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Sahih al-Bukhari 4917 (Book 65, Hadith 437) #4697
Context of Verse 68:13

SUMMARY: This hadith explains the context of a verse from the Quran which was revealed in connection with a man from Quraish who had a notable sign similar to that of a sheep.

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: (regarding the Verse):-- 'Cruel after all that, base-born (of illegitimate birth)'. (68:13) It was revealed in connection with a man from Quraish who had a notable sign (Zanamah) similar to the notable sign which usually-hung on the neck of a sheep (to recognize it).
حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ، عَنْ أَبِي حَصِينٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ ‏{‏عُتُلٍّ بَعْدَ ذَلِكَ زَنِيمٍ‏}‏ قَالَ رَجُلٌ مِنْ قُرَيْشٍ لَهُ زَنَمَةٌ مِثْلُ زَنَمَةِ الشَّاةِ‏.‏

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verse  *  sign  *  sheep  *  quraish

QUICK LESSONS:
Be kind and compassionate towards others regardless of their background or situation. Respect everyone equally no matter what their circumstances are.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith explains the context behind verse 68:13 in the Quran. It was revealed in connection with a man from Quraish who had an unusual physical feature that resembled that of a sheep's neck tag. The man was known for his cruelty and illegitimate birth, and this verse serves as an example to remind us not to be cruel or unjust even if we are born into difficult circumstances. We should strive to be kind and compassionate towards others regardless of their background or situation.

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