What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4213 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)), narrated by Narrated Tariq bin Shibab:, states: "Some Jews said, "Had this Verse been revealed to us, we would have taken that day as `Id (festival)." `Umar said, "What Verse?" They said:-- "This day I have Perfected your religion for you, Complete…"

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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 4213 in the Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #4213

Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ الثَّوْرِيُّ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنْ طَارِقِ بْنِ شِهَابٍ، أَنَّ أُنَاسًا، مِنَ الْيَهُودِ قَالُوا لَوْ نَزَلَتْ هَذِهِ الآيَةُ فِينَا لاَتَّخَذْنَا ذَلِكَ الْيَوْمَ عِيدًا‏.‏ فَقَالَ عُمَرُ أَيَّةُ آيَةٍ فَقَالُوا ‏{‏الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي‏}‏‏.‏ فَقَالَ عُمَرُ إِنِّي لأَعْلَمُ أَىَّ مَكَانٍ أُنْزِلَتْ، أُنْزِلَتْ وَرَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَاقِفٌ بِعَرَفَةَ‏.‏

Some Jews said, "Had this Verse been revealed to us, we would have taken that day as `Id (festival)." `Umar said, "What Verse?" They said:-- "This day I have Perfected your religion for you, Completed My Favor upon you And have chosen for you Islam as your religion" (5.3) `Umar said, "I know the place where it was revealed; It was revealed while Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was staying at `Arafat."

Narrated by Narrated Tariq bin Shibab:

Context

In this hadith, a group of Jews expresses that if a particular verse had been revealed to them, they would have celebrated it as a festival. The verse in question is significant as it marks the completion of the religion of Islam. `Umar's response indicates his awareness of the context in which this revelation occurred, emphasizing the importance of understanding divine messages and their implications.

Modern Application

This principle underscores the value of recognizing and celebrating milestones in our lives, whether personal or communal. It encourages individuals to reflect on their spiritual journeys and appreciate the teachings that guide them, fostering a sense of gratitude and commitment to their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Revelation because it discusses the significance of a specific verse revealed during the Prophet's (ﷺ) time, highlighting the importance of understanding divine messages.

Divine Revelation