Sahih al-Bukhari #3475

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 سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ هِلاَلٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَعَى جَعْفَرًا وَزَيْدًا قَبْلَ أَنْ يَجِيءَ خَبَرُهُمْ، وَعَيْنَاهُ تَذْرِفَانِ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) had informed us of the death of Ja`far and Zaid before the news of their death reached us, and his eyes were shedding tears.
Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

Anas bin Malik narrates how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) informed his companions about the deaths of Ja`far and Zaid before the news reached them. This act of prophecy was accompanied by the Prophet's (ﷺ) visible grief, showing his deep compassion and connection to his community. The hadith illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) role as a leader who bears the emotional weight of his followers' experiences.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of community and empathy in our lives. We can apply this principle by being attentive to the struggles and losses of those around us, offering support and compassion during difficult times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Experience because it reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) emotional connection to his community and his role in guiding them through their trials.

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This hadith is #3475 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 Anas bin Malik:.

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