Sahih al-Bukhari #4412

Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا صَدَقَةُ بْنُ الْفَضْلِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ صَبَّحَ أُنَاسٌ غَدَاةَ أُحُدٍ الْخَمْرَ فَقُتِلُوا مِنْ يَوْمِهِمْ جَمِيعًا شُهَدَاءَ، وَذَلِكَ قَبْلَ تَحْرِيمِهَا‏.‏
Some people drank alcoholic beverages in the morning (of the day) of the Uhud battle and on the same day they were killed as martyrs, and that was before wine was prohibited.
Narrated by Narrated Jabir:

Context

This hadith recounts the events of the Battle of Uhud, where some individuals consumed alcohol on the morning of the battle and were subsequently killed as martyrs. This occurred before the prohibition of alcohol in Islam, highlighting the gravity of their actions and the consequences faced even before the formal ruling was established.

Modern Application

This serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of making wise choices, particularly in moments of temptation. It underscores the need for mindfulness about our actions and their potential consequences, especially in critical situations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Martyrdom and Divine Revelation because it reflects the honor of those who died in battle and the significance of divine guidance regarding alcohol consumption.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #4412 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh)). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jabir:.

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