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Sahih Muslim 2851 (Book 53, Hadith 54) #14238
The Thick Skin of Unbelievers

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is teaching that the skin of an unbeliever will be very thick and difficult to penetrate, just like Uhud mountain.

It is transmitted on the authority of Abu Huraira that Allah's Messenger said: The molar tooth of an unbeliever or the canine teeth of an unbeliever will be like Uhud and the thickness of his skin a three night's journey.
حَدَّثَنِي سُرَيْجُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ صَالِحٍ، عَنْ هَارُونَ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ ضِرْسُ الْكَافِرِ أَوْ نَابُ الْكَافِرِ مِثْلُ أُحُدٍ وَغِلَظُ جِلْدِهِ مَسِيرَةُ ثَلاَثٍ

TOPICS
unbelievers  *  skin  *  thickness  *  mountain

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect those who do not share your beliefs; Do not underestimate your opponents; Persevere in trying times; Have patience when dealing with others' ideologies; Be resilient when faced with adversity.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith teaches us about the strength and resilience of unbelievers. It is said that the molar tooth or canine teeth of an unbeliever will be as strong as Uhud mountain, which was a mountain in Medina where a battle between Muslims and non-Muslims took place. Furthermore, it is said that the thickness of their skin will be so great that it would take three nights to travel across it. This metaphorically implies how difficult it can be to penetrate through their beliefs and ideologies. It also serves as a reminder for believers not to underestimate their opponents in any situation or circumstance.

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