Sahih Muslim #317

The Book of Faith
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ هَاشِمٍ الْعَبْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا بَهْزُ بْنُ أَسَدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ الْمُغِيرَةِ، حَدَّثَنَا ثَابِتٌ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أُتِيتُ فَانْطَلَقُوا بِي إِلَى زَمْزَمَ فَشُرِحَ عَنْ صَدْرِي ثُمَّ غُسِلَ بِمَاءِ زَمْزَمَ ثُمَّ أُنْزِلْتُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
(the angels) came to me and took me to the Zamzam and my heart was opened and washed with the water of Zamzam and then I was left (at my place).
Narrated by It is narrated on the the outhority of Anas b. Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes an experience where his heart was opened and cleansed with the water of Zamzam. This event symbolizes spiritual purification and preparation for his prophetic mission, highlighting the importance of inner purity in receiving divine guidance.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can inspire individuals to seek spiritual cleansing and renewal in their lives. Engaging in acts of worship and reflection can help foster a sense of inner peace and readiness to fulfill one's responsibilities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Experience and Divine Revelation because it illustrates a significant moment of spiritual preparation for the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) before he embarked on his mission.

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This hadith is #317 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It is narrated on the the outhority of Anas b. Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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