Sahih al-Bukhari #1006

Invoking Allah for Rain (Istisqaa)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي مَرْيَمَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي حُمَيْدٌ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَنَسًا، يَقُولُ كَانَتِ الرِّيحُ الشَّدِيدَةُ إِذَا هَبَّتْ عُرِفَ ذَلِكَ فِي وَجْهِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏
Whenever a strong wind blew, anxiety appeared on the face of the Prophet (fearing that wind might be a sign of Allah's wrath).
Narrated by Narrated Anas:

Context

This hadith highlights the emotional response of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to natural phenomena, specifically strong winds. It illustrates how the Prophet (ﷺ) would show signs of anxiety, fearing that such winds could be a manifestation of divine displeasure. This response serves as a reminder of the seriousness with which the Prophet (ﷺ) regarded signs from Allah.

Modern Application

In today's world, many people experience anxiety in response to natural events, such as storms or strong winds. This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their feelings and seek comfort through faith, understanding that such phenomena can evoke deep emotional responses.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning and Divine Signs because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) concern regarding natural events as potential signs of Allah's displeasure.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #1006 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Invoking Allah for Rain (Istisqaa). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas:.

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