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Sahih al-Bukhari #4659

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي بَكْرٌ، عَنْ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ عِرَاكِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُتْبَةَ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ انْشَقَّ الْقَمَرُ فِي زَمَانِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏
The moon was cleft asunder during the lifetime of the Prophet.
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

This hadith recounts a miraculous event during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) when the moon was split in two. This event is significant as it demonstrates the extraordinary signs attributed to the Prophet, reinforcing the belief in his prophethood and the divine support he received.

Modern Application

The story of the moon being split serves as a reminder of the miraculous aspects of faith. In contemporary discussions, it encourages believers to reflect on the signs of divine intervention in their lives and to maintain faith in the unseen.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Miracles and Prophetic Biography because it describes a miraculous event associated with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), showcasing his unique status and the divine signs surrounding his mission.

MiraclesProphetic Biography

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #4659 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 `Abbas:.

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