Three beings (angels) came to him in the mosque of the Ka'bah, while he was sleeping in the sacred mosque before it (the Command of Night Journey and Accension) was revealed to him. The rest of the hadith is narrated like that of Thabit. However, some portions have occurred before and some of them have occurred after; some have been added and some deleted.
Narrated by Anas b. Malik, while recounting the Night journey of the Prophet (ﷺ), from the mosque of Ka'bah, reported:
Context
This hadith recounts a significant event in the life of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), known as the Night Journey and Ascension. It describes how three angels visited him while he was resting in the sacred mosque before the divine revelation began. This moment marks a pivotal transition in the Prophet's mission, emphasizing the importance of divine guidance in his life and the unfolding of his prophetic role.
Modern Application
The concept of divine guidance remains relevant today, as individuals often seek clarity and direction in their lives. Many Muslims turn to prayer and reflection, hoping for inspiration and guidance in their personal and spiritual journeys, just as the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) experienced divine intervention.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Revelation because it highlights the moment when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) began receiving divine messages that would shape his mission.
Exalted is He who took His Servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him of Our signs. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Seeing.
Certainly has Allah showed to His Messenger the vision in truth. You will surely enter al-Masjid al-Haram, if Allah wills, in safety, with your heads shaved and [hair] shortened, not fearing [anyone]. He knew what you did not know and has arranged before that a conquest near [at hand].
Allah has made the Ka'bah, the Sacred House, standing for the people and [has sanctified] the sacred months and the sacrificial animals and the garlands [by which they are identified]. That is so you may know that Allah knows what is in the heavens and what is in the earth and that Allah is Knowing of all things.
If you do not aid the Prophet - Allah has already aided him when those who disbelieved had driven him out [of Makkah] as one of two, when they were in the cave and he said to his companion, "Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us." And Allah sent down his tranquillity upon him and supported him with angels you did not see and made the word of those who disbelieved the lowest, while the word of Allah - that is the highest. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.
So the angels called him while he was standing in prayer in the chamber, "Indeed, Allah gives you good tidings of John, confirming a word from Allah and [who will be] honorable, abstaining [from women], and a prophet from among the righteous."
This hadith is #319 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas b. Malik, while recounting the Night journey of the Prophet (ﷺ), from the mosque of Ka'bah, reported:.
