Sahih Muslim #6091

The Book of the Merits of the Companions
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، وَعَبْدَةُ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَتْ لِي عَائِشَةُ أَبَوَاكَ وَاللَّهِ مِنَ الَّذِينَ اسْتَجَابُوا لِلَّهِ وَالرَّسُولِ مِنْ بَعْدِ مَا أَصَابَهُمُ الْقَرْحُ ‏.‏
BY Allah, both fathers of yours are amongst those who have been men. tioned in this verse:" Those who responded to the call of Allah and the Messenger after the misfortune had fallen upon thein".
Narrated by Hisham reported on the authority of his father ('Urwa b. Zubair) that A'isha said:

Context

In this hadith, A'isha recounts the commendable response of the Prophet's (ﷺ) parents to the call of Allah and His Messenger after facing adversity. This statement serves to honor their legacy and highlights the virtue of perseverance in faith, especially during challenging times. It emphasizes the importance of responding to divine guidance.

Modern Application

This principle can inspire individuals today to remain steadfast in their faith, especially during difficult periods. It encourages believers to seek guidance and support from their faith community, reminding them that resilience is a key aspect of spiritual growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority because it acknowledges the significant role of the Prophet's parents in responding to divine guidance, reinforcing the importance of following the Prophet's example.

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This hadith is #6091 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Hisham reported on the authority of his father ('Urwa b. Zubair) that A'isha said:.

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