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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 7255 in the Book of Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed).

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 7255 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed)), narrated by And Ibn 'Abbas narrated:, states: "Abu Sufyan bin Harb told me that Heraclius called for his translator and then asked for the letter of the Prophet (ﷺ), and the former read it (thus): "In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Me…"

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.

وَقَالَ ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو سُفْيَانَ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، أَنَّ هِرَقْلَ، دَعَا تَرْجُمَانَهُ، ثُمَّ دَعَا بِكِتَابِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَرَأَهُ ‏"‏ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ مِنْ مُحَمَّدٍ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ إِلَى هِرَقْلَ، وَ‏{‏يَا أَهْلَ الْكِتَابِ تَعَالَوْا إِلَى كَلِمَةٍ سَوَاءٍ بَيْنَنَا وَبَيْنَكُمْ ‏}‏‏"‏ الآيَةَ‏.‏

Abu Sufyan bin Harb told me that Heraclius called for his translator and then asked for the letter of the Prophet (ﷺ), and the former read it (thus): "In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Merciful. (This letter is) from Muhammad bin 'Abdullah, to Heraclius. "...O people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians): Come to a word that is just between us and you that we worship none but Allah..." (V.3:64)

Narrated by And Ibn 'Abbas narrated:

Context

In this narration, Ibn Abbas recounts how Heraclius read the letter from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) inviting him to embrace Islam. This event signifies the outreach of the Prophet's message beyond Arabia and highlights the universal nature of Islam. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue and understanding between different faiths.

Modern Application

In today's interconnected world, this hadith encourages interfaith dialogue and understanding. It serves as a reminder of the importance of sharing the message of Islam with others in a respectful and inclusive manner.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Universal Message and Divine Revelation because it illustrates the Prophet's outreach to non-Muslims and the significance of the divine message conveyed in his letters.

Universal Message Divine Revelation