What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4658 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))), narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:, states: "The moon was cleft asunder while we were in the company of the Prophet, and it became two parts. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, Witness, witness (this miracle)."

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 4658 in the Book of Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh)).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #4658

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 عَلِيٌّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مَعْمَرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ انْشَقَّ الْقَمَرُ وَنَحْنُ مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَصَارَ فِرْقَتَيْنِ، فَقَالَ لَنَا ‏ "‏ اشْهَدُوا، اشْهَدُوا ‏"‏‏.‏

The moon was cleft asunder while we were in the company of the Prophet, and it became two parts. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, Witness, witness (this miracle).

Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:

Context

This hadith describes a miraculous event where the moon was split in two while the companions were with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This event serves as a testament to the miraculous nature of his prophethood and the signs that accompanied his mission. The takeaway is the acknowledgment of divine miracles as signs of truth.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle encourages believers to recognize and appreciate the signs of divine intervention in their lives. It can inspire individuals to reflect on the wonders of creation and the miracles that occur around them.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Miracles and Prophetic Biography because it illustrates a significant miracle associated with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during his lifetime.

Miracles Prophetic Biography