Hadith+
    Beta 2
Help
 
X
GO
Browse All Books    Browse All Topics
LiteView
 
Quick Search 
Sahih al-Bukhari 3908 (Book 63, Hadith 133) #3736
Invoking Mercy and Compassion

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) was pursued by Suraqa bin Malik bin Ju'sham when he migrated to Medina. The Prophet (ﷺ) invoked evil on him, causing his horse's forelegs to sink into the ground. Suraqa asked for mercy and the Prophet (ﷺ) invoked Allah for him. Later, Abu Bakr milked a bowl of milk for the Prophet (ﷺ).

Narrated Al-Bara: When the Prophet migrated to Medina, Suraqa bin Malik bin Ju'sham pursued him. The Prophet invoked evil on him, therefore the forelegs of his horse sank into the ground. Suraqa said (to the Prophet ), "Invoke Allah to rescue me, and I will not harm you".The Prophet invoked Allah for him. Then Allah's Messenger felt thirsty and he passed by a shepherd. Abu Bakr said, "I took a bowl and milked a little milk in it and brought it to the Prophet and he drank till I was pleased".
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا غُنْدَرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الْبَرَاءَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ لَمَّا أَقْبَلَ النَّبِيُّ إِلَى الْمَدِينَةِ تَبِعَهُ سُرَاقَةُ بْنُ مَالِكِ بْنِ جُعْشُمٍ، فَدَعَا عَلَيْهِ النَّبِيُّ فَسَاخَتْ بِهِ فَرَسُهُ‏.‏ قَالَ ادْعُ اللَّهَ لِي وَلاَ أَضُرُّكَ‏.‏ فَدَعَا لَهُ‏.‏ قَالَ فَعَطِشَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ فَمَرَّ بِرَاعٍ، قَالَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ فَأَخَذْتُ قَدَحًا فَحَلَبْتُ فِيهِ كُثْبَةً مِنْ لَبَنٍ، فَأَتَيْتُهُ فَشَرِبَ حَتَّى رَضِيتُ‏.‏

TOPICS
migration  *  mercy  *  compassion  *  invocation  *  hijrah  *  rahmah  *  istighfar

QUICK LESSONS:
Show mercy and compassion towards others even in difficult situations; Trust in Allah during times of hardship or difficulty; Have patience while seeking sustenance from Allah .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was pursued by Suraqa bin Malik bin Ju'sham when he migrated to Medina. Despite being in danger, the Prophet ﷺ showed mercy and compassion towards his pursuer by invoking Allah on his behalf after he asked for forgiveness. Later, Abu Bakr provided a bowl of milk for the Prophet ﷺ as sustenance during their journey. This hadith teaches us that even in difficult situations we should show mercy and compassion towards others as it is an important part of our faith as Muslims. We should also remember that Allah will provide us with sustenance if we are patient and trust in Him during times of hardship or difficulty.

Please use the feedback below to report any discrepancies or concerns.

Feedback           Discuss      Disclaimer     

haluk
  
Prev    Next