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Sahih al-Bukhari #3933

Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)
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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 يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي الْحَكَمُ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رَضِيَ الله عنهما ـ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ نُصِرْتُ بِالصَّبَا وَأُهْلِكَتْ عَادٌ بِالدَّبُورِ ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "I have been made victorious by As-Saba (i.e. an easterly wind) and the Ad nation was destroyed by Ad-Dabur (i.e. a westerly wind).
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) refers to the winds that played a significant role in the outcomes of battles and the fate of nations. He mentions being aided by the easterly wind, As-Saba, which symbolizes divine support, while the people of 'Ad faced destruction due to the westerly wind, Ad-Dabur. This illustrates the power of Allah's assistance in achieving victory and the consequences of transgression.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith reminds us of the importance of seeking divine support in our endeavors. Whether in personal challenges or community efforts, recognizing that success often comes through faith and reliance on God can inspire individuals to remain steadfast and hopeful, especially during difficult times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Assistance and Prophetic Authority because it highlights the role of divine support in achieving victory and emphasizes the Prophet's (ﷺ) recognition of God's power over the fate of nations.

Divine AssistanceProphetic Authority

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #3933 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:.

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