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Sahih al-Bukhari #4657

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 مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، وَسُفْيَانَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ أَبِي مَعْمَرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ انْشَقَّ الْقَمَرُ عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِرْقَتَيْنِ، فِرْقَةً فَوْقَ الْجَبَلِ وَفِرْقَةً دُونَهُ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ اشْهَدُوا ‏"‏‏.‏
During the lifetime of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) the moon was split into two parts; one part remained over the mountain, and the other part went beyond the mountain. On that, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Witness this miracle."
Narrated by Narrated Ibn Masud:

Context

This hadith describes a miraculous event during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) when the moon was split into two distinct parts. The Prophet (ﷺ) called upon the people to witness this extraordinary occurrence, which served as a sign of his prophethood. This event is significant as it demonstrates the miraculous nature of the Prophet's mission.

Modern Application

In today's context, this miracle serves as a reminder of the extraordinary possibilities that faith can inspire. It encourages believers to recognize and appreciate the signs of divine presence in their lives, fostering a deeper connection with their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Miracles and Prophetic Conduct because it showcases a significant miracle attributed to the Prophet (ﷺ) and highlights his role in guiding the community.

MiraclesProphetic Conduct

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This hadith is #4657 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 Ibn Masud:.

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