What is Sahih al-Bukhari 3446 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions), narrated by Narrated Usama:, states: "Once the Prophet (ﷺ) stood on one of the high buildings (of Medina) and said, "Do you see what I see? I see affliction pouring among your hours like raindrops.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 3446 in the Book of Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #3446

Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions

Sahih

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 ابْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ أَشْرَفَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى أُطُمٍ مِنَ الآطَامِ، فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ هَلْ تَرَوْنَ مَا أَرَى إِنِّي أَرَى الْفِتَنَ تَقَعُ خِلاَلَ بُيُوتِكُمْ مَوَاقِعَ الْقَطْرِ ‏"‏‏.‏

Once the Prophet (ﷺ) stood on one of the high buildings (of Medina) and said, "Do you see what I see? I see affliction pouring among your hours like raindrops."

Narrated by Narrated Usama:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stands on a high place in Medina and warns his companions about the afflictions that will arise within their homes, likening them to rain falling from the sky. This moment serves as a prophetic insight into the trials and tribulations that would affect the community, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and awareness of potential conflicts.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith reminds us to be aware of the challenges and conflicts that can arise within our families and communities. By fostering open communication and addressing issues proactively, we can work towards harmony and understanding, preventing discord from taking root.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning and Eschatological Events because it serves as a cautionary message about future trials that will impact the community.

Warning Eschatological Events