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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6001 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues), narrated by Anas b. malik reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "I came. And in the narration transmitted on the authority of Haddib (the words are): I happened to pass by Moses on the occasion of the Night journey near the red mound (and found him) saying his pray…"

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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 هَدَّابُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، وَشَيْبَانُ بْنُ فَرُّوخَ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، الْبُنَانِيِّ وَسُلَيْمَانَ التَّيْمِيِّ عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ أَتَيْتُ - وَفِي رِوَايَةِ هَدَّابٍ مَرَرْتُ - عَلَى مُوسَى لَيْلَةَ أُسْرِيَ بِي عِنْدَ الْكَثِيبِ الأَحْمَرِ وَهُوَ قَائِمٌ يُصَلِّي فِي قَبْرِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

I came. And in the narration transmitted on the authority of Haddib (the words are): I happened to pass by Moses on the occasion of the Night journey near the red mound (and found him) saying his prayer in his grave.

Narrated by Anas b. malik reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

This hadith recounts an extraordinary experience of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during the Night Journey, where he encounters Prophet Moses praying in his grave. This moment illustrates the connection between the Prophets and the continuity of worship, emphasizing the importance of prayer in the life of a believer.

Modern Application

In daily life, this hadith serves as a reminder of the significance of prayer and the spiritual connection it fosters. It encourages individuals to maintain their prayer routines, reflecting on the legacy of the Prophets and their devotion to Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophets and Prophetic Experience because it highlights the interaction between the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and another Prophet, showcasing the continuity of faith and worship among the Prophets.

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And when he came to it, he was called, "O Moses,

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And when Moses had completed the term and was traveling with his family, he perceived from the direction of the mount a fire. He said to his family, "Stay here; indeed, I have perceived a fire. Perhaps I will bring you from there [some] information or burning wood from the fire that you may warm yourselves."

فَلَمَّآ أَتَىٰهَا نُودِىَ مِن شَٰطِئِ ٱلْوَادِ ٱلْأَيْمَنِ فِى ٱلْبُقْعَةِ ٱلْمُبَٰرَكَةِ مِنَ ٱلشَّجَرَةِ أَن يَٰمُوسَىٰٓ إِنِّىٓ أَنَا ٱللَّهُ رَبُّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ

But when he came to it, he was called from the right side of the valley in a blessed spot - from the tree, "O Moses, indeed I am Allah, Lord of the worlds."

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This hadith is #6001 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas b. malik reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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