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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 6754 in the Book of Interpretation of Dreams.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #6754

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 6754 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Interpretation of Dreams), narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:, states: "I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "I have been sent with Jawami al-Kalim (i.e., the shortest expression carrying the widest meanings), and I was made victorious with awe (cast into the hearts of t…"

Interpretation of Dreams

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ عُفَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، حَدَّثَنِي عُقَيْلٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي سَعِيدُ بْنُ الْمُسَيَّبِ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ بُعِثْتُ بِجَوَامِعِ الْكَلِمِ، وَنُصِرْتُ بِالرُّعْبِ، وَبَيْنَا أَنَا نَائِمٌ أُتِيتُ بِمَفَاتِيحِ خَزَائِنِ الأَرْضِ، فَوُضِعَتْ فِي يَدِي ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَ مُحَمَّدٌ وَبَلَغَنِي أَنَّ جَوَامِعَ الْكَلِمِ أَنَّ اللَّهَ يَجْمَعُ الأُمُورَ الْكَثِيرَةَ الَّتِي كَانَتْ تُكْتَبُ فِي الْكُتُبِ قَبْلَهُ فِي الأَمْرِ الْوَاحِدِ وَالأَمْرَيْنِ‏.‏ أَوْ نَحْوَ ذَلِكَ‏.‏

I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "I have been sent with Jawami al-Kalim (i.e., the shortest expression carrying the widest meanings), and I was made victorious with awe (cast into the hearts of the enemy), and while I was sleeping, the keys of the treasures of the earth were brought to me and were put in my hand." Muhammad said, Jawami'-al-Kalim means that Allah expresses in one or two statements or thereabouts the numerous matters that used to be written in the books revealed before (the coming of) the Prophet.

Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) shares a significant aspect of his mission, stating that he was sent with 'Jawami al-Kalim,' meaning concise words with profound meanings. He also mentions being granted victory through awe and receiving the keys to the treasures of the earth in a dream. This reflects the unique nature of his prophethood and the divine support he received.

Modern Application

In our lives today, this hadith encourages us to appreciate the power of words and their ability to convey deep meanings. It reminds us to communicate effectively and thoughtfully, recognizing that our words can have a lasting impact.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Experience and Divine Revelation because it highlights the unique qualities of the Prophet's mission and the divine guidance he received.

Prophetic Experience Divine Revelation