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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 3386 in the Book of Chapters on Tafsir.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3386 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Tafsir), narrated by Ibn Umar said:, states: "“The Messenger of Allah ordered burning and cutting down the date palms of Banu An-Nadir, and that (place was called Al-Buwairah. So Allah revealed: What you cut down of the Linah, or you left of them…"

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.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، رضى الله عنهما قَالَ حَرَّقَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَخْلَ بَنِي النَّضِيرِ وَقَطَّعَ وَهِيَ الْبُوَيْرَةُ فَأَنْزَلَ اللَّهُ ‏:‏ ‏(‏ما قَطَعْتُمْ مِنْ لِينَةٍ أَوْ تَرَكْتُمُوهَا قَائِمَةً عَلَى أُصُولِهَا فَبِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ وَلِيُخْزِيَ الْفَاسِقِينَ ‏)‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

“The Messenger of Allah ordered burning and cutting down the date palms of Banu An-Nadir, and that (place was called Al-Buwairah. So Allah revealed: What you cut down of the Linah, or you left of them standing on their trunks, it was by the leave of Allah, and in order that He might disgrace the rebellious.”

Narrated by Ibn Umar said:

Context

Ibn Umar narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) ordered the burning and cutting of the date palms of Banu An-Nadir. This act was sanctioned by divine revelation, illustrating the seriousness of rebellion against the community and the consequences that follow. It highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) leadership in maintaining order and justice.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith reminds us of the importance of adhering to communal laws and the consequences of actions that disrupt harmony. It encourages us to reflect on our responsibilities towards our community and the need for justice.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree because it illustrates the concept of divine permission in matters of community governance and the consequences of rebellion.

Divine Decree