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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 7036 in the Book of Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah.

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#7036

Sahih al-Bukhari

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Sahih al-Bukhari #7036

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 7036 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah), narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:, states: "When the (following) Verse was revealed to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ): 'Say: He has power to send torment on you from above,'..(6.65) he said, "O Allah! I seek refuge with Your Face (from that punishment)…"

Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، قَالَ عَمْرٌو سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ يَقُولُ لَمَّا نَزَلَ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏{‏قُلْ هُوَ الْقَادِرُ عَلَى أَنْ يَبْعَثَ عَلَيْكُمْ عَذَابًا مِنْ فَوْقِكُمْ‏}‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ أَعُوذُ بِوَجْهِكَ ‏"‏‏.‏ ‏{‏أَوْ مِنْ تَحْتِ أَرْجُلِكُمْ‏}‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ أَعُوذُ بِوَجْهِكَ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَلَمَّا نَزَلَتْ ‏{‏أَوْ يَلْبِسَكُمْ شِيَعًا وَيُذِيقَ بَعْضَكُمْ بَأْسَ بَعْضٍ‏}‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ هَاتَانِ أَهْوَنُ أَوْ أَيْسَرُ ‏"‏‏.‏

When the (following) Verse was revealed to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ): 'Say: He has power to send torment on you from above,'..(6.65) he said, "O Allah! I seek refuge with Your Face (from that punishment)." And when this was revealed: '..or from beneath your feet.' (6.65) he said, "O Allah! I seek refuge with Your Face (from that)." And when this Verse was revealed: '..or to cover you with confusion in partystrife, and make you to taste the violence of one another,'...(6.65) he said: "These two warnings are easier (than the previous ones).

Narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:

Context

This hadith recounts a moment when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) sought refuge in Allah's mercy upon receiving revelations that warned of potential punishments. The Prophet's reaction illustrates his deep concern for his community and his reliance on Allah's protection. The contrasting severity of the punishments mentioned in the verses highlights the importance of seeking refuge in Allah during times of fear and uncertainty.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, we can apply this principle by turning to prayer and seeking guidance from Allah during challenging times. It serves as a reminder to rely on divine support and to remain hopeful, especially when faced with difficulties or fears.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Revelation because it reflects the Prophet's response to the revelations concerning divine punishments, emphasizing the importance of seeking refuge in Allah's mercy.

Divine Revelation