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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 3660 in the Book of Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #3660

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 3660 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar)), narrated by Jarir bin 'Abdullah narrated:, states: "There was a house called Dhul-Khalasa in the Pre-lslamic Period and it was also called Al-Ka'ba Al-Yamaniya or Al-Ka'ba Ash-Shamiya. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to me, "Will you relieve me from Dhul-Kh…"

Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar)

Sahih

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

وَعَنْ قَيْسٍ، عَنْ جَرِيرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ كَانَ فِي الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ بَيْتٌ يُقَالَ لَهُ ذُو الْخَلَصَةِ، وَكَانَ يُقَالُ لَهُ الْكَعْبَةُ الْيَمَانِيَةُ، أَوِ الْكَعْبَةُ الشَّأْمِيَّةُ، فَقَالَ لِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ هَلْ أَنْتَ مُرِيحِي مِنْ ذِي الْخَلَصَةِ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَ فَنَفَرْتُ إِلَيْهِ فِي خَمْسِينَ وَمِائَةِ فَارِسٍ مِنْ أَحْمَسَ ـ قَالَ ـ فَكَسَرْنَا، وَقَتَلْنَا مَنْ وَجَدْنَا عِنْدَهُ، فَأَتَيْنَاهُ، فَأَخْبَرْنَاهُ، فَدَعَا لَنَا وَلأَحْمَسَ‏.‏

There was a house called Dhul-Khalasa in the Pre-lslamic Period and it was also called Al-Ka'ba Al-Yamaniya or Al-Ka'ba Ash-Shamiya. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to me, "Will you relieve me from Dhul-Khalasa?" So I left for it with 150 cavalrymen from the tribe of Ahmas and then we destroyed it and killed whoever we found there. Then we came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and informed him about it. He invoked good upon us and upon the tribe of Ahmas.

Narrated by Jarir bin 'Abdullah narrated:

Context

This hadith recounts an event from the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) when he asked Jarir bin 'Abdullah if he would assist in destroying a house of idol worship known as Dhul-Khalasa. Jarir responded positively and led a group to eliminate this symbol of pre-Islamic idolatry, demonstrating the Prophet's commitment to monotheism and the eradication of pagan practices.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can be reflected in the efforts of individuals and communities to promote and uphold monotheism and ethical practices. This can manifest in various forms, such as community service, education, and advocacy against practices that contradict Islamic teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Military Might and Warfare and Prophetic Teachings because it illustrates the Prophet's call to action against idolatry and the importance of defending the faith.

Military Might and Warfare Prophetic Teachings