Sahih al-Bukhari #4651

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 قَبِيصَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنه – ‏{‏لَقَدْ رَأَى مِنْ آيَاتِ رَبِّهِ الْكُبْرَى‏}‏ قَالَ رَأَى رَفْرَفًا أَخْضَرَ قَدْ سَدَّ الأُفُقَ‏.‏
(regarding the revelation) Truly he (Muhammad) did see of the signs of his Lord; the Greatest!' (53.18) The Prophet (ﷺ) saw a green screen covering the horizon.
Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:

Context

This hadith refers to a significant moment in the life of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) when he witnessed a green screen covering the horizon, described as one of the signs of his Lord. This experience highlights the profound spiritual encounters the Prophet (ﷺ) had during his prophethood, reinforcing the divine nature of his mission and the reality of revelation.

Modern Application

In contemporary terms, this hadith inspires believers to recognize and appreciate the signs of Allah in their lives. It encourages reflection on the spiritual experiences that can deepen one's faith and understanding of the divine.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Experience and Divine Revelation because it describes a significant spiritual vision experienced by the Prophet (ﷺ) related to his prophetic mission.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #4651 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:.

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