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

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 3093 in the Book of The Book of Jihad.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3093

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3093 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Jihad), narrated by Narrated It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:, states: ": “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘I have been sent with concise speech and I have been supported with fear. While I was sleeping, the keys to the treasures of the Earth were brought to me and placed in…"

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Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ مَعْمَرًا، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ قُلْتُ عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ نَعَمْ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، ح وَأَنْبَأَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَمْرِو بْنِ السَّرْحِ، وَالْحَارِثُ بْنُ مِسْكِينٍ، قِرَاءَةً عَلَيْهِ وَأَنَا أَسْمَعُ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لأَحْمَدَ - قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ بُعِثْتُ بِجَوَامِعِ الْكَلِمِ وَنُصِرْتُ بِالرُّعْبِ وَبَيْنَا أَنَا نَائِمٌ أُتِيتُ بِمَفَاتِيحِ خَزَائِنِ الأَرْضِ فَوُضِعَتْ فِي يَدِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ فَذَهَبَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَنْتُمْ تَنْتَثِلُونَهَا ‏.‏

: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘I have been sent with concise speech and I have been supported with fear. While I was sleeping, the keys to the treasures of the Earth were brought to me and placed in my hands.’” Abu Hurairah said: “The Messenger of Allah has gone and you are acquiring them.”

Narrated by Narrated It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Hurairah narrates a profound statement from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding his mission and the divine support he received. The Prophet mentions being sent with concise and impactful speech, emphasizing the importance of clarity in communication. He also describes a vision where the keys to the treasures of the Earth were placed in his hands, symbolizing the vast responsibilities and opportunities bestowed upon him. This highlights the significance of his prophetic role and the divine backing he received.

Modern Application

In today's world, the principle of concise and effective communication is vital, especially in leadership and education. Just as the Prophet ﷺ emphasized clarity, we can apply this by ensuring our messages are straightforward and impactful, fostering better understanding and cooperation in our communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings because it conveys the essence of the Prophet's mission and the divine support he received.

Prophetic Teachings