Sahih al-Bukhari #3594

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 أَبُو مَعْمَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، وَقَالَ، ‏ "‏ عَلِّمْهُ الْكِتَابَ ‏"‏‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبٌ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ، مِثْلَهُ‏.‏ وَالْحِكْمَةُ الْإِصَابَةُ فِي غَيْرِ النُّبُوَّةِ
The same but said, "O Allah, teach him (Ibn Abbas) the Book (i.e. the understanding of the knowledge of Qur'an)." Narrated Khalid: As above.
Narrated by Narrated 'Abdul Warith:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) prays for Ibn Abbas, asking Allah to grant him understanding of the Quran. This reflects the importance of knowledge and the desire for wisdom in understanding religious texts. The Prophet's (ﷺ) emphasis on teaching and learning illustrates the value placed on education within the Islamic tradition.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals today to seek knowledge and understanding of their faith, particularly through the study of the Quran. It serves as a reminder to engage in educational pursuits, whether through formal classes or personal study, to deepen one's understanding of Islam and its teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings and Seeking Knowledge because it emphasizes the importance of acquiring knowledge and understanding of the Quran, as encouraged by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #3594 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Companions of the Prophet. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated 'Abdul Warith:.

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