Sahih al-Bukhari #4543

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 أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها – ‏{‏وَالَّذِي تَوَلَّى كِبْرَهُ‏}‏ قَالَتْ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ أُبَىٍّ ابْنُ سَلُولَ‏.‏
And as for him among them who had the greater share..' (24.11) was `Abdullah bin Ubai bin Salul.
Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:

Context

This hadith refers to a specific verse in the Qur'an, where `Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) identifies `Abdullah bin Ubai bin Salul as the individual who had a significant role in the events surrounding the verse. The mention of this individual highlights the importance of understanding the context of Qur'anic revelations and the characters involved in early Islamic history. It serves as a reminder of the complexities of human behavior and the challenges faced by the Prophet (ﷺ) during his mission.

Modern Application

Understanding the historical context of Islamic teachings can enhance our appreciation of the Qur'an and its messages. Today, we can apply this principle by studying the lives of early Muslims and the circumstances that shaped their actions, allowing us to draw lessons for our own lives and communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the importance of recognizing individuals' roles in historical events related to the Prophet's life.

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This hadith is #4543 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 `Aisha:.

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