Sahih al-Bukhari #2950
Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي قَيْسٌ، قَالَ قَالَ لِي جَرِيرُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ لِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " أَلاَ تُرِيحُنِي مِنْ ذِي الْخَلَصَةِ ". وَكَانَ بَيْتًا فِيهِ خَثْعَمُ يُسَمَّى كَعْبَةَ الْيَمَانِيَةَ، فَانْطَلَقْتُ فِي خَمْسِينَ وَمِائَةٍ مِنْ أَحْمَسَ، وَكَانُوا أَصْحَابَ خَيْلٍ، فَأَخْبَرْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنِّي لاَ أَثْبُتُ عَلَى الْخَيْلِ، فَضَرَبَ فِي صَدْرِي حَتَّى رَأَيْتُ أَثَرَ أَصَابِعِهِ فِي صَدْرِي فَقَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ ثَبِّتْهُ وَاجْعَلْهُ هَادِيًا مَهْدِيًّا ". فَانْطَلَقَ إِلَيْهَا فَكَسَرَهَا وَحَرَّقَهَا، فَأَرْسَلَ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُبَشِّرُهُ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ جَرِيرٍ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، وَالَّذِي بَعَثَكَ بِالْحَقِّ، مَا جِئْتُكَ حَتَّى تَرَكْتُهَا كَأَنَّهَا جَمَلٌ أَجْرَبُ، فَبَارَكَ عَلَى خَيْلِ أَحْمَسَ وَرِجَالِهَا خَمْسَ مَرَّاتٍ. قَالَ مُسَدَّدٌ بَيْتٌ فِي خَثْعَمَ.
Jarir bin `Abdullah said to me, "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to me, 'Won't you relieve me from Dhul-
Khalasa?' Dhul-Khalasa was a house where the tribe of Khatham used to stay, and it used to be called
Ka`bat-ul Yamaniya. So I proceeded with one hundred-and-fifty (men) from the tribe of Ahmas who
were good cavalry. I informed the Prophet (ﷺ) that I could not sit firm on horses, so he stroke me on the
chest with his hand and I noticed his finger marks on my chest. He invoked, 'O Allah! Make him firm
and a guiding and rightly-guided man." Jarir set out towards that place, dismantled and burnt it, and
then sent the good news to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) . The messenger of Jarir said to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). "O Allah's
Apostle! By Him Who has sent you with the Truth, I did not come to you till it (i.e. the house) had
been turned (black) like a scabby camel (covered with tar)." So the Prophet (ﷺ) invokes Allah to Bless the
horses of the men of Ahmas five times.
Narrated by Narrated Qais:
Context
In this hadith, Jarir bin `Abdullah recounts how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) asked him to eliminate a place of idol worship. After expressing his concerns about his abilities, the Prophet (ﷺ) encouraged him with a blessing. This demonstrates the Prophet's support for his companions and the importance of taking action against falsehood.
Modern Application
This principle encourages individuals to stand up against wrongdoings in their communities. It highlights the importance of courage and determination in promoting what is right and just.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority and Prophetic Conduct because it showcases the Prophet's leadership and encouragement in guiding his companions.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #2950 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Qais:.