Is this hadith authentic?

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 4226 in the Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi).

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4226 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)), narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:, states: "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to his companions who were at Al-Hijr, "Do not enter upon these people who are being punished, except in a weeping state, lest the same calamity as of theirs should befall…"

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لأَصْحَابِ الْحِجْرِ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَدْخُلُوا عَلَى هَؤُلاَءِ الْمُعَذَّبِينَ إِلاَّ أَنْ تَكُونُوا بَاكِينَ، أَنْ يُصِيبَكُمْ مِثْلُ مَا أَصَابَهُمْ ‏"‏‏.‏

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to his companions who were at Al-Hijr, "Do not enter upon these people who are being punished, except in a weeping state, lest the same calamity as of theirs should befall you..."

Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises his companions against entering the area of those who are being punished unless they are in a state of sorrow. This serves as a reminder of the seriousness of divine punishment and the need for humility and reflection. The takeaway is to recognize the consequences of one's actions and to approach such situations with a heart full of compassion and fear of similar fate.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by encouraging individuals to reflect on their actions and the potential consequences they may have. It serves as a reminder to approach situations of suffering with empathy and to learn from the mistakes of others rather than becoming complacent.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Punishment because it highlights the consequences faced by those who disobey Allah, urging believers to reflect on their own behavior.

Divine Punishment