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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2552 in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #2552

Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2552 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Jihad), narrated by It was narrated that Harith bin Hassan said:, states: "“I came to Al-Madinah and saw the Prophet (ﷺ) standing on the pulpit, and Bilal standing in front of him, with his sword by his side, and (I saw) a black flag. I said: ‘Who is this?’ He said: ‘This is…"

The Chapters on Jihad

Da'if

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَيَّاشٍ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنِ الْحَارِثِ بْنِ حَسَّانَ، قَالَ قَدِمْتُ الْمَدِينَةَ فَرَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَائِمًا عَلَى الْمِنْبَرِ وَبِلاَلٌ قَائِمٌ بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ مُتَقَلِّدٌ سَيْفًا وَإِذَا رَايَةٌ سَوْدَاءُ فَقُلْتُ مَنْ هَذَا قَالُوا هَذَا عَمْرُو بْنُ الْعَاصِ قَدِمَ مِنْ غَزَاةٍ ‏.‏

“I came to Al-Madinah and saw the Prophet (ﷺ) standing on the pulpit, and Bilal standing in front of him, with his sword by his side, and (I saw) a black flag. I said: ‘Who is this?’ He said: ‘This is ‘Amr bin ‘As, who has just come back from a campaign.’”

Narrated by It was narrated that Harith bin Hassan said:

Context

This hadith describes a moment when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was seen on the pulpit with Bilal and Amr bin ‘As, indicating a significant event following a military campaign. It highlights the role of leadership and the presence of military might in the early Islamic community. The scene underscores the importance of unity and strength in the face of challenges.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this can inspire communities to recognize the importance of leadership and solidarity during challenging times. It encourages individuals to support their leaders and work together for common goals, especially in community service or social initiatives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Jihad and Military Might and Warfare because it illustrates the context of military campaigns and the presence of leadership during significant events in Islamic history.

Jihad Military Might and Warfare