Sahih Muslim #1783

The Book of Prayer - Travellers
Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ بَيَانٍ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ أَلَمْ تَرَ آيَاتٍ أُنْزِلَتِ اللَّيْلَةَ لَمْ يُرَ مِثْلُهُنَّ قَطُّ ‏{‏ قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ‏}‏ وَ ‏{‏ قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ‏}‏ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
What wonderful verses have been sent down today. the like of which has never been seen! They are:" Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the dawn," and" Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of men."
Narrated by 'Uqba b. 'Amir reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses his admiration for two specific verses that were revealed to him, emphasizing their uniqueness and significance. These verses, which are found in the Qur'an, serve as a means of seeking refuge in Allah from various forms of harm. This highlights the importance of divine revelation and the profound impact it has on believers.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims recite these verses as part of their daily prayers or during moments of distress, seeking protection and comfort. This practice reinforces the belief in Allah's mercy and the power of His words to provide solace in challenging times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Divine Revelation because it emphasizes the significance of specific verses from the Qur'an that serve as a means of seeking refuge in Allah.

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This hadith is #1783 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Uqba b. 'Amir reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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