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Sahih al-Bukhari #1007

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 مُسْلِمٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ نُصِرْتُ بِالصَّبَا، وَأُهْلِكَتْ عَادٌ بِالدَّبُورِ ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "I was granted victory with As-Saba and the nation of 'Ad was destroyed by Ad- Dabur (westerly wind) .
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) refers to divine assistance and the destruction of the nation of 'Ad through a westerly wind. This statement reflects the power of Allah in granting victory and the consequences faced by those who oppose His will. It serves as a reminder of the significance of divine signs in historical contexts.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to recognize the signs of divine intervention in their lives. It can inspire reflection on the importance of faith and reliance on Allah during challenging times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Signs and Historical Prophetic Events because it discusses the divine assistance granted to the Prophet and the historical consequences faced by a past nation.

Divine SignsHistorical Prophetic Events

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This hadith is #1007 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Invoking Allah for Rain (Istisqaa). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:.

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