What is Sahih al-Bukhari 7109 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed)), narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) frequently used to swear, "No, by the One Who turns the hearts.""

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 7109 in the Book of Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #7109

Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي سَعِيدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ عُقْبَةَ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ أَكْثَرُ مَا كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَحْلِفُ ‏ "‏ لاَ وَمُقَلِّبِ الْقُلُوبِ ‏"‏‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) frequently used to swear, "No, by the One Who turns the hearts."

Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) frequently swore by Allah, specifically mentioning, 'No, by the One Who turns the hearts.' This reflects the importance of sincerity and the acknowledgment that Allah has control over the hearts of people, guiding them towards faith or away from it. The takeaway emphasizes the need for humility in one's faith journey, recognizing that guidance is ultimately in Allah's hands.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith reminds us to approach our beliefs and the beliefs of others with humility. It encourages us to pray for guidance and to understand that faith can be a journey influenced by many factors beyond our control.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree and Oaths and Vows because it highlights the concept of Allah's control over human hearts and the significance of swearing by His attributes.

Divine Decree Oaths and Vows