Sahih Muslim #6904

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 مُوسَى بْنُ قُرَيْشٍ التَّمِيمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ بَكْرِ بْنِ مُضَرَ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنْ عِرَاكِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُتْبَةَ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ إِنَّ الْقَمَرَ انْشَقَّ عَلَى زَمَانِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏
Ibn 'Abbas reported that the moon was split up during the lifetime of Allah's Messenger (may peace he upon him).

Context

This hadith describes a miraculous event during the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, where the moon was split. This event serves as a testament to the Prophet's authority and the divine signs accompanying his mission, reinforcing the belief in miracles as part of his prophetic legacy.

Modern Application

In today's world, acknowledging the extraordinary in our lives can inspire faith and hope. Miracles, whether big or small, remind us of the divine presence and guidance in our journeys.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Miracles and Prophetic Authority because it highlights a significant event that underscores the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ unique status and the divine signs associated with him.

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And the moon - We have determined for it phases, until it returns [appearing] like the old date stalk.

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بسم2x
ٱلله2x
ٱلرحمن2x
ٱلرحيم2x
ٱقتربت1x
ٱلساعة1x
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ٱتسق1x
تلىها1x
ٱلسماء1x
ٱنشقت1x
قدرنه1x
منازل1x
حتى1x
عاد1x
كٱلعرجون1x
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This hadith is #6904 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell. It is graded Sahih.

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