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Sahih al-Bukhari #3216

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُؤَمَّلٌ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَوْفٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو رَجَاءٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَمُرَةُ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَتَانِي اللَّيْلَةَ آتِيَانِ، فَأَتَيْنَا عَلَى رَجُلٍ طَوِيلٍ، لاَ أَكَادُ أَرَى رَأْسَهُ طُولاً، وَإِنَّهُ إِبْرَاهِيمُ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏‏.‏
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Two persons came to me at night (in dream) (and took me along with them). We passed by a tall man who was so tall that I was not able to see his head and that person was Abraham."
Narrated by Narrated Samura:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recounts a dream where he encounters two figures, one of whom is a towering man identified as Ibrahim (Abraham). This experience highlights the significance of Ibrahim in Islamic tradition and the profound nature of prophetic dreams. It serves as a reminder of the connections between prophets and the continuity of their messages.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on the importance of prophetic figures in their lives. In contemporary society, it can inspire people to learn from the virtues and teachings of past prophets, fostering a sense of connection to their faith and history.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Experience and Prophetic Warning because it illustrates a significant dream experienced by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) that emphasizes the importance of prophetic figures.

Prophetic ExperienceProphetic Warning

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This hadith is #3216 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Prophets. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Samura:.

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