that he heard Ibn `Abbas saying, "Thursday! And you know not what Thursday is? After that Ibn
`Abbas wept till the stones on the ground were soaked with his tears. On that I asked Ibn `Abbas,
"What is (about) Thursday?" He said, "When the condition (i.e. health) of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)
deteriorated, he said, 'Bring me a bone of scapula, so that I may write something for you after which
you will never go astray.'The people differed in their opinions although it was improper to differ in
front of a prophet, They said, 'What is wrong with him? Do you think he is delirious? Ask him (to
understand). The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, 'Leave me as I am in a better state than what you are asking me to
do.' Then the Prophet (ﷺ) ordered them to do three things saying, 'Turn out all the pagans from the
Arabian Peninsula, show respect to all foreign delegates by giving them gifts as I used to do.' " The
sub-narrator added, "The third order was something beneficial which either Ibn `Abbas did not
mention or he mentioned but I forgot.'
Narrated by Narrated Sa`id bin Jubair:
Context
In this poignant hadith, Ibn Abbas recalls a moment of deep emotion as he reflects on the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) deteriorating health. The Prophet (ﷺ) expressed a desire to write a significant message for his followers, which led to a dispute among those present. This situation highlights the gravity of the Prophet's (ﷺ) role and the importance of unity among his followers.
Modern Application
This hadith serves as a reminder of the need for unity and respect in our communities, especially during challenging times. It encourages individuals to prioritize collective understanding and to avoid disputes that can distract from important matters.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings and Prophetic Warning because it emphasizes the importance of heeding the Prophet's (ﷺ) guidance and the need for unity among his followers.
And warn them, [O Muhammad], of the Approaching Day, when hearts are at the throats, filled [with distress]. For the wrongdoers there will be no devoted friend and no intercessor [who is] obeyed.
And warn them, [O Muhammad], of the Day of Regret, when the matter will be concluded; and [yet], they are in [a state of] heedlessness, and they do not believe.
