What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4772 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Virtues of the Qur'an), narrated by Narrated `Aisha and Ibn `Abbas:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) remained in Mecca for ten years, during which the Qur'an used to be revealed to him; and he stayed in Medina for ten years."

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 4772 in the Book of Virtues of the Qur'an.

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Virtues of the Qur'an

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ شَيْبَانَ، عَنْ يَحْيَى، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَتْنِي عَائِشَةُ، وَابْنُ، عَبَّاسٍ رضى الله عنهم قَالاَ لَبِثَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمَكَّةَ عَشْرَ سِنِينَ يُنْزَلُ عَلَيْهِ الْقُرْآنُ وَبِالْمَدِينَةِ عَشْرَ سِنِينَ.

The Prophet (ﷺ) remained in Mecca for ten years, during which the Qur'an used to be revealed to him; and he stayed in Medina for ten years.

Narrated by Narrated `Aisha and Ibn `Abbas:

Context

This hadith recounts the period of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) life during which the Qur'an was revealed, noting that he spent ten years in Mecca and another ten in Medina. This timeline illustrates the gradual unfolding of divine revelation and the significant role it played in shaping the early Muslim community. It serves as a reminder of the importance of the Qur'an in the life of a believer.

Modern Application

Understanding the historical context of the Qur'an's revelation can deepen one's appreciation for its teachings. Today, Muslims are encouraged to engage with the Qur'an not just as a text, but as a living guide that has shaped their faith and practices over centuries.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Divine Revelation because it highlights the timeline of the Qur'an's revelation and its foundational role in Islam.

Quran Divine Revelation