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Sahih al-Bukhari #3402

Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions
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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 أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ سُئِلَ الْبَرَاءُ أَكَانَ وَجْهُ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلَ السَّيْفِ قَالَ لاَ بَلْ مِثْلَ الْقَمَرِ‏.‏
Al-Bara' was asked, "Was the face of the Prophet (as bright) as a sword?" He said, "No, but (as bright) as a moon."
Narrated by Narrated Abu 'Is-haq:

Context

In this hadith, Al-Bara' is asked about the appearance of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). He responds by comparing the brightness of the Prophet's face to that of the moon, indicating a sense of admiration and reverence. This highlights not only the physical beauty attributed to the Prophet (ﷺ) but also the spiritual light he embodied, which attracted many to his message.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of inner beauty and character. It encourages individuals to cultivate qualities that reflect kindness, compassion, and integrity, which can illuminate their interactions with others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Biography because it provides insight into the physical and spiritual attributes of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Prophetic Biography

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This hadith is #3402 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu 'Is-haq:.

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