The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا جُوَيْرِيَةُ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنه أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا قَفَلَ كَبَّرَ ثَلاَثًا قَالَ
" آيِبُونَ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ تَائِبُونَ عَابِدُونَ حَامِدُونَ لِرَبِّنَا سَاجِدُونَ، صَدَقَ اللَّهُ وَعْدَهُ، وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ، وَهَزَمَ الأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ ".
When the Prophet (ﷺ) returned (from Jihad), he would say Takbir thrice and add, "We are returning, if
Allah wishes, with repentance and worshipping and praising (our Lord) and prostrating ourselves
before our Lord. Allah fulfilled His Promise and helped His Slave, and He Alone defeated the (infidel)
clans."
Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses gratitude and devotion upon returning from a journey. He recites a supplication that acknowledges Allah's support and victory. This practice highlights the importance of remembering and praising Allah in all circumstances, reinforcing the connection between faith and daily life.
Modern Application
Today, this principle can be applied by encouraging individuals to express gratitude and remembrance of Allah in their daily routines. It serves as a reminder to maintain a spiritual connection, especially after completing significant tasks or journeys.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Military Might and Warfare and Prophetic Conduct because it reflects the themes of gratitude and acknowledgment of divine support in the context of military endeavors.
They say, "If we return to al-Madinah, the more honored [for power] will surely expel therefrom the more humble." And to Allah belongs [all] honor, and to His Messenger, and to the believers, but the hypocrites do not know.
If you [disbelievers] seek the victory - the defeat has come to you. And if you desist [from hostilities], it is best for you; but if you return [to war], We will return, and never will you be availed by your [large] company at all, even if it should increase; and [that is] because Allah is with the believers.
سُورَةُ قٓ
Qaaf (The letter Qaaf)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
هَٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِكُلِّ أَوَّابٍ حَفِيظٍۢ
[It will be said], "This is what you were promised - for every returner [to Allah] and keeper [of His covenant]
This hadith is #2957 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:.
