Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3361

Chapters on Tafsir
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبَّادُ بْنُ الْعَوَّامِ، حَدَّثَنَا الشَّيْبَانِيُّ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ زِرَّ بْنَ حُبَيْشٍ عَنْ قَوْلِهِ ‏:‏ ‏(‏فكَانَ قَابَ قَوْسَيْنِ أَوْ أَدْنَى ‏)‏ فَقَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَأَى جِبْرِيلَ وَلَهُ سِتُّمِائَةِ جَنَاحٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏
"I asked Zirr bin Hubaish about the saying of Allah the Might and Sublime: And was a distance of two bow lengths or less (53:9). So he said: 'Ibn Mas'ud informed me that the Prophet (ﷺ) saw Jibra'il, and he had six-hundred wings.'"
Narrated by Narrated Ash-Shaibani:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes a vision of Jibra'il (Gabriel) with six hundred wings. This moment emphasizes the grandeur of divine creation and the significance of angels in Islamic belief. It serves as a reminder of the unseen aspects of faith that play a crucial role in the spiritual realm.

Modern Application

This can inspire individuals to reflect on the unseen aspects of their faith and the importance of acknowledging the spiritual dimensions of life. It encourages a deeper understanding of the elements that influence our beliefs and practices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Revelation because it relates to the Prophet's experience of witnessing a divine being, highlighting the importance of understanding the spiritual realm.

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This hadith is #3361 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Tafsir. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ash-Shaibani:.

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