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Sahih Muslim #4414

The Book of Jihad and Expeditions
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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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي حَجَّاجُ بْنُ الشَّاعِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقُولُ يَوْمَ أُحُدٍ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ إِنْ تَشَأْ لاَ تُعْبَدْ فِي الأَرْضِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
O Allah, if Thou wilt (defeat Muslims), there will be none on the earth to worship Thee.
Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said on the day of the Battle of Uhud:

Context

This hadith reflects a moment of deep supplication during the Battle of Uhud, where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ expresses the dire consequences of defeat. His prayer emphasizes the significance of worship and the reliance on Allah in times of crisis, showcasing the spiritual dimension of warfare.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this reminds us of the importance of seeking divine assistance in our challenges. Whether personal or communal, turning to prayer can provide strength and clarity in difficult times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Assistance and Military Might and Warfare because it highlights the reliance on Allah during times of conflict and the spiritual aspect of warfare.

Divine AssistanceMilitary Might and Warfare

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This hadith is #4414 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said on the day of the Battle of Uhud:.

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