Sahih al-Bukhari #6951
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
Ka'b bin Malik narrates his experience of being excluded from the battle of Tabuk and the subsequent period of social isolation imposed by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) on him and his companions. After fifty days, the Prophet (ﷺ) announced Allah's acceptance of their repentance. This event highlights the themes of accountability, community dynamics, and the mercy of Allah.
Modern Application
This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of community support and accountability. In modern contexts, it encourages individuals to seek forgiveness and reconciliation within their communities after making mistakes.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Repentance and Community because it illustrates the process of seeking forgiveness and the role of community in supporting individuals during difficult times.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #6951 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Judgments (Ahkaam). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin Ka`b bin Malik:.