 'Umar
said, "O Allah's Apostle! Allow me to chop his head off?" The Apostle
said, "He is one of those who witnessed (fought in) the Battle of Badr,
and what do you know, perhaps Allah looked upon the people of Badr
(Badr warriors) and said, 'Do what you want as I have forgiven you.' "
(Amr, a sub-narrator, said,: This Verse was revealed about him (Hatib):
'O you who believe! Take not My enemies and your
enemies as friends or protectors.' (60.1)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 413:
Narrated 'Ali:
Sufyan was asked whether (the Verse): 'Take not My
enemies and your enemies...'
was revealed in connection with Hatib. Sufyan replied,
"This occurs only in the narration of the people. I memorized the
Hadith from 'Amr, not overlooking even a single letter thereof, and I
do not know of anybody who remembered it by heart other than myself."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 414:
Narrated Urwa:
Aisha the wife of the Prophet, said, "Allah's Apostle
used to examine the believing women who migrated to him in accordance
with this Verse: 'O Prophet! When believing women come to you to take
the oath of allegiance to you... Verily! Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most
Merciful.' (60.12) 'Aisha said, "And if any of the believing women
accepted the condition (assigned in the above-mentioned Verse), Allah's
Apostle would say to her. "I have accepted your pledge of allegiance."
"He would only say that, for, by Allah, his hand never touched, any
lady during that pledge of allegiance. He did not receive their pledge
except by saying, "I have accepted your pledge of allegiance for that."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 415:
Narrated Um Atiya:
We took the oath of allegiance to Allah's Apostle and
he recited to us:
'They will not associate anything in worship with
Allah,' and forbade us to bewail the dead. Thereupon a lady withdrew
her hand (refrained from taking the oath of allegiance), and said, "But
such-and-such lady lamented over one of my relatives, so I must reward
(do the same over the dead relatives of) hers." The Prophet did not
object to that, so she went (there) and returned to the Prophet so he
accepted her pledge of allegiance.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 416:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
Regarding the saying of Allah:
'And they will not disobey you in any just matter.'
(60.12) That was one of the conditions which Allah imposed on The
believing) women (who came to take the oath of allegiance to the
Prophet)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 417:
Narrated 'Ubada bin As-Samit:
While we were with the Prophet, he said, "Will you
swear to me the pledge of allegiance that you will not worship any
thing besides Allah, will not commit illegal sexual intercourse, and
will not steal?" Then he recited the Verse concerning the women.
(Sufyan, the subnarrator, often said that the Prophet: added, "Whoever
among you fulfills his pledge, will receive his reward from Allah, and
whoever commits any of those sins and receives the legal punishment (in
this life), his punishment will be an expiation for that sin; and
whoever commits any of those sins and Allah screens him, then it is up
to Allah to punish or forgive them."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 418:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
I witnessed the 'Id-al-Fitr prayer with Allah's Apostle
, Abu Bakr, 'Umar and 'Uthman; and all of them offered it before
delivering the sermon... and then delivered the sermon. Once the
Prophet (after completing the prayer and the sermon) came down, as if I
am now looking at him waving at the men with his hand to sit down, and
walked through them till he, along with Bilal, reached (the rows of)
the women. Then he recited: 'O Prophet! When believing women come to
you to take the oath of allegiance that they will not worship anything
other than Allah, will not steal, will not commit illegal sexual
intercourse, will not kill their children, and will not utter slander,
intentionally forging falsehood (by making illegal children belonging
to their husbands)'....(60.12) Having finished, he said, 'Do you agree
to that?" One lady, other than whom none replied the Prophet said,
"Yes, O Allah's Apostle!" (The, sub-narrator, Al-Hasan did not know who
the lady was.) Then the Prophet said to them: "Will you give alms?"
Thereupon Bilal spread out his garment and the women started throwing
big
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 419:
Narrated Jubair bin Mutim:
I heard Allah's Apostle saying, 'I have several names:
I am Muhammad and I am Ahmad, and I am Al-Mahi with whom Allah
obliterates Kufr (disbelief), and I am Al-Hashir (gatherer) at whose
feet (i.e. behind whom) the people will be gathered (on the Day of
Resurrection), and I am Al-Aqib (i.e. who succeeds the other prophets
in bringing about good)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 420:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
While we were sitting with the Prophet Surat Al-Jumu'a
was revealed to him, and when the Verse, "And He (Allah) has sent him
(Muhammad) also to other (Muslims).....' (62.3) was recited by the
Prophet, I said, "Who are they, O Allah's Apostle?" The Prophet did not
reply till I repeated my question thrice. At that time, Salman
Al-Farisi was with us. So Allah's Apostle put his hand on Salman,
saying, "If Faith were at (the place of) Ath-Thuraiya (pleiades, the
highest star), even then (some men or man from these people (i.e.
Salman's folk) would attain it."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 421:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said. Then some men from these people would
attain it."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 422:
Narrated Jabir bin Abdullah:
A caravan of merchandise arrived at Medina on a Friday
while we were with the Prophet All the people left (the Prophet and
headed for the caravan) except twelve persons. Then Allah revealed:--
'But when they see some bargain or some amusement they
disperse headlong to it.' ..(62.11)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 423:
Narrated Zaid bin Arqam:
While I was taking part in a Ghazwa. I heard 'Abdullah
bin Ubai (bin Abi Salul) saying. "Don't spend on those who are with
Allah's Apostle, that they may disperse and go away from him. If we
return (to Medina), surely, the more honorable will expel the meaner
amongst them." I reported that (saying) to my uncle or to 'Umar who, in
his turn, informed the Prophet of it. The Prophet called me and I
narrated to him the whole story. Then Allah's Apostle sent for
'Abdullah bin Ubai and his companions, and they took an oath that they
did not say that. So Allah's Apostle disbelieved my saying and believed
his. I was distressed as I never was before. I stayed at home and my
uncle said to me. "You just wanted Allah's Apostle to disbelieve your
statement and hate you." So Allah revealed (the Sura beginning with)
'When the hypocrites come to you.' (63.1) The Prophet then sent for me
and recited it and said, "O Zaid! Allah confirmed your statement."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 424:
Narrated Zaid bin Arqam:
I was with my uncle and I heard 'Abdullah bin Ubai bin
Salul, saying, "Don't spend on those who are with Allah's Apostle that
they may disperse and go away from him." He also said, "If we return to
Medina, surely, the more honorable will expel the meaner." So I
informed my uncle of that and then my uncle informed Allah's Apostle
thereof. Allah's Apostle sent for 'Abdullah bin Ubai and his
companions. They swore that they did not say anything of that sort
Allah's Apostle deemed their statement true and rejected mine. Thereof
I became as distressed as I have never been before, and stayed at home.
Then Allah revealed (Surat Al-Munafiqin):
'When the hypocrites come to you.....(63.1) They are
the ones who say: Spend nothing on those who are with Allah's Apostle
..(63.7) Verily the more honorable will expel therefrom the meaner..'
(63.7-8)
Allah's Apostle sent for me and recited that Sura for
me and said, "Allah has confirmed your statement." 'That is because
they believed, then disbelieved, so a seal was set on their hearts,
therefore they understand not.' (63.3)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 425:
Narrated Zaid bin Arqam:
When 'Abdullah bin Ubai said, "Do not spend on those
who are with Allah's Apostle," and also said, "If we return to Medina,"
I informed the Prophet of his saying. The Ansar blamed me for that, and
'Abdullah bin Ubai swore that he did not say. I returned to my house
and slept. Allah's Apostle then called me and I went to him. He said,
"Allah has confirmed your statement." The Verse: "They are the one who
say: Spend nothing......(63.7) was revealed.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 426:
Narrated Zaid bin Arqam:
We went out with the Prophet : on a journey and the
people suffered from lack of provisions. So 'Abdullah bin Ubai said to
his companions, "Don't spend on those who are with Allah's Apostle,
that they may disperse and go away from him." He also said, "If we
return to Medina, surely, the more honorable will expel therefrom the
meaner. So I went to the Prophet and informed him of that. He sent for
'Abdullah bin Ubai and asked him, but 'Abdullah bin Ubai swore that he
did not say so. The people said, "Zaid told a lie to 'Allah's Apostle."
What they said distressed me very much. Later Allah revealed the
confirmation of my statement in his saying:--
'(When the hypocrites come to you.' (63.1) So the
Prophet called them that they might ask Allah to forgive them, but they
turned their heads aside. (Concerning Allah's saying: 'Pieces of wood
propped up,' Zaid said; They were the most handsome men.)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 427:
Narrated Zaid bin Arqam:
While I was with my uncle, I heard 'Abdullah bin Ubai
bin Salul saying, "Do not spend on those who are with Allah's Apostle,
that they may disperse and go away (from him). And if we return to
Medina, surely, the more honorable will expel therefrom the meaner. "I
mentioned that to my uncle who, in turn, mentioned it to the Prophet.
The Prophet called me and I told him about that. Then he sent for
'Abdullah bin Ubai and his companions, and they swore that they did not
say so. The Prophet disbelieved my statement and believed theirs. I was
distressed as I have never been before, and I remained in my house. My
uncle said to me, "You just wanted the Prophet to consider you a liar
and hate you." Then Allah revealed:--
'When the hypocrites come to you, they say: 'We bear
witness that you are indeed the Apostle of Allah." (63.1) So the
Prophet sent for me and recited it and said, "Allah has confirmed your
statement."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 428:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah:
We were in a Ghazwa (Sufyan once said, in an army) and
a man from the emigrants kicked an Ansari man (on the buttocks with his
foot). The Ansari man said, "O the Ansar! (Help!)" and the emigrant
said. "O the emigrants! (Help!) Allah's Apostle heard that and said,
"What is this call for, which is characteristic of the period of
ignorance?" They said, "O Allah's Apostle! A man from the emigrants
kicked one of the Ansar (on the buttocks with his foot)." Allah's
Apostle said, "Leave it (that call) as is a detestable thing."
'Abdullah bin Ubai heard that and said, 'Have the (the emigrants) done
so? By Allah, if we return Medina, surely, the more honorable will
expel therefrom the meaner." When this statement reached the Prophet.
'Umar got up an, said, "O Allah's Apostle! Let me chop off the head of
this hypocrite ('Abdullah bin Ubai)!" The Prophet said "Leave him, lest
the people say that Muhammad kills his companions." The Ansar were then
more in number than the emigrants when the latter came to Medina, but
later on the emigrant increased.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 429:
Narrated Musa bin 'Uqba:
'Abdullah bin Al-Fadl told me that Anas bin Malik said,
"I was much grieve over those who had been killed in the Battle of
Al-Harra. When Zaid bin Arqarr heard of my intense grief (over the
killed Ansar), he wrote a letter to me saying that he heard Allah's
Apostle saying, O Allah! Forgive the Ansar and the Ansar children. The
subnarrator, Ibn Al-Fadl, is not sure whether the Prophet also said,
And their grand-children." Some of those who were present, asked Anas
(about Zaid). He said, "He (Zaid) is the one about whom Allah's Apostle
said, 'He is the one whose sound hearing Allah testified.'
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 430:
Narrated Jabir bin Abdullah:
We were in a Ghazwa and a man from the emigrants kicked
an Ansari (on the buttocks with his foot). The Ansari man said, "O the
Ansari! (Help!)" The emigrant said, "O the emigrants! (Help)." When
Allah's Apostle heard that, he said, "What is that?" They said, "A man
from the emigrants kicked a man from the Ansar (on the buttocks his
foot). On that the Ansar said, 'O the Ansar!' and the emigrant said, 'O
the emigrants!" The Prophet said' "Leave it (that call) for it Is a
detestable thing." The number of Ansar was larger (than that of the
emigrants) at the time when the Prophet came to Medina, but later the
number of emigrants increased. 'Abdullah bin Ubai said, "Have they,
(the emigrants) done so? By Allah, if we return to Medina, surely, the
more honorable will expel therefrom the meaner," 'Umar bin Al-Khattab
said, "O Allah's Apostle! Let me chop off the head of this hypocrite!"
The Prophet said, "Leave him, lest the people say Muhammad kills his
companions:"
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 431:
Narrated Salim:
That Abdullah bin Umar told him that he had divorced
his wife while she was in her menses so 'Umar informed Allah's Apostle
of that. Allah's Apostle became very angry at that and
said, "(Ibn 'Umar must return her to his house and keep her as his wife
till she becomes clean and then menstruates and becomes clean again,
whereupon, if he wishes to divorce her, he may do so while she is still
clean and before having any sexual relations with her, for that is the
legally prescribed period for divorce as Allah has ordered."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 432:
Narrated Abu Salama:
A man came to Ibn 'Abbas while Abu Huraira was sitting
with him and said, "Give me your verdict regarding a lady who delivered
a baby forty days after the death of her husband." Ibn 'Abbas said,
"This indicates the end of one of the two prescribed periods." I said
"For those who are pregnant, their prescribed period is until they
deliver their burdens." Abu Huraira said, I agree with my cousin (Abu
Salama)." Then Ibn 'Abbas sent his slave, Kuraib to Um Salama to ask
her (regarding this matter). She replied. "The husband of Subai 'a al
Aslamiya was killed while she was pregnant, and she delivered a baby
forty days after his death. Then her hand was asked in marriage and
Allah's Apostle married her (to somebody). Abu As-Sanabil was one of
those who asked for her hand in marriage".
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 433:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
If someone says to his wife, "You are unlawful to me."
he must make an expiation (for his oath). Ibn 'Abbas added: There is
for you in Allah's Apostle, an excellent example to follow.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 434:
Narrated 'Aisha:
Allah's Apostle used to drink honey in the house of
Zainab, the daughter of Jahsh, and would stay there with her. So Hafsa
and I agreed secretly that, if he come to either of us, she would say
to him. "It seems you have eaten Maghafir (a kind of bad-smelling
resin), for I smell in you the smell of Maghafir," (We did so) and he
replied. "No, but I was drinking honey in the house of Zainab, the
daughter of Jahsh, and I shall never take it again. I have taken an
oath as to that, and you should not tell anybody about it."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 435:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
For the whole year I had the desire to ask 'Umar bin
Al-Khattab regarding the explanation of a Verse (in Surat Al-Tahrim)
but I could not ask him because I respected him very much. When he went
to perform the Hajj, I too went along with him. On our return, while we
were still on the way home. 'Umar went aside to answer the call of
nature by the Arak trees. I waited till he finished and then I
proceeded with him and asked him. "O chief of the Believers! Who were
the two wives of the Prophet who aided one another against him?" He
said, "They were Hafsa and 'Aisha." Then I said to him, "By Allah, I
wanted to ask you about this a year ago, but I could not do so owing to
my respect for you." 'Umar said, "Do not refrain from asking me. If you
think that I have knowledge (about a certain matter), ask me; and if I
know (something about it), I will tell you." Then Umar added, "By
Allah, in the Pre-lslamic Period of Ignorance we did not pay attention
to women until Allah revealed regarding them what He revealed regarding
them and assigned for them what He has assigned. Once while I was
thinking over a certain matter, my wife said, "I recommend that you do
so-and-so." I said to her, "What have you got to do with the is matter?
Why do you poke your nose in a matter which I want to see fulfilled.?"
She said, How strange you are, O son of Al-Khattab! You don't want to
be argued with whereas your daughter, Hafsa surely, argues with Allah's
Apostle so much that he remains angry for a full day!" 'Umar then
reported; how he at once put on his outer garment and went to Hafsa and
said to her, "O my daughter! Do you argue with Allah's Apostle so that
he remains angry the whole day?" H. afsa said, "By Allah, we argue with
him." 'Umar said, "Know that I warn you of Allah's punishment and the
anger of Allah's Apostle . . . O my daughter! Don't be betrayed by the
one who is proud of her beauty because of the love of Allah's Apostle
for her (i.e. 'Aisha)." 'Umar addled, "Then I went out to Um Salama's
house who was one of my relatives, and I talked to her. She said, O son
of Al-Khattab! It is rather astonishing that you interfere in
everything; you even want to interfere between Allah's Apostle and his
wives!' By Allah, by her talk she influenced me so much that I lost
some of my anger. I left her (and went home). At that time I had a
friend from the Ansar who used to bring news (from the Prophet) in case
of my absence, and I used to bring him the news if he was absent. In
those days we were afraid of one of the kings of Ghassan tribe. We
heard that he intended to move and attack us, so fear filled our hearts
because of that. (One day) my Ansari friend unexpectedly knocked at my
door, and said, "Open Open!' I said, 'Has the king of Ghassan come?' He
said, 'No, but something worse; Allah's Apostle has isolated himself
from his wives.' I said, 'Let the nose of 'Aisha and Hafsa be stuck to
dust (i.e. humiliated)!' Then I put on my clothes and went to Allah's
Apostle's residence, and behold, he was staying in an upper room of his
to which he ascended by a ladder, and a black slave of Allah's Apostle
was (sitting) on the first step. I said to him, 'Say (to the Prophet )
'Umar bin Al-Khattab is here.' Then the Prophet admitted me and I
narrated the story to Allah's Apostle. When I reached the story of Um
Salama, Allah's Apostle smiled while he was lying on a mat made of palm
tree leaves with nothing between him and the mat. Underneath his head
there was a leather pillow stuffed with palm fibres, and leaves of a
saut tree were piled at his feet, and above his head hung a few water
skins. On seeing the marks of the mat imprinted on his side, I wept. He
said.' 'Why are you weeping?' I replied, "O Allah's Apostle! Caesar and
Khosrau are leading the life (i.e. Luxurious life) while you, Allah's
Apostle though you are, is living in destitute". The Prophet then
replied. 'Won't you be satisfied that they enjoy this world and we the
Hereafter?' "
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 436:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
I intended to ask 'Umar so I said, "Who were those two
ladies who tried to back each other against the Prophet?" I hardly
finished my speech when he said, They were 'Aisha and Hafsa."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 437:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
I intended to ask 'Umar about those two ladies who back
each other against 'Allah's Apostle . For one year I was seeking the
opportunity to ask this question, but in vain, until once when I
accompanied him for Hajj. While we were in Zahran, 'Umar went to answer
the call of nature and told me to follow him with some water for
ablution. So I followed him with a container of water and started
pouring water for him. I found it a good opportunity to ask him, so I
said, "O chief of the Believers! Who were those two ladies who had
backed each other (against the Prophet)?" Before I could complete my
question, he replied, "They were 'Aisha and Hafsa."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 438:
Narrated 'Umar:
The wives of the Prophet out of their jealousy, backed
each other against the Prophet, so I said to them, "It may be, if he
divorced you all, that Allah will give him, instead of you wives better
than you." So this Verse was revealed. (66.5)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 439:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
(regarding the Verse):-- 'Cruel after all that,
base-born (of illegitimate birth).' (68.13) It was revealed in
connection with a man from Quaraish who had a notable sign (Zanamah)
similar to the notable sign which usually-hung on the neck of a sheep
(to recognize it).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 440:
Narrated Haritha bin Wahb Al-Khuzai:
I heard the Prophet saying. "May I tell you of the
people of Paradise? Every weak and poor obscure person whom the people
look down upon but his oath is fulfilled by Allah when he takes an oath
to do something. And may I inform you of the people of the Hell-Fire?
They are all those violent, arrogant and stubborn people."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 441:
Narrated Abu Said:
I heard the Prophet saying, "Allah will bring forth the
severest Hour, and then all the Believers, men and women, will
prostrate themselves before Him, but there will remain those who used
to prostrate in the world for showing off and for gaining good
reputation. Such people will try to prostrate (on the Day of Judgment)
but their back swill be as stiff as if it is one bone (a single
vertebra)."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 442:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
All the idols which were worshipped by the people of
Noah were worshipped by the Arabs later on. As for the idol Wadd, it
was worshipped by the tribe of Kalb at Daumat-al-Jandal; Suwa' was the
idol of (the tribe of) Murad and then by Ban, Ghutaif at Al-Jurf near
Saba; Yauq was the idol of Hamdan, and Nasr was the idol of Himyr, the
branch of Dhi-al-Kala.' The names (of the idols) formerly belonged to
some pious men of the people of Noah, and when they died Satan inspired
their people to (prepare and place idols at the places where they used
to sit, and to call those idols by their names. The people did so, but
the idols were not worshipped till those people (who initiated them)
had died and the origin of the idols had become obscure, whereupon
people began worshipping them.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 443:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
Allah's Apostle went out along with a group of his
companions towards 'Ukaz Market. At that time something intervened
between the devils and the news of the Heaven, and flames were sent
down upon them, so the devils returned. Their fellow-devils said, "What
is wrong with you? " They said, "Something has intervened between us
and the news of the Heaven, and fires (flames) have been shot at us."
Their fellow-devils said, "Nothing has intervened between you and the
news of the Heaven, but an important event has happened. Therefore,
travel all over the world, east and west, and try to find out what has
happened." And so they set out and travelled all over the world, east
and west, looking for that thing which intervened between them and the
news of the Heaven. Those of the devils who had set out towards Tihama,
went to Allah's Apostle at Nakhla (a place between Mecca and Taif)
while he was on his way to Ukaz Market. (They met him) while he was
offering the Fajr prayer with his companions. When they heard the Holy
Qur'an being recited (by Allah's Apostle), they listened to it and said
(to each other). This is the thing which has intervened between you and
the news of the Heavens." Then they returned to their people and said,
"O our people! We have really heard a wonderful recital (Qur'an). It
gives guidance to the right, and we have believed therein. We shall not
join in worship, anybody with our Lord." (See 72.1-2) Then Allah
revealed to His Prophet (Surat al-Jinn):
'Say: It has been revealed to me that a group (3 to 9)
of Jinns listened (to the Qur'an).' (72.1) The statement of the Jinns
was revealed to him .
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 444:
Narrated Yahya bin Abi Kathir:
I asked Aba Salama bin 'Abdur-Rahman about the first
Sura revealed of the Qur'an. He replied "O you, wrapped-up (i.e. Al
Muddaththir)." I said, "They say it was, 'Read, in the Name of your
Lord Who created,' (i.e. Surat Al-'Alaq (the Clot)." On that, Abu
Salama said, "I asked Jabir bin 'Abdullah about that, saying the same
as you have said, whereupon he said, 'I will not tell you except what
Allah's Apostle had told us. Allah's Apostle said, "I was in seclusion
in the cave of Hiram', and after I completed the limited period of my
seclusion. I came down (from the cave) and heard a voice calling me. I
looked to my right, but saw nothing. Then I looked up and saw
something. So I went to Khadija (the Prophet's wife) and told her to
wrap me up and pour cold water on me. So they wrapped me up and poured
cold water on me." Then, 'O you, (Muhammad) wrapped up! Arise and
warn,' (Surat Al Muddaththir) was revealed." (74.1)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 445:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah:
The Prophet said, "I was in a seclusion in the cave of
Hira........."(similar to the narration related by 'Ali bin Al-Mubarak,
444 above).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 446:
Narrated Yahya: I asked Aba Salama, "Which Sura of the
Qur'an was revealed first?" He replied, "O you, wrapped-up'
(Al-Muddaththir)." I said, "I have been informed that it was, 'Read, in
the Name of your Lord who created........ (i.e. Surat Al-Alaq).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 447:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah:
I heard the Prophet describing the period of pause of
the Divine Inspiration. He said in his talk, "While I was walking, I
heard voices from the sky. I looked up, and behold ! I saw the same
Angel who came to me in the cave of Hira' sitting on a chair between
the sky and the earth. I was too much afraid of him (so I returned to
my house) and said, 'Fold me up in garments!' They wrapped me up. Then
Allah revealed: 'O you wrapped...and desert the idols before the prayer
became compulsory.' Rujz means idols.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 448:
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah:
That he heard Allah's Apostle describing the period of
pause of the Divine Inspiration, and in his description he said, "While
I was walking I heard a voice from the sky. I looked up towards the
sky, and behold! I saw the same Angel who came to me in the Cave of
Hira', sitting on a chair between the sky and the earth. I was so
terrified by him that I fell down on the ground. Then I went to my wife
and said, 'Wrap me in garments! Wrap me in garments!' They wrapped me,
and then Allah revealed:
"O you, (Muhammad) wrapped-up! Arise and warn...and
desert the idols." (74.1-5) Abu Salama said....Rujz means idols." After
that, the Divine Inspiration started coming more frequently and
regularly.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 449:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
The Prophet used to move his tongue when the divine
Inspiration was being revealed to him. (Sufyan, a subnarrator,
demonstrated (how the Prophet used to move his lips) and added. "In
order to memorize it." So Allah revealed: "Move not your tongue
concerning (the Quran) to make haste therewith." (75.16)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 450:
Narrated Musa bin Abi Aisha:
That he asked Said bin Jubair regarding (the statement
of Allah). 'Move not your tongue concerning (the Quran) to make haste
therewith.' He said, "Ibn 'Abbas said that the Prophet used to move his
lips when the Divine Inspiration was being revealed to him. So the
Prophet was ordered not to move his tongue, which he used to do, lest
some words should escape his memory. 'It is for Us to collect it'
means, We will collect it in your chest;' and its recitation' means, We
will make you recite it. 'But when We recite it (i.e. when it is
revealed to you), follow its recital; it is for Us to explain it and
make it clear,' (i.e. We will explain it through your tongue).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 451:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
(as regards) Allah's Statement:
"Move not your tongue concerning (the Quran) to make
haste therewith." (75.16)
When Gabriel revealed the Divine Inspiration in Allah's
Apostle , he (Allah's Apostle) moved his tongue and lips, and that
state used to be very hard for him, and that movement indicated that
revelation was taking place. So Allah revealed in Surat Al-Qiyama which
begins:
'I do swear by the Day of Resurrection...' (75) the
Verses:--
'Move not your tongue concerning (the Quran) to make
haste therewith. It is for Us to collect it (Quran) in your mind, and
give you the ability to recite it by heart. (75.16-17) Ibn Abbas added:
It is for Us to collect it (Qur'an) (in your mind), and give you the
ability to recite it by heart means, "When We reveal it, listen. Then
it is for Us to explain it," means, 'It is for us to explain it through
your tongue.' So whenever Gabriel came to Allah's Apostle ' he would
keep quiet (and listen), and when the Angel left, the Prophet would
recite that revelation as Allah promised him.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 452:
Narrated Abdullah:
We were with the Prophet when Surat Wal-Mursalat was
revealed to him. While we were receiving it from his mouth, a snake
suddenly came and we ran to kill it, but it outstripped us and entered
its hole quickly. Allah's le said, "It has escaped your evil, and you
too, have escaped its evil."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 453:
Narrated Abdullah:
(Similarly--as no. 452 above.)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 454:
Narrated Abdullah:
While we were with Allah's Apostle in a cave, Surat
"Wal Mursalat" was revealed to him and we received it directly from his
mouth as soon as he had received the revelation. Suddenly a snake came
out and Allah's Apostle said, "Get at it and kill it!" We ran to kill
it but it outstripped us. Allah's Apostle said, "It has escaped your
evil, as you too, have escaped its."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 455:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
(as regards the explanation of Hadith 454). 'Indeed, it
(Hell) throws about sparks (huge) as Forts.' We used to collect wood in
the form of logs, three cubits long or shorter. for heating purposes in
winter., and we used to call such wood, the Qasr.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 456:
Narrated Abdullah:
While we were with the Prophet in a cave, Surat
wal-Mursalat was revealed to him and he recited it, and I heard it
directly from his mouth as soon as he recited its revelation. Suddenly
a snake sprang at us, and the Prophet said, "Kill it!" We ran to kill
it but it escaped quickly. The Prophet said. "It has escaped your evil,
and you too have escaped its evil."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 457:
Narrated Al--Amash:
Abu Huraira said, "Allah's Apostle said, 'Between the
two sounds of the trumpet, there will be forty." Somebody asked Abu
Huraira, "Forty days?" But he refused to reply. Then he asked, "Forty
months?" He refused to reply. Then he asked, "Forty years?" Again, he
refused to reply. Abu Huraira added. "Then (after this period) Allah
will send water from the sky and then the dead bodies will grow like
vegetation grows, There is nothing of the human body that does not
decay except one bone; that is the little bone at the end of the coccyx
of which the human body will be recreated on the Day of Resurrection."
(See Hadith No. 338)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 458:
Narrated Sahl bin Sad:
I saw Allah's Apostle pointing with his index and
middle fingers, saying. "The time of my Advent and the Hour are like
these two fingers." The Great Catastrophe will overwhelm everything.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 459:
Narrated Aisha:
The Prophet said, "Such a person as recites the Quran
and masters it by heart, will be with the noble righteous scribes (in
Heaven). And such a person exerts himself to learn the Quran by heart,
and recites it with great difficulty, will have a double reward."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 460:
Narrated Abdullah bin Umar:
The Prophet said, "On the Day when all mankind will
stand before the Lord of the Worlds, some of them will be enveloped in
their sweat up to the middle of their ears."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 461:
Narrated Aisha:
I heard the Prophet saying...
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 462:
Narrated 'Aisha:
I heard the Prophet saying...
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 463:
Narrated Aisha:
Allah's Apostle said," (On the Day of Resurrection) any
one whose account will be taken will be ruined (i.e. go to Hell)." I
said, "O Allah's Apostle! May Allah make me be sacrificed for you.
Doesn't Allah say:
"Then as for him who will be given his record in his
right hand, he surely will receive an easy reckoning.?" (84.7-8) He
replied, "That is only the presentation of the accounts; but he whose
record is questioned, will be ruined."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 464:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
(as regards the Verse):--'You shall surely travel from
stage to stage (in this life and in the Hereafter).' (It means) from
one state to another. That concerns your Prophet.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 465:
Narrated Al-Bara:
The first of the companions of the Prophet who came to
us (in Medina), were Mus'ab bin 'Umar and Ibn Um Maktum, and they
started teaching us the Qur'an. Then came 'Ammar, Bilal and Sad.
Afterwards 'Umar bin Al-Kkattab came along with a batch of twenty
(men): and after that the Prophet came. I never saw the people of
Medina so pleased with anything as they were with his arrival, so that
even the little boys and girls were saying, "This is Allah's Apostle
who has come." He (the Prophet ) did not come (to Medina) till I had
learnt Surat Al-Ala and also other similar Suras.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 466:
Narrated Abdullah bin Zama:
That he heard the Prophet delivering a sermon, and he
mentioned the shecamel and the one who hamstrung it. Allah's Apostle
recited:--
'When, the most wicked man among them went forth (to
hamstrung the she-camel).' (91.12.) Then he said, "A tough man whose
equal was rare and who enjoyed the protection of his people, like Abi
Zama went forth to (hamstrung) it." The Prophet then mentioned about
the women (in his sermon). "It is not wise for anyone of you to lash
his wife like a slave, for he might sleep with her the same evening."
Then he advised them not to laugh when somebody breaks wind and said,
"Why should anybody laugh at what he himself does?"
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 467:
Narrated Alqama:
I went to Sham with a group of the companions of
'Abdullah (bin Mas'ud). Abu Ad-Darda' heard of our arrival so he came
to us and said, "Is there anybody among you who can recite (Qur'an)" We
replied in the affirmative. Then he asked, "Who is the best reciter?"
They pointed at me. Then he told me to recite, so I recited the
verse:--
'By the night as it envelops 'By the day as it appears
in brightness; By (Him Who created) male and the female.' (92.1-3) Abu
Ad-Darda' then said to me, "Did you hear it (like this) from the mouth
of your friend ('Abdullah bin Mas'ud)?" I said, "Yes." He said, "I too,
heard it (like this) from the mouth of the Prophet, but these people do
not consider this recitation as the correct one."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 468:
Narrated Ibrahim:
The companions of 'Abdullah (bin Mas'ud) came to Abu
Darda', (and before they arrived at his home), he looked for them and
found them. Then he asked them,: 'Who among you can recite (Qur'an) as
'Abdullah recites it?" They replied, "All of us." He asked, "Who among
you knows it by heart?" They pointed at 'Alqama. Then he asked Alqama.
"How did you hear 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud reciting Surat Al-Lail (The
Night)?" Alqama recited:
'By the male and the female.' Abu Ad-Darda said, "I
testify that I heard me Prophet reciting it likewise, but these people
want me to recite it:--
'And by Him Who created male and female.' but by Allah,
I will not follow them."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 469:
Narrated 'Ali:
We were in the company of the Prophet in a funeral
procession at Baqi Al-Gharqad. He said, "There is none of you but has
his place written for him in Paradise or in the Hell- Fire." They said,
"O Allah's Apostle! Shall we depend (on this fact and give up work)?"
He said, "Carry on doing (good deeds), for every body will find it easy
to do (what will lead him to his destined place)." Then he recited:
'As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty
to Allah, and believes in the Best reward from Allah (i.e. Allah will
compensate him for what he will spend in Allah's way). So, We will make
smooth for him the path of ease. But he who is a greedy miser....for
him, the path for evil.' (92.5-10)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 470:
Narrated Abu Abdur-Rahman:
'Ali said, "We were sitting with the Prophet," (He then
mentioned the Hadith above (469).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 471:
Narrated 'Ali:
While the Prophet was in a funeral procession, he took
a small stick and started scraping the earth with it and said, "There
is none among you but has his place written for him, either in the Hell
Fire or in Paradise." They (the people) said, "Allah's Apostle! Shall
we depend on this (and leave work)?" He replied. "Carry on doing (good
deeds), for everybody will find easy (to do) such deeds as will lead
him to his destined place." The Prophet then recited:--
'As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty
to Allah, and believes in the Best Reward.'.....(92.5-10)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 472:
Narrated Ali:
We were in the company of the Prophet and he said,
"There is none among you but has his place written for him, either in
Paradise or in the Hell-Fire." We said, "O Allah's Apostle! Shall we
depend (on this fact and give up work)?" He replied, "No! Carry on
doing good deeds, for everybody will find easy (to do) such deeds as
will lead him to his destined place." Then the Prophet recited: 'As for
him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to Allah, and believes in
the Best reward. We will make smooth for him the path of ease....the
path for evil.' (92.5-10)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 473:
Narrated 'Ali:
While we were in a funeral procession in Baqi
Al-Gharqad, Allah's Apostle came and sat down, and we sat around him.
He had a small stick in his hand and he bent his head and started
scraping the ground with it. He then said, "There is none among you,
and no created soul but has his place written for him either in
Paradise or in the Hell-Fire, and also has his happy or miserable fate
(in the Hereafter) written for him." A man said, "O Allah's Apostle!
Shall we depend upon what is written for us and give up doing (good)
deeds? For whoever among us is destined to be fortunate (in the
Hereafter), will join the fortunate peoples and whoever among us is
destined to be miserable will do such deeds as are characteristic of
the people who are destined to misery." The Prophet said, "Those who
are destined to be happy (in the Hereafter) will find it easy and
pleasant to do the deeds characteristic of those destined to happiness,
while those who are to be among the miserable (in the Hereafter), will
find it easy to do the deeds characteristic of those destined to
misery." Then he recited: 'As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps
his duty to Allah and believes in the Best reward from Allah, We will
make smooth for him the path of ease. But he who is a greedy miser and
thinks himself self sufficient, and gives the lie to the Best reward
from Allah we will make smooth for him the path for evil.' (92.5-10)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 474:
Narrated Ali:
While the Prophet was in a funeral procession. he
picked up something and started scraping the ground with it, and said,
"There is none among you but has his place written for him either in
the Hell Fire or in Paradise." They said, "O Allah's Apostle! Shall we
not depend upon what has been written for us and give up deeds? He
said, "Carry on doing (good) deeds, for everybody will find easy to do
such deeds as will lead him to his destined place for which he has been
created. So he who is destined to be among the happy (in the
Hereafter), will find it easy to do the deeds characteristic of such
people, while he who is destined to be among the miserable ones, will
find it easy to do the deeds characteristic of such people." Then he
recited:
'As for him who gives (in charity) and fears Allah, and
believes in the best....' (92.5-10)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 475:
Narrated Jundub bin Sufyan:
Once Allah's Apostle became sick and could not offer
his night prayer (Tahajjud) for two or three nights. Then a lady (the
wife of Abu Lahab) came and said, "O Muhammad! I think that your Satan
has forsaken you, for I have not seen him with you for two or three
nights!" On that Allah revealed:
'By the fore-noon, and by the night when it darkens,
your Lord (O Muhammad) has neither forsaken you, nor hated you.'
(93.1-3)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 476:
Narrated Jundub Al-Bajali:
A lady said, "O Allah's Apostle! I see that your friend
has delayed. (in conveying Quran) to you." So there was revealed: 'Your
Lord (O Muhammad) has neither forsaken you, not hated you.' (93.1-3)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 477:
Narrated Al-Bara:
While the Prophet was on a journey, he recited Surat
At-Tini waz-Zaituni (95) in one of the first two Rakat of the Isha
prayer.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 478:
Narrated Aisha:
(the wife of the Prophet) The commencement (of the
Divine Inspiration) to Allah's Apostle was in the form of true dreams
in his sleep, for he never had a dream but it turned out to be true and
clear as the bright daylight. Then he began to like seclusions, so he
used to go in seclusion in the cave of Hira where he used to worship
Allah continuously for many nights before going back to his family to
take the necessary provision (of food) for the stay. He come back to
(his wife) Khadija again to take his provision (of food) likewise, till
one day he received the Guidance while he was in the cave of Hira. An
Angel came to him and asked him to read. Allah's Apostle replied, "I do
not know how to read." The Prophet added, "Then the Angel held me
(forcibly) and pressed me so hard that I felt distressed. Then he
released me and again asked me to read, and I replied, 'I do not know
how to read.' Thereupon he held me again and pressed me for the second
time till I felt distressed. He then released me and asked me to read,
but again I replied. 'I do not know how to read.' Thereupon he held me
for the third time and pressed me till I got distressed, and then he
released me and said, 'Read, in the Name of your Lord Who has created
(all that exists), has created man out of a clot, Read! And your Lord
is the Most Generous. Who has taught (the writing) by the pen, has
taught man that which he knew not." (96.1-5).
Then Allah's Apostle returned with that experience; and
the muscles between his neck and shoulders were trembling till he came
upon Khadija (his wife) and said, "Cover me!" They covered him, and
when the state of fear was over, he said to Khadija, "O Khadija! What
is wrong with me? I was afraid that something bad might happen to me."
Then he told her the story. Khadija said, "Nay! But receive the good
tidings! By Allah, Allah will never disgrace you, for by Allah, you
keep good relations with your Kith and kin, speak the truth, help the
poor and the destitute, entertain your guests generously and assist
those who are stricken with calamities." Khadija then took him to
Waraqa bin Naufil, the son of Khadija's paternal uncle. Waraqa had been
converted to Christianity in the Pre-lslamic Period and used to write
Arabic and write of the Gospel in Arabic as much as Allah wished him to
write. He was an old man and had lost his eyesight. Khadija said (to
Waraqa), "O my cousin! Listen to what your nephew is going to say."
Waraqa said, "O my nephew! What have you seen?" The Prophet then
described whatever he had seen. Waraqa said, "This is the same Angel
(Gabriel) who was sent to Moses. I wish I were young." He added some
other statement. Allah's Apostle asked, "Will these people drive me
out?" Waraqa said, "Yes, for nobody brought the like of what you have
brought, but was treated with hostility. If I were to remain alive till
your day (when you start preaching). then I would support you
strongly." But a short while later Waraqa died and the Divine
Inspiration was paused (stopped) for a while so that Allah's Apostle
was very much grieved.
Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah: While Allah's Apostle was
talking about the period of pause in revelation. he said in his
narration. "Once while I was walking, all of a sudden I heard a voice
from the sky. I looked up and saw to my surprise, the same Angel as had
visited me in the cave of Hira.' He was sitting on a chair between the
sky and the earth. I got afraid of him and came back home and said,
Wrap me! Wrap me!" So they covered him and then Allah revealed:
'O you, wrapped up! Arise and warn and your Lord
magnify, and your garments purify and dessert the idols.' (74.1-5)
Abu Salama said, "(Rijz) are the idols which the people
of the Pre-lslamic period used to worship." After this the revelation
started coming frequently and regularly.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 479:
Narrated Aisha:
The commencement of the Divine Inspiration to Allah's
Apostle was in the form of true dreams. The Angel came to him and said,
"Read, in the Name of your Lord Who has created (all that exists), has
created man a clot. Read! And your Lord is Most Generous" ..(96.1,2,3)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 480:
Narrated 'Aisha:
The commencement of (the Divine Inspirations to)
Allah's Apostle was in the form of true dreams. The Angel came to him
and said, "Read! In the Name of your Lord Who has created all exists),
has created man from a clot. Read! And your Lord is Most Generous, Who
has taught (the writing) by the pen (the first person to write was
Prophet Idris. (96.1-4)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 481:
Narrated Aisha:
The Prophet returned to Khadija and said, "Wrap me!
Wrap me!" (Then the sub-narrator narrated the rest of the narration.)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 482:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
Abu Jahl said, "If I see Muhammad praying at the Ka'ba,
I will tread on his neck." When the Prophet heard of that, he said, "If
he does so, the Angels will snatch him away."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 483:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
The Prophet said to Ubai (bin Ka'b). "Allah has ordered
me to recite to you:--'Those who disbelieve among the people of the
Scripture and among the idolators are not going to stop (from their
disbelief.') (Sura 98) Ubai said, "Did Allah mention me by name?" The
Prophet said, "Yes." On that, Ubai wept.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 484:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
The Prophet said to Ubai, "Allah has ordered me recite
Quran to you." Ubai asked, "Did Allah mention me by name to you?" The
Prophet said, "Allah has mentioned your name to me." On that Ubai
started weeping. (The sub-narrator) Qatada added: I have been informed
that the Prophet recited: 'Those who disbelieve among the people of the
Scripture," ...to Ubai.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 485:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Allah's Prophet said to Ubai bin Ka'b, "Allah has
ordered me to recite Quran to you." Ubai said, "Did Allah mention me by
name to you?" The Prophet said, "Yes." Ubai said, "Have I been
mentioned by the Lord of the Worlds?" The Prophet said, "Yes." Then
Ubai burst into tears.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 486:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, " Horses are kept for one of
three purposes: A man may keep them (for Allah's Cause) to receive a
reward in the Hereafter; another may keep them as a means of
protection; and a third may keep them to be a burden for him. As for
the man for whom the horse is a source of reward, he is the one who
ties it for Allah's Cause, and he ties it with a long rope in a pasture
or a garden, then, whatever it eats or drinks in that pasture or garden
will be added to his good deeds. And if it breaks its rope and jumps
over one or two hills, then, for all its footsteps and its manure, good
deeds will be written for him. And if it passes by a river and drinks
of its water though its owner had no intention to water it from that
river, even then he will have good deeds written for him. So that horse
will be (a source of) reward for such a man.
If a man ties a horse for earning his livelihood and
abstaining from asking others for help and he does not forget Allah's
right, i.e. pays its Zakat and gives it to be used in Allah's Cause,
then that horse will be a means of protection for him. But if a man
ties it out of pride and to show off and to excite others, then that
horse will be a burden (of sins) for him." Then Allah's Apostle was
asked regarding donkeys. He replied, "Nothing has been revealed to me
except this comprehensive Verse which includes everything:
'So whoever does good equal to the weight of an atom
(or a smallest ant) shall see it; and whoever does evil equal to the
weight of an atom (or a smallest ant) shall see it.' (99.7-8)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 487:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet was asked about donkeys and he replied,
"Nothing has been revealed to me regarding donkeys except this
comprehensive Verse which includes everything:
"So whoever does good equal to the weight of an atom
(or a smallest ant) shall see it; And whoever, does evil equal to the
weight of an atom or a smallest ant) shall see it.' (99.7-8)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 488:
Narrated Anas:
When the Prophet was made to ascend to the Heavens, he
said (after his return), "I came upon a river the banks of which were
made of tents of hollow pearls. I asked Gabriel. What is this (river?'
He replied, 'This is the Kauthar.'
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 489:
Narrated Abu Ubaida:
I asked 'Aisha 'regarding the verse:--'Verily we have
granted you the Kauthar.' She replied, "The Kauthar is a river which
has been given to your Prophet on the banks of which there are (tents
of) hollow pearls and its utensils are as numberless as the stars."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 490:
Narrated Abu Bishr:
Said bin Jubair said that Ibn 'Abbas said about
Al-Kauthar. "That is the good which Allah has bestowed upon His
Apostle." I said to Sa'id bin Jubair. "But the people claim that it is
a river in Paradise." Said said, "The river in Paradise is part of the
good which Allah has bestowed on His Apostle."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 491:
Narrated Aisha:
"When the "Surat-An-Nasr", 'When comes the Help of
Allah and the conquest,' had been revealed to the Prophet he did not
offer any prayer except that he said therein, "Subhanka Rabbana wa
bihamdika; Allahumma ighfirli (I testify the Uniqueness of our Lord,
and all the praises are for Him: O Allah, forgive me!")
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 492:
Narrated Aisha:
Allah's Apostle used to say very often in bowing and
prostration (during his prayers), Subhanka Allahumma Rabbana wa
bihamdika; Allahumma ighfirli," according to the order of the Qur'an.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 493:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
'Umar asked the people regarding Allah's Statement:
'When comes the Help of Allah (to you O Muhammad
against your enemies) and the conquest of Mecca.' (110.1) They replied,
"It indicates the future conquest of towns and palaces (by Muslims)."
'Umar said, "What do you say about it, O Ibn 'Abbas?" I replied, "(This
Surat) indicates the termination of the life of Muhammad. Through it he
was informed of the nearness of his death."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 494:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
'Umar used to make me sit with the elderly men who had
fought in the Battle of Badr. Some of them felt it (did not like that)
and said to 'Umar "Why do you bring in this boy to sit with us while we
have sons like him?" Umar replied, "Because of what you know of his
position (i.e. his religious knowledge.)" One day 'Umar called me and
made me sit in the gathering of those people; and I think that he
called me just to show them. (my religious knowledge). 'Umar then asked
them (in my presence). "What do you say about the interpretation of the
Statement of Allah:
'When comes Help of Allah (to you O, Muhammad against
your enemies) and the conquest (of Mecca).' (110.1) Some of them said,
"We are ordered to praise Allah and ask for His forgiveness when
Allah's Help and the conquest (of Mecca) comes to us." Some others kept
quiet and did not say anything. On that, 'Umar asked me, "Do you say
the same, O Ibn 'Abbas?" I replied, "No." He said, 'What do you say
then?" I replied, "That is the sign of the death of Allah's Apostle
which Allah informed him of. Allah said:--
'(O Muhammad) When comes the Help of Allah (to you
against your enemies) and the conquest (of Mecca) (which is the sign of
your death). You should celebrate the praises of your Lord and ask for
His Forgiveness, and He is the One Who accepts the repentance and
forgives.' (110.3) On that 'Umar said, "I do not know anything about it
other than what you have said."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 495:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
When the Verse:-- 'And warn your tribe of near
kindred.' (26.214) was revealed. Allah's Apostle went out, and when he
had ascended As-Safa mountain, he shouted, "O Sabahah!" The people
said, "Who is that?" "Then they gathered around him, whereupon he said,
"Do you see? If I inform you that cavalrymen are proceeding up the side
of this mountain, will you believe me?" They said, "We have never heard
you telling a lie." Then he said, "I am a plain warner to you of a
coming severe punishment." Abu Lahab said, "May you perish! You
gathered us only for this reason? " Then Abu Lahab went away. So the
"Surat:--ul--LAHAB" 'Perish the hands of Abu Lahab!' (111.1) was
revealed.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 496:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
The Prophet went out towards Al-Batha' and ascended the
mountain and shouted, "O Sabahah!" So the Quraish people gathered
around him. He said, "Do you see? If I tell you that an enemy is going
to attack you in the morning or in the evening, will you believe me?"
They replied, "Yes." He said, "Then I am a plain warner to you of a
coming severe punishment." Abu Lahab said, "Is it for this reason that
you have gathered us? May you perish ! " Then Allah revealed: 'Perish
the hands of Abu Lahab!'
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 497:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
Abu Lahab said, "May you perish! Is it' for this that
you have gathered us?" So there was revealed:-- 'Parish the hands of
Abu Lahab'
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 498:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, "Allah said: 'The son of Adam tells a
lie against Me,, though he hasn't the right to do so. He abuses me
though he hasn't the right to do so. As for his telling a lie against
Me, it is his saying that I will not recreate him as I created him for
the first time. In fact, the first creation was not easier for Me than
new creation. As for his abusing Me, it is his saying that Allah has
begotten children, while I am the One, the Self-Sufficient Master Whom
all creatures need, I beget not, nor was I begotten, and there is none
like unto Me."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 499:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah's Apostle said, "Allah said:-- 'The son of Adam
tells a lie against Me and he hasn't the right to do so; and he abuses
me and he hasn't the right to do so. His telling a lie against Me is
his saying that I will not recreate him as I created him for the first
time; and his abusing Me is his saying that Allah has begotten
children, while I am the self-sufficient Master, Whom all creatures
need, Who begets not nor was He begotten, and there is none like unto
Me."
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 500:
Narrated Zirr bin Hubaish:
I asked Ubai bin Ka'b regarding the two Muwwidhat
(Surats of taking refuge with Allah). He said, "I asked the Prophet
about them, He said, 'These two Surats have been recited to me and I
have recited them (and are present in the Quran).' So, we say as
Allah's Apostle said (i.e., they are part of the Quran"
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 501:
Narrated Zirr bin Hubaish:
I asked Ubai bin Ka'b, "O Abu AlMundhir! Your brother,
Ibn Mas'ud said so-and-so (i.e., the two Mu'awwidh-at do not belong to
the Quran)." Ubai said, "I asked Allah's Apostle about them, and he
said, 'They have been revealed to me, and I have recited them (as a
part of the Quran)," So Ubai added, "So we say as Allah's Apostle has
said."
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