What is Sahih Muslim 7342 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Commentary on the Qur'an), narrated by 'A'isha reported that these words of Allah:, states: "" When they came upon you from above you and from below you and when the eyes turned dull and the hearts rose up to the throats" (xxxiii. 10) pertain to the day of Ditch."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 7342 in the Book of The Book of Commentary on the Qur'an.

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Sahih Muslim #7342

The Book of Commentary on the Qur'an

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 عَبْدَةُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، فِي قَوْلِهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ ‏{‏ إِذْ جَاءُوكُمْ مِنْ فَوْقِكُمْ وَمِنْ أَسْفَلَ مِنْكُمْ وَإِذْ زَاغَتِ الأَبْصَارُ وَبَلَغَتِ الْقُلُوبُ الْحَنَاجِرَ‏}‏ قَالَتْ كَانَ ذَلِكَ يَوْمَ الْخَنْدَقِ ‏.‏

" When they came upon you from above you and from below you and when the eyes turned dull and the hearts rose up to the throats" (xxxiii. 10) pertain to the day of Ditch.

Narrated by 'A'isha reported that these words of Allah:

Context

This hadith recounts a significant moment during the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq), where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) reflects on the intense fear and anxiety faced by the Muslims as they were besieged. The verse mentioned illustrates the psychological state of the believers during this critical time, emphasizing the challenges they endured and their reliance on divine support.

Modern Application

Understanding this historical context can help us appreciate the resilience required in times of personal or communal crisis. It encourages individuals to remain steadfast and seek support from their faith and community during challenging times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Historical Prophetic Events and Divine Revelation because it relates to a pivotal moment in Islamic history and reflects the divine guidance provided to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during a time of great difficulty.

Historical Prophetic Events Divine Revelation