Sahih al-Bukhari #3593

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 مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ،، قَالَ ضَمَّنِي النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِلَى صَدْرِهِ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ عَلِّمْهُ الْحِكْمَةَ ‏"‏‏.‏
Once the Prophet (ﷺ) embraced me (pressed me to his chest) and said, "O Allah, teach him wisdom (i.e. the understanding of the knowledge of Qur'an).
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) embraces Ibn Abbas and prays for him to be granted wisdom. This moment underscores the importance of imparting knowledge and wisdom to the younger generation, reflecting the Prophet's (ﷺ) role as a teacher and guide.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for educators and mentors to pray for and nurture wisdom in their students. It emphasizes the value of seeking knowledge and understanding in all aspects of life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wisdom and Knowledge because it highlights the significance of learning and the Prophet's (ﷺ) desire for his companions to gain understanding.

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This hadith is #3593 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Companions of the Prophet. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:.

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