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Sahih al-Bukhari #3497

Companions of the Prophet
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سِنَانٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قُلْتُ لِلنَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَنَا فِي الْغَارِ لَوْ أَنَّ أَحَدَهُمْ نَظَرَ تَحْتَ قَدَمَيْهِ لأَبْصَرَنَا‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا ظَنُّكَ يَا أَبَا بَكْرٍ بِاثْنَيْنِ اللَّهُ ثَالِثُهُمَا ‏"‏‏.‏
I said to the Prophet (ﷺ) while I was in the Cave. "If any of them should look under his feet, he would see us." He said, "O Abu Bakr! What do you think of two (persons) the third of whom is Allah?"
Narrated by Narrated Abu Bakr:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Bakr expresses concern to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) while they are hiding in a cave, fearing discovery. The Prophet reassures him by affirming that Allah is with them. This exchange highlights the theme of trust in Allah (Tawakkul) during times of fear and uncertainty. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of faith and reliance on God in difficult situations.

Modern Application

In everyday life, individuals often face moments of doubt and fear. This hadith serves as a reminder to place trust in Allah's plan and support, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith during challenging times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Trust in Allah (Tawakkul) and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the deep faith and reliance on God exhibited by the Prophet (ﷺ) and his companion during a perilous moment.

Trust in Allah (Tawakkul)Prophetic Conduct

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This hadith is #3497 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Companions of the Prophet. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Bakr:.

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