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Sahih al-Bukhari #3323

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 3323 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Prophets), narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Amongst the people preceding you there used to be 'Muhaddithun' (i.e. persons who can guess things that come true later on, as if those persons have been inspired by a divine…"

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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 الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّهُ قَدْ كَانَ فِيمَا مَضَى قَبْلَكُمْ مِنَ الأُمَمِ مُحَدَّثُونَ، وَإِنَّهُ إِنْ كَانَ فِي أُمَّتِي هَذِهِ مِنْهُمْ، فَإِنَّهُ عُمَرُ بْنُ الْخَطَّابِ ‏"‏‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Amongst the people preceding you there used to be 'Muhaddithun' (i.e. persons who can guess things that come true later on, as if those persons have been inspired by a divine power), and if there are any such persons amongst my followers, it is `Umar bin Al-Khattab."

Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mentions the presence of 'Muhaddithun' among previous nations, indicating that certain individuals possess an ability to receive divine inspiration. He specifically identifies Umar bin Al-Khattab as such a person in his community. This highlights the unique spiritual insight that some individuals may have.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can inspire individuals to seek knowledge and wisdom from those who demonstrate strong moral character and insight. It encourages the community to recognize and value the contributions of those who guide others through their understanding of faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority and Divine Revelation because it emphasizes the significance of prophetic insight and the recognition of individuals who possess such spiritual gifts.

Prophetic Authority Divine Revelation

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And among them are those who abuse the Prophet and say, "He is an ear." Say, "[It is] an ear of goodness for you that believes in Allah and believes the believers and [is] a mercy to those who believe among you." And those who abuse the Messenger of Allah - for them is a painful punishment.

سُورَةُ مُحَمَّدٍ

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And among them, [O Muhammad], are those who listen to you, until when they depart from you, they say to those who were given knowledge, "What has he said just now?" Those are the ones of whom Allah has sealed over their hearts and who have followed their [own] desires.

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The Prophet said, "My Lord knows whatever is said throughout the heaven and earth, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing."

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And whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger - those will be with the ones upon whom Allah has bestowed favor of the prophets, the steadfast affirmers of truth, the martyrs and the righteous. And excellent are those as companions.

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