This Verse:
'Verily We have sent you (O Muhammad) as a witness, as a bringer of glad tidings and as a warner.'
(48.8)
which is in the Qur'an, appears in the Torah thus: 'Verily We have sent you (O Muhammad) as a
witness, as a bringer of glad tidings and as a warner, and as a protector for the illiterates (i.e., the
Arabs.) You are my slave and My Apostle, and I have named you Al-Mutawakkil (one who depends
upon Allah). You are neither hard-hearted nor of fierce character, nor one who shouts in the markets.
You do not return evil for evil, but excuse and forgive. Allah will not take you unto Him till He guides
through you a crocked (curved) nation on the right path by causing them to say: "None has the right to
be worshipped but Allah." With such a statement He will cause to open blind eyes, deaf ears and
hardened hearts.'
Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-As:
Context
This hadith discusses the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) mission as a messenger of Allah, emphasizing his role as a witness, a bringer of glad tidings, and a warner. It highlights his gentle nature and the importance of forgiveness over retaliation. The Prophet's (ﷺ) character is presented as a model for how to engage with others compassionately.
Modern Application
In our daily interactions, this hadith encourages us to embody patience and forgiveness, especially in challenging situations. It serves as a guide for how to approach conflicts with kindness rather than hostility, fostering a more harmonious community.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Mission and Divine Revelation because it outlines the Prophet's (ﷺ) role and the divine guidance he received.
Indeed, We have sent you, [O Muhammad], with the truth as a bringer of good tidings and a warner, and you will not be asked about the companions of Hellfire.
Indeed, We have sent you with the truth as a bringer of good tidings and a warner. And there was no nation but that there had passed within it a warner.
This hadith is #4631 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 `Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-As:.
