Sahih al-Bukhari #3228

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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 عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ أَبِي عَمْرٍو، مَوْلَى الْمُطَّلِبِ عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم طَلَعَ لَهُ أُحُدٌ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ هَذَا جَبَلٌ يُحِبُّنَا وَنُحِبُّهُ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّ إِبْرَاهِيمَ حَرَّمَ مَكَّةَ، وَإِنِّي أُحَرِّمُ مَا بَيْنَ لاَبَتَيْهَا ‏"‏‏.‏ رَوَاهُ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ زَيْدٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏
When the mountain of Uhud came in the sight of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) he said. "This is a mountain that loves us and is loved by us. O Allah! Abraham made Mecca a sanctuary, and I make (the area) in between these two mountains (of Medina) a sanctuary."
Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses his affection for the mountain of Uhud, stating that it loves him and he loves it. This moment emphasizes the connection between the Prophet (ﷺ) and the land of Medina, as he declares it a sanctuary, akin to the sanctity of Mecca established by Abraham. The takeaway is the importance of love and respect for sacred places in Islam.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages Muslims to appreciate and respect their local environments, recognizing the spiritual significance of their surroundings. It serves as a reminder to foster a sense of belonging and reverence for the places we inhabit.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Prophetic Teachings because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) affectionate relationship with a significant geographical location and his role in establishing its sanctity.

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This hadith is #3228 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Prophets. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:.

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