What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4561 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))), narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:, states: "Five (great events) have passed: the Smoke, the Moon, the Romans, the Mighty grasp and the constant Punishment which occurs in 'So the torment will be yours forever.' (25.77)"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 4561 in the Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh)).

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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 عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصِ بْنِ غِيَاثٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمٌ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، قَالَ قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ خَمْسٌ قَدْ مَضَيْنَ الدُّخَانُ وَالْقَمَرُ وَالرُّومُ وَالْبَطْشَةُ وَاللِّزَامُ ‏{‏فَسَوْفَ يَكُونُ لِزَامًا‏}‏

Five (great events) have passed: the Smoke, the Moon, the Romans, the Mighty grasp and the constant Punishment which occurs in 'So the torment will be yours forever.' (25.77)

Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:

Context

In this hadith, Abdullah reflects on five significant events that have passed, highlighting the divine warnings associated with them. This serves as a reminder of the transient nature of worldly events and the importance of being mindful of divine signs and their implications for humanity.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on historical events and their lessons, fostering a sense of awareness regarding the consequences of actions and the importance of heeding divine guidance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Divine Warning because it discusses significant events that serve as reminders of divine accountability and the consequences of human actions.

Day of Judgment Divine Warning