What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4652 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))), narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:, states: "(regarding His Statement about the Lat and the `Uzza: Lat was originally a man who used to mix Sawiq for the pilgrim."

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 4652 in the Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh)).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #4652

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 مُسْلِمٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَشْهَبِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْجَوْزَاءِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، رضى الله عنهما فِي قَوْلِهِ ‏{‏اللاَّتَ وَالْعُزَّى‏}‏ كَانَ الَّلاَتُ رَجُلاً يَلُتُّ سَوِيقَ الْحَاجِّ‏.‏

(regarding His Statement about the Lat and the `Uzza: Lat was originally a man who used to mix Sawiq for the pilgrim.

Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

This hadith sheds light on the origins of the false deities Al-Lat and Al-Uzza, illustrating the misconceptions surrounding idolatry in pre-Islamic Arabia. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ clarifies that Al-Lat was originally a man who mixed food for pilgrims, emphasizing the human origins of these deities. The takeaway is the importance of recognizing the truth behind beliefs and practices.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages individuals to critically examine cultural practices and beliefs, ensuring that they align with the core tenets of faith. It promotes a deeper understanding of spirituality and the rejection of practices that detract from monotheism.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Idolatry and False Deities because it discusses the origins of Al-Lat and Al-Uzza, highlighting their human beginnings and the misconceptions surrounding them.

Idolatry False Deities