Sahih al-Bukhari #4752
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Abu Jahl, a staunch opponent of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), threatens to physically harm him while he prays at the Ka'bah. The Prophet (ﷺ) responds by indicating that if Abu Jahl were to carry out his threat, he would be met with divine intervention from the angels. This situation highlights the tension between the early Muslims and their adversaries, emphasizing the protection afforded to the Prophet (ﷺ) by Allah.
Modern Application
This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of steadfastness in faith, even in the face of hostility. Today, Muslims can draw inspiration from the Prophet's (ﷺ) unwavering commitment to prayer and worship, encouraging them to maintain their religious practices despite societal pressures or challenges.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Protection and Prophetic Warning because it illustrates the divine safeguarding of the Prophet (ﷺ) against threats and warns against the consequences of opposing him.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #4752 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:.