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Sahih al-Bukhari #3483

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.

حَدَّثَنِي خَلَفُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ الْقُرَشِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا بَكْرُ بْنُ مُضَرَ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنْ عِرَاكِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما أَنَّ الْقَمَرَ، انْشَقَّ فِي زَمَانِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.
The moon was split into two parts during the lifetime of the Prophet.
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

This hadith recounts a miraculous event during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), where the moon was split into two parts. This event served as a sign of the Prophet's prophethood and was witnessed by many. The splitting of the moon is a significant miracle that underscores the divine support given to the Prophet and the extraordinary nature of his mission.

Modern Application

While the splitting of the moon is a historical miracle, it serves as a reminder of the power of Allah and the signs He provides to guide humanity. In modern life, believers can reflect on the signs of Allah in nature and events around them, reinforcing their faith and understanding of divine intervention.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Miracles and Prophetic Biography because it illustrates a significant miracle attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and highlights an important event in his life that affirmed his prophethood.

MiraclesProphetic Biography

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This hadith is #3483 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 Ibn `Abbas:.

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