Sahih al-Bukhari #3648
Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar)
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، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ لَمَّا كَانَ يَوْمُ أُحُدٍ انْهَزَمَ النَّاسُ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَبُو طَلْحَةَ بَيْنَ يَدَىِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُجَوِّبٌ بِهِ عَلَيْهِ بِحَجَفَةٍ لَهُ، وَكَانَ أَبُو طَلْحَةَ رَجُلاً رَامِيًا شَدِيدَ الْقِدِّ، يَكْسِرُ يَوْمَئِذٍ قَوْسَيْنِ أَوْ ثَلاَثًا، وَكَانَ الرَّجُلُ يَمُرُّ مَعَهُ الْجَعْبَةُ مِنَ النَّبْلِ فَيَقُولُ انْشُرْهَا لأَبِي طَلْحَةَ. فَأَشْرَفَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَنْظُرُ إِلَى الْقَوْمِ، فَيَقُولُ أَبُو طَلْحَةَ يَا نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ بِأَبِي أَنْتَ وَأُمِّي، لاَ تُشْرِفْ يُصِيبُكَ سَهْمٌ مِنْ سِهَامِ الْقَوْمِ، نَحْرِي دُونَ نَحْرِكَ. وَلَقَدْ رَأَيْتُ عَائِشَةَ بِنْتَ أَبِي بَكْرٍ وَأُمَّ سُلَيْمٍ وَإِنَّهُمَا لَمُشَمِّرَتَانِ، أَرَى خَدَمَ سُوقِهِمَا، تُنْقِزَانِ الْقِرَبَ عَلَى مُتُونِهِمَا، تُفْرِغَانِهِ فِي أَفْوَاهِ الْقَوْمِ، ثُمَّ تَرْجِعَانِ فَتَمْلآنِهَا، ثُمَّ تَجِيآنِ فَتُفْرِغَانِهِ فِي أَفْوَاهِ الْقَوْمِ، وَلَقَدْ وَقَعَ السَّيْفُ مِنْ يَدَىْ أَبِي طَلْحَةَ إِمَّا مَرَّتَيْنِ، وَإِمَّا ثَلاَثًا.
On the day of the battle of Uhud, the people ran away, leaving the Prophet (ﷺ) , but Abu- Talha was
shielding the Prophet (ﷺ) with his shield in front of him. Abu Talha was a strong, experienced archer who
used to keep his arrow bow strong and well stretched. On that day he broke two or three arrow bows.
If any man passed by carrying a quiver full of arrows, the Prophet (ﷺ) would say to him, "Empty it in
front of Abu Talha." When the Prophet (ﷺ) stated looking at the enemy by raising his head, Abu Talha
said, "O Allah's Prophet! Let my parents be sacrificed for your sake! Please don't raise your head and
make it visible, lest an arrow of the enemy should hit you. Let my neck and chest be wounded instead
of yours." (On that day) I saw `Aisha, the daughter of Abu Bakr and Um Sulaim both lifting their
dresses up so that I was able to see the ornaments of their legs, and they were carrying the water skins
of their arms to pour the water into the mouths of the thirsty people and then go back and fill them and
come to pour the water into the mouths of the people again. (On that day) Abu Talha's sword fell from
his hand twice or thrice.
Narrated by Narrated Anas:
Context
This hadith recounts the events of the Battle of Uhud, where Abu Talha bravely shielded the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) from enemy arrows. It highlights the loyalty and courage of companions like Abu Talha, who risked their lives for the Prophet (ﷺ). Additionally, it mentions the efforts of women like Aisha and Um Sulaim, who provided water to the wounded, showcasing the community's collective effort during the battle.
Modern Application
The dedication and bravery shown by Abu Talha and the women during the Battle of Uhud serve as a reminder of the importance of community support in times of crisis. Today, we can apply this principle by standing together and helping one another during challenging situations.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Teachings because it illustrates the spirit of cooperation and sacrifice within the Muslim community during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
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It was not [proper] for the people of Madinah and those surrounding them of the bedouins that they remain behind after [the departure of] the Messenger of Allah or that they prefer themselves over his self. That is because they are not afflicted by thirst or fatigue or hunger in the cause of Allah, nor do they tread on any ground that enrages the disbelievers, nor do they inflict upon an enemy any infliction but that is registered for them as a righteous deed. Indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of the doers of good.
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And when you are among them and lead them in prayer, let a group of them stand [in prayer] with you and let them carry their arms. And when they have prostrated, let them be [in position] behind you and have the other group come forward which has not [yet] prayed and let them pray with you, taking precaution and carrying their arms. Those who disbelieve wish that you would neglect your weapons and your baggage so they could come down upon you in one [single] attack. But there is no blame upon you, if you are troubled by rain or are ill, for putting down your arms, but take precaution. Indeed, Allah has prepared for the disbelievers a humiliating punishment.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #3648 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas:.