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Sahih al-Bukhari 4715 (Book 65, Hadith 237) #4498
Worshipping Jinns and Embracing Islam

SUMMARY: This hadith explains that some Jinns were worshipped by people, but they later embraced Islam and the verse in the Quran was revealed regarding this.

Narrated 'Abdullah: Regarding the Verse: 'Those whom they call upon (worship) (like Jesus the Son of Mary or angels etc) desire (for themselves) means of access, to their Lord'. (17:57) (It was revealed regarding) some Jinns who used to be worshipped (by human beings). They later embraced Islam (while those people kept on worshipping them).
حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ أَبِي مَعْمَرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ فِي هَذِهِ الآيَةِ ‏{‏الَّذِينَ يَدْعُونَ يَبْتَغُونَ إِلَى رَبِّهِمِ الْوَسِيلَةَ‏}‏ قَالَ نَاسٌ مِنَ الْجِنِّ ‏{‏كَانُوا‏}‏ يُعْبَدُونَ فَأَسْلَمُوا‏.‏

TOPICS
worship  *  embrace  *  islam  *  jinn

QUICK LESSONS:
Believe in one God only - Allah; Spread message of peace & justice through Islamic teachings; Follow Prophet Muhammad's example; Respect all religions & beliefs; Be kind & compassionate towards others; Strive for knowledge & understanding .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about some jinns who were worshipped by people, but they later embraced Islam. The verse in the Quran was revealed regarding this incident. It teaches us that worshipping anyone other than Allah is wrong and it is important to embrace true faith of Islam. We should not worship anyone other than Allah as He alone deserves our worship and devotion. We should also strive to spread the message of peace, love, and justice through our actions which are based on Islamic teachings.

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