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Sahih al-Bukhari 4537 (Book 65, Hadith 60) #4321
Strengthening Faith Through Doubt

SUMMARY: Abraham's faith was strengthened when he asked Allah to show him how He gives life to the dead.

Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger said, "We have more right to be in doubt than Abraham when he said, 'My Lord! Show me how You give life to the dead'. He said, 'Do you not believe?' He said, 'Yes (I believe) but to be stronger in Faith'. "(2.260)
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، وَسَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ‏ "‏ نَحْنُ أَحَقُّ بِالشَّكِّ مِنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِذْ قَالَ ‏{‏رَبِّ أَرِنِي كَيْفَ تُحْيِي الْمَوْتَى قَالَ أَوَلَمْ تُؤْمِنْ قَالَ بَلَى وَلَكِنْ لِيَطْمَئِنَّ قَلْبِي‏}‏‏"‏

TOPICS
faith  *  doubt  *  strengthen

QUICK LESSONS:
Believe in God , Seek knowledge , Question your beliefs .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the importance of having faith in Allah and how it can be strengthened through doubt. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is narrating a story about Prophet Abraham, who asked Allah to show him how He gives life to the dead. In response, Allah asked if he believed, and Abraham replied that he did but wanted his faith to be stronger. This shows us that even though we may have doubts or questions about our faith, it does not mean that we lack belief in God; rather, it can help us strengthen our relationship with Him by seeking answers and understanding His will better. We should never be afraid of questioning our beliefs as long as we do so with an open heart and mind.

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