Sahih Muslim #6898

Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell
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، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ جَمِيعًا عَنْ أَبِي، مُعَاوِيَةَ ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصِ بْنِ غِيَاثٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي كِلاَهُمَا، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مِنْجَابُ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ التَّمِيمِيُّ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ أَبِي مَعْمَرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ بَيْنَمَا نَحْنُ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِنًى إِذَا انْفَلَقَ الْقَمَرُ فِلْقَتَيْنِ فَكَانَتْ فِلْقَةٌ وَرَاءَ الْجَبَلِ وَفِلْقَةٌ دُونَهُ فَقَالَ لَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ اشْهَدُوا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
We were along with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) at Mina, that moon was split up into two. One of its parts was behind the mountain and the other one was on this side of the mountain. Allah's Messenger (may peace be upbn him) said to us: Bear witness to this.
Narrated by This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Abdullah b. Mas'ud (who said):

Context

This hadith recounts a miraculous event witnessed by the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) at Mina, where the moon was split into two distinct parts. The Prophet instructed them to bear witness to this extraordinary occurrence. This event served as a powerful sign of his prophethood and a reminder of Allah's omnipotence, reinforcing the faith of those present.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, moments of awe and wonder can inspire us to appreciate the beauty and mysteries of the world around us. Such experiences can strengthen our faith and encourage us to share our beliefs with others, fostering a sense of community and connection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Miracles and Prophetic Warning because it demonstrates a miraculous sign from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) while also serving as a warning to heed the messages of faith.

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This hadith is #6898 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell. It is graded Sahih and narrated by This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Abdullah b. Mas'ud (who said):.

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