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Sahih Muslim #315

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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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ فَإِذَا هُوَ جَالِسٌ عَلَى عَرْشٍ بَيْنَ السَّمَاءِ وَالأَرْضِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
And there he was sitting on the Throne between the heaven and the earth.
Narrated by Yahya b Abi Kathir has reported this hadith with the same chain of transmitters and narrated:

Context

This hadith presents a vision of divine majesty, where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) sees Allah sitting on the Throne between the heavens and the earth. This imagery emphasizes the grandeur and authority of Allah, serving as a reminder of His omnipotence and the reality of the divine presence.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages believers to recognize the greatness of Allah in their daily actions and decisions. It inspires a sense of humility and reverence, reminding individuals to remain mindful of their relationship with the divine.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Majesty because it depicts the awe-inspiring presence of Allah as seen by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Divine Majesty

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This hadith is #315 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Yahya b Abi Kathir has reported this hadith with the same chain of transmitters and narrated:.

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