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 أَحْمَدُ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرٌو، أَنَّ أَبَا النَّضْرِ، حَدَّثَهُ عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ زَوْجِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَتْ مَا رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ضَاحِكًا حَتَّى أَرَى مِنْهُ لَهَوَاتِهِ، إِنَّمَا كَانَ يَتَبَسَّمُ. قَالَتْ وَكَانَ إِذَا رَأَى غَيْمًا أَوْ رِيحًا عُرِفَ فِي وَجْهِهِ. قَالَتْ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنَّ النَّاسَ إِذَا رَأَوُا الْغَيْمَ فَرِحُوا، رَجَاءَ أَنْ يَكُونَ فِيهِ الْمَطَرُ، وَأَرَاكَ إِذَا رَأَيْتَهُ عُرِفَ فِي وَجْهِكَ الْكَرَاهِيَةُ. فَقَالَ " يَا عَائِشَةُ مَا يُؤْمِنِّي أَنْ يَكُونَ فِيهِ عَذَابٌ عُذِّبَ قَوْمٌ بِالرِّيحِ، وَقَدْ رَأَى قَوْمٌ الْعَذَابَ فَقَالُوا {هَذَا عَارِضٌ مُمْطِرُنَا}"
(the wife of the Prophet), I never saw Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) laughing loudly enough to enable me to see his
uvula, but he used to smile only. And whenever he saw clouds or winds, signs of deep concern would
appear on his face. I said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! When people see clouds they usually feel happy, hoping
that it would rain, while I see that when you see clouds, one could notice signs of dissatisfaction on
your face." He said, "O `Aisha! What is the guarantee for me that there will be no punishment in it,
since some people were punished with a wind? Verily, some people saw (received) the punishment,
but (while seeing the cloud) they said, 'This cloud will give us rain.' "
Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:
Context
In this narration, Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) describes the demeanor of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), noting that he rarely laughed loudly but often smiled. His concern for the well-being of his people was evident, especially when he saw signs of potential punishment in the weather. This illustrates the balance of joy and seriousness in his character.
Modern Application
This hadith teaches us the value of maintaining a balanced demeanor, showing joy in our lives while remaining mindful of the realities of life. It encourages us to cultivate a sense of empathy and concern for others, reflecting the Prophet's (ﷺ) character.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Fear and Anxiety and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) emotional awareness and his thoughtful approach to life's uncertainties.
And when they saw it as a cloud approaching their valleys, they said, "This is a cloud bringing us rain!" Rather, it is that for which you were impatient: a wind, within it a painful punishment,
And [remember] when the Prophet confided to one of his wives a statement; and when she informed [another] of it and Allah showed it to him, he made known part of it and ignored a part. And when he informed her about it, she said, "Who told you this?" He said, "I was informed by the Knowing, the Acquainted."
Do you not see that Allah drives clouds? Then He brings them together, then He makes them into a mass, and you see the rain emerge from within it. And He sends down from the sky, mountains [of clouds] within which is hail, and He strikes with it whom He wills and averts it from whom He wills. The flash of its lightening almost takes away the eyesight.
O wives of the Prophet, you are not like anyone among women. If you fear Allah, then do not be soft in speech [to men], lest he in whose heart is disease should covet, but speak with appropriate speech.
This hadith is #4622 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:.
