Once a Jew said to me, "O the chief of believers! There is a verse in
your Holy Book Which is read by all of you (Muslims), and had it been
revealed to us, we would have taken that day (on which it was revealed
as a day of celebration." 'Umar bin Al-Khattab asked, "Which is that
verse?" The Jew replied, "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 replied,"No doubt, we know when and where
this verse was revealed to the Prophet. It was Friday and the Prophet (ﷺ)
was standing at 'Arafat (i.e. the Day of Hajj)"
Narrated by Narrated 'Umar bin Al-Khattab:
Context
During a conversation with a Jewish man, 'Umar bin Al-Khattab was reminded of a verse from the Quran that signifies the completion of the religion. The verse, which declares the perfection of Islam, was revealed on a significant day while the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was at 'Arafat. This interaction highlights the recognition of the importance of this revelation.
Modern Application
This hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims to appreciate the completeness of their faith and to reflect on the significance of their religious practices. It encourages individuals to engage with their faith deeply and meaningfully.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Revelation because it discusses the revelation of a significant verse that marks the completion of the Islamic faith.
The Jews say "The Christians have nothing [true] to stand on," and the Christians say, "The Jews have nothing to stand on," although they [both] recite the Scripture. Thus the polytheists speak the same as their words. But Allah will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which they used to differ.
They consider it a favor to you that they have accepted Islam. Say, "Do not consider your Islam a favor to me. Rather, Allah has conferred favor upon you that He has guided you to the faith, if you should be truthful."
O you who have believed, when [the adhan] is called for the prayer on the day of Jumu'ah [Friday], then proceed to the remembrance of Allah and leave trade. That is better for you, if you only knew.
Say, "Have you considered: if the Qur'an was from Allah, and you disbelieved in it while a witness from the Children of Israel has testified to something similar and believed while you were arrogant...?" Indeed, Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people.
And for all religion We have appointed a rite [of sacrifice] that they may mention the name of Allah over what He has provided for them of [sacrificial] animals. For your god is one God, so to Him submit. And, [O Muhammad], give good tidings to the humble [before their Lord]