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Sahih Muslim #307

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَعِيدٍ الأَشَجُّ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، - قَالَ إِسْحَاقُ أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ الأَشَجُّ، حَدَّثَنَا - وَكِيعٌ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ التَّيْمِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْ قَوْلِ اللَّهِ تَعَالَى ‏{‏ وَالشَّمْسُ تَجْرِي لِمُسْتَقَرٍّ لَهَا‏}‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ مُسْتَقَرُّهَا تَحْتَ الْعَرْشِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) the (implication of the) words of Allah, the Exalted: The sun glides to its appointed resting place. He replied: Its appointed resting place is under the Throne.
Narrated by Abu Dharr reported:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Dharr asks the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) about a verse from the Quran regarding the sun's journey. The Prophet's response reveals a deeper understanding of divine revelation and the metaphysical aspects of the universe, indicating that the sun's resting place is under the Throne of Allah. This exchange illustrates the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding the signs of Allah's creation.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to seek knowledge and understanding of the natural world as a means of appreciating divine creation. In everyday life, this can inspire curiosity and a desire to learn more about science and spirituality, fostering a holistic worldview.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Revelation because it emphasizes the significance of understanding the Quranic verses and their implications regarding the universe.

Divine Revelation

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This hadith is #307 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Dharr reported:.

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