Sahih al-Bukhari #7168

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.

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَمَّا قَضَى اللَّهُ الْخَلْقَ كَتَبَ عِنْدَهُ فَوْقَ عَرْشِهِ، إِنَّ رَحْمَتِي سَبَقَتْ غَضَبِي ‏"‏‏.‏
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "When Allah created the creations, He wrote with Him on His Throne: 'My Mercy has preceded My Anger."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

This hadith reveals a profound aspect of Allah's nature, as conveyed by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It states that Allah's mercy supersedes His anger, a comforting reminder for believers about the compassionate nature of their Creator. This principle is foundational in understanding the relationship between divine justice and mercy, emphasizing hope and forgiveness.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this hadith encourages individuals to embody mercy and compassion in their interactions with others. Recognizing that mercy is paramount can inspire people to forgive and show kindness, fostering a more empathetic community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Attributes and Divine Mercy because it illustrates the concept that Allah's mercy is greater than His anger, highlighting the importance of compassion in the divine nature.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #7168 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.

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