The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ بَيْنَا نَحْنُ فِي الْمَسْجِدِ خَرَجَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ " انْطَلِقُوا إِلَى يَهُودَ ". فَخَرَجْنَا مَعَهُ حَتَّى جِئْنَا بَيْتَ الْمِدْرَاسِ فَقَامَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَنَادَاهُمْ فَقَالَ " يَا مَعْشَرَ يَهُودَ أَسْلِمُوا تَسْلَمُوا ". فَقَالُوا بَلَّغْتَ يَا أَبَا الْقَاسِمِ. قَالَ فَقَالَ لَهُمْ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " ذَلِكَ أُرِيدُ أَسْلِمُوا تَسْلَمُوا ". فَقَالُوا قَدْ بَلَّغْتَ يَا أَبَا الْقَاسِمِ. فَقَالَ لَهُمْ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " ذَلِكَ أُرِيدُ ". ثُمَّ قَالَهَا الثَّالِثَةَ فَقَالَ " اعْلَمُوا أَنَّمَا الأَرْضُ لِلَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ وَإِنِّي أُرِيدُ أَنْ أُجْلِيَكُمْ مِنْ هَذِهِ الأَرْضِ، فَمَنْ وَجَدَ مِنْكُمْ بِمَالِهِ شَيْئًا فَلْيَبِعْهُ، وَإِلاَّ فَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّمَا الأَرْضُ لِلَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ ".
While we were in the mosque, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came out and said, "Let us proceed to the Jews." So we
went out with him till we came to Bait-al-Midras. The Prophet (ﷺ) stood up there and called them, saying,
"O assembly of Jews! Surrender to Allah (embrace Islam) and you will be safe!" They said, "You
have conveyed Allah's message, O Aba-al-Qasim" Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) then said to them, "That is what I
want; embrace Islam and you will be safe." They said, "You have conveyed the message, O Aba-al-
Qasim." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) then said to them, "That is what I want," and repeated his words for the third
time and added, "Know that the earth is for Allah and I want to exile you from this land, so whoever
among you has property he should sell it, otherwise, know that the land is for Allah and His Apostle."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:
Context
In this hadith, Abu Huraira narrates an event where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) called upon the Jews to embrace Islam. His repeated invitation underscores the urgency and importance of faith, as well as the compassionate approach he took in conveying Allah's message. This moment illustrates the Prophet's commitment to guiding others towards salvation and the significance of community outreach.
Modern Application
This hadith highlights the importance of sharing one's faith with kindness and sincerity. In today's context, it encourages individuals to engage in respectful dialogue about their beliefs, fostering understanding and compassion within diverse communities.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Community and Divine Revelation because it illustrates the Prophet's efforts to engage with the community and convey divine messages, emphasizing the importance of outreach and guidance in faith.
Say, "O People of the Scripture, come to a word that is equitable between us and you - that we will not worship except Allah and not associate anything with Him and not take one another as lords instead of Allah." But if they turn away, then say, "Bear witness that we are Muslims [submitting to Him]."
And when a faction of them said, "O people of Yathrib, there is no stability for you [here], so return [home]." And a party of them asked permission of the Prophet, saying, "Indeed, our houses are unprotected," while they were not exposed. They did not intend except to flee.
So to that [religion of Allah] invite, [O Muhammad], and remain on a right course as you are commanded and do not follow their inclinations but say, "I have believed in what Allah has revealed of the Qur'an, and I have been commanded to do justice among you. Allah is our Lord and your Lord. For us are our deeds, and for you your deeds. There is no [need for] argument between us and you. Allah will bring us together, and to Him is the [final] destination."
And never will the Jews or the Christians approve of you until you follow their religion. Say, "Indeed, the guidance of Allah is the [only] guidance." If you were to follow their desires after what has come to you of knowledge, you would have against Allah no protector or helper.
This hadith is #7068 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.