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Is the Sahih Bukhari free from errors? Bismika Allahuma Forums > Introducing Islam > The Qur'an and as-Sunnah > Is the Sahih Bukhari free from errors? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PDAView Full Version : Is the Sahih Bukhari free from errors? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Faisal09-12-2003, 09:51 PM I'm having difficulties accepting the Sahih Bukhari as fault-free. There are several ahadith which I feel contradict each other. Allow me to show you the ahadith which are troubling me. These two ahadith obviously contradict each other: You offer a prayer which I did not see being offered by Allah's Apostle when we were in his company and he certainly had forbidden it (i.e. two Rakat after the Asr prayer). Narrated by Muawiya - 1.561 Whenever the Prophet come to me after the 'Asr prayer, he always prayed two Rakat. Narrated by Aisah - 1.567 It has been reported by three different sources that: Allah's Apostle said, "Good will remain (as a permanent quality) in the foreheads of horses till the Day of Resurrection." Narrated by Abdullah bin Umar, Ursa bin AL GA, Urwa bin Al Bariqi, 4.102, 103, 104 In the same chapter, reports No. 4.110 & 4.111 state that: heard the Prophet saying. "Evil omen is in three things: The horse, the woman and the house." Narrated by Abdullah bin Umar Allah's Apostle said "If there is any evil omen in anything, then it is in the woman, the horse and the house." Narrated by Sahl bin Sad Saidi In this last example it is mentioned that hazrat Zainab served the prophet Muhammad honey and another claims hazrat Hafsah was the person who served that honey: Volume 7, Book 63, Number 192: Narrated 'Ubaid bin 'Umar: I heard 'Aisha saying, "The Prophet used to stay for a long while with Zanab bint Jahsh and drink honey at her house. So Hafsa and I decided that if the Prophet came to anyone of us, she should say him, "I detect the smell of Maghafir (a nasty smelling gum) in you. Have you eaten Maghafir?' " So the Prophet visited one of them and she said to him similarly. The Prophet said, "Never mind, I have taken some honey at the house of Zainab bint Jahsh, but I shall never drink of it anymore." So there was revealed: 'O Prophet ! Why do you ban (for you) that which Allah has made lawful for you . . . If you two (wives of Prophet) turn in repentance to Allah,' (66.1-4) addressing Aisha and Hafsa. 'When the Prophet disclosed a matter in confidence to some of his wives.' (66.3) namely his saying: But I have taken some honey." Volume 7, Book 63, Number 193: Narrated 'Aisha: Allah's Apostle was fond of honey and sweet edible things and (it was his habit) that after finishing the 'Asr prayer he would visit his wives and stay with one of them at that time. Once he went to Hafsa, the daughter of 'Umar and stayed with her more than usual. I got jealous and asked the reason for that. I was told that a lady of her folk had given her a skin filled with honey as a present, and that she made a syrup from it and gave it to the Prophet to drink (and that was the reason for the delay). I said, "By Allah we will play a trick on him (to prevent him from doing so)." So I said to Sada bint Zam'a "The Prophet will approach you, and when he comes near you, say: 'Have you taken Maghafir (a bad-smelling gum)?' He will say, 'No.' Then say to him: 'Then what is this bad smell which i smell from you?' He will say to you, 'Hafsa made me drink honey syrup.' Then say: Perhaps the bees of that honey had sucked the juice of the tree of Al-'Urfut.' I shall also say the same. O you, Safiyya, say the same." Later Sada said, "By Allah, as soon as he (the Prophet ) stood at the door, I was about to say to him what you had ordered me to say because I was afraid of you." So when the Prophet came near Sada, she said to him, "O Allah's Apostle! Have you taken Maghafir?" He said, "No." She said. "Then what is this bad smell which I detect on you?" He said, "Hafsa made me drink honey syrup." She said, "Perhaps its bees had sucked the juice of Al-'Urfut tree." When he came to me, I also said the same, and when he went to Safiyya, she also said the same. And when the Prophet again went to Hafsa, she said, 'O Allah's Apostle! Shall I give you more of that drink?" He said, "I am not in need of it." Sada said, "By Allah, we deprived him (of it)." I said to her, "Keep quiet." ' I'm not trying to prove anything here, I'm just searching for the truth. I ask the brothers and sisters in this forum to help me to an better understanding of the position of Ahadith in Islam. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahudi_Mushlam09-13-2003, 09:00 AM these are good questions. but the validity of bukhari is a given, and should not be questioned. however, this is the manner in which a muslim should approach such dillemas, in seeking the truth and not "trying to prove anything here." about the 2 rak'at after 'asr; this reflects 2 different opinions that still exist among the major madahib. malikis still do not pray between asr and maghrib. often the prophet (as) would make specific injuctions for specific individuals or times, which is why there is the existance of appearingly contradictory hadith, and why there is such a debate among scholars even today. you can look at the position of each and evaluate which is stronger. the situation still does not detract from the command of the prophet (as) to those specific individuals in the isnad on that circumstance. the horse one is more difficult, and i cannot say i have studied this. however, i will suggest there is a considerable difference between a permanent quality in the head of a horse (ie, a horse's intelligence, which is a blessing to humans) and that they can be an omen by bringing ruin, injury, or even used against an individual as in war, etc. similarly with the last one; i am more familiar with the narration by a'isha. however, it is plausible and even reaonable that the wives played similar tricks upon each other before infuriating the prophet (as). sorry i cannot be of more help in this, but it may be helpful to consult a muhadith, someone who has studied (and often memorized all the isnad and matn) the hadith. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr Burns09-13-2003, 10:15 AM I'm having difficulties accepting the Sahih Bukhari as fault-free. There are several ahadith which I feel contradict each other... I'm not trying to prove anything here, I'm just searching for the truth. I ask the brothers and sisters in this forum to help me to an better understanding of the position of Ahadith in Islam. OK. Just pretend that your text is just a document from the government, so it is supposed to contain all sorts of errors, but as the government will point out, there are no errors. You are welcome. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Faisal09-14-2003, 12:30 AM Yahudi_Mushlam, Thank you for your answer. Mr Burns, I suppose you're not a Muslim, eh? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr Burns09-14-2003, 01:18 AM Mr Burns, I suppose you're not a Muslim, eh? What's a "Muslim"? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Faisal09-14-2003, 01:38 AM Mr Burns, I suppose you're not a Muslim, eh? What's a "Muslim"? Muslim=about 4-5 1/2 foot tall being that has large yellowish green oval eyes, spindly frame and limbs; hands with 3 long boneless fingers that look like an ordinary finger. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr Burns09-14-2003, 02:53 AM Muslim=about 4-5 1/2 foot tall being that has large yellowish green oval eyes, spindly frame and limbs; hands with 3 long boneless fingers that look like an ordinary finger. Ah, yes! Those responsible for crashing planes into buildings! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Faisal09-14-2003, 03:08 AM Muslim=about 4-5 1/2 foot tall being that has large yellowish green oval eyes, spindly frame and limbs; hands with 3 long boneless fingers that look like an ordinary finger. Ah, yes! Those responsible for crashing planes into buildings! No, those responsible for crashing UFOs into the Mayan pyramids. Are we getting somewhere with this? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abu Mujahid Al-Canadi09-14-2003, 03:31 AM Greetings, First a comment on the topic: If we attribute 100% correctness to Bukhari then we attribute to it almost divine status, which is unthinkable. Secondly, those interested in this subject are urged to read about Bukhari and his hadith-collecting, which was a herculean task in his day. His contribution to Islam is immeasurable. Also advisable is to read Ibn Hajar Al Asqalani and what he had to say in his commentary on Bukhari about certain hadith in Bukhari which he found problematic. As for my comment to this person here who just could not resist making the "plane flying into buildings" remark: Never forget that Hitler professed Christianity and that the
Church was very complicit. Never forget that those who killed hundreds of
thousands in If you are an athiest: It was in the name of secularism that two world wars were fought. So planes into buildings is a pinprick compared to what non-Muslims have done. You know - best described as: the ones who have their fingers on the button. Why could not the good ol U.S. of A have orchestrated 9-11? Unbelievable? Off-the-edge conspiracy theory? Do yourself a favour and look up "operation northwoods" on a Google search. THEN talk. Abu Mujahid - The Canadian -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr Burns09-15-2003, 04:26 AM Are we getting somewhere with this? No. You are welcome. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr Burns09-15-2003, 04:29 AM Never forget that Hitler professed Christianity and that the
Church was very complicit. Never forget that those who killed hundreds of
thousands in Bad, bad Christianity! If you are an athiest: It was in the name of secularism that two world wars were fought. Bad, bad secularism! So planes into buildings is a pinprick compared to what non-Muslims have done. You know - best described as: the ones who have their fingers on the button. I'm sure that's comforting for the families of the 2,900 odd victims. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, anyway. Why could not the good ol U.S. of A have orchestrated 9-11? Unbelievable? Off-the-edge conspiracy theory? Do yourself a favour and look up "operation northwoods" on a Google search. THEN talk. *yawn* Heard it all before. Can I talk now? Ha. Ha. Ha. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hesham Azmy09-20-2003, 08:22 AM Dear brother Faisal, assalamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullah wa brakatoh, I was passing by these boards when I read your post. Your question whether Sahih-ul-Bukhari is error free or not, I believe the answer should be YES, it is error free because it includes the words of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him). Someone has mentioned something about problematic hadiths in Sahih-ul-Bukhari in Ibn Hajar's commentary, with all due respect, Imam Ibn Hajar Al-'Aqalani was the best defender of Sahih-ul-Bukhari against those who criticized it like Ad-Darqatni although these critics were merely objecting against some *Sahih* hadiths that do not strictly follow the prescribed methodology of Imam Al-Bukhari, they were actually blaming the Imam for including these hadiths. All hadith specialists agree that Sahih-ul-Bukhari includes NO weak or fabricated hadiths. As for the 'problematic' hadiths mentioned by you, I have no ready answer for the issue of two Rak'as after 'Asr prayer but I can be of some benefit in others. The first hadith is reported in Sahih-ul-Bukhari as following, Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: Allah's Apostle said, "Good will remain (as a permanent quality) in the foreheads of horses till the Day of Resurrection." 4.103: Narrated Ursa bin ALGA: The Prophet said, "Good will remain (as a permanent quality) in the foreheads of horses till the Day of Resurrection." And narrated Anas bin Malik: Allah's Apostle said, "There is a blessing in the fore-heads of horses." 4.104: Narrated `Urwa Al-Bariqi: The Prophet said, "Good will remain (as a permanent quality) in the foreheads of horses (for Jihad) till the Day of Resurrection, for they bring about either a reward (in the Hereafter) or booty (in this world." 4.105: Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "If somebody keeps a horse in Allah's Cause motivated by his faith in Allah and his belief in His Promise, then he will be rewarded on the Day of Resurrection for what the horse has eaten or drunk and for its dung and urine." So the meaning of the hadith is pretty clear that it refers to Jihad. These hadiths are mentioned in the Book of Jihad, so let's be no doubt concerning their meaning. I'm somewhat perplexed whether you have bothered to read these hadiths you are alluding to!! As for the following hadiths, 4.110: Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: I heard the Prophet saying. "Evil omen is in three things: The horse, the woman and the house." 4.111: Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d Saidi: Allah's Apostle said "If there is any evil omen in anything, then it is in the woman, the horse and the house." The meaning has been explained by so many scholars. Ibn Qutaibah said that people of Jahiliyyah used to believe in bad omens, so the Prophet prohibited this but they did not stop and still believed in bad omens in these three things. Ibn-ul-'Arabi said that if Allah created bad omen, it would be in these three. Al-Maziri said that if bad omen existed, it would be in these three. However, it is reported that 'Aisha rejected this hadith and said that the Prophet actually said, "May Allah curse the Jews, they claim that bad omen is in three things ....... " but this hadith is weak due to interrupted isnad. It is also reported that 'Aisha said, "People of Jahilliya used to believe in bad omen and say that bad omen is in three things .... " but this is weak too. As for the two hadiths about honey, they apparently refer to two different events. This should not be a problem. I hope this helps. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DoctorYes03-16-2004, 12:06 AM I'm having difficulties accepting the Sahih Bukhari as fault-free. There are several ahadith which I feel contradict each other. Allow me to show you the ahadith which are troubling me. These two ahadith obviously contradict each other: You offer a prayer which I did not see being offered by Allah's Apostle when we were in his company and he certainly had forbidden it (i.e. two Rakat after the Asr prayer). Narrated by Muawiya - 1.561 Whenever the Prophet come to me after the 'Asr prayer, he always prayed two Rakat. Narrated by Aisah - 1.567 It has been reported by three different sources that: Allah's Apostle said, "Good will remain (as a permanent quality) in the foreheads of horses till the Day of Resurrection." Narrated by Abdullah bin Umar, Ursa bin AL GA, Urwa bin Al Bariqi, 4.102, 103, 104 In the same chapter, reports No. 4.110 & 4.111 state that: heard the Prophet saying. "Evil omen is in three things: The horse, the woman and the house." Narrated by Abdullah bin Umar Allah's Apostle said "If there is any evil omen in anything, then it is in the woman, the horse and the house." Narrated by Sahl bin Sad Saidi In this last example it is mentioned that hazrat Zainab served the prophet Muhammad honey and another claims hazrat Hafsah was the person who served that honey: Volume 7, Book 63, Number 192: Narrated 'Ubaid bin 'Umar: I heard 'Aisha saying, "The Prophet used to stay for a long while with Zanab bint Jahsh and drink honey at her house. So Hafsa and I decided that if the Prophet came to anyone of us, she should say him, "I detect the smell of Maghafir (a nasty smelling gum) in you. Have you eaten Maghafir?' " So the Prophet visited one of them and she said to him similarly. The Prophet said, "Never mind, I have taken some honey at the house of Zainab bint Jahsh, but I shall never drink of it anymore." So there was revealed: 'O Prophet ! Why do you ban (for you) that which Allah has made lawful for you . . . If you two (wives of Prophet) turn in repentance to Allah,' (66.1-4) addressing Aisha and Hafsa. 'When the Prophet disclosed a matter in confidence to some of his wives.' (66.3) namely his saying: But I have taken some honey." Volume 7, Book 63, Number 193: Narrated 'Aisha: Allah's Apostle was fond of honey and sweet edible things and (it was his habit) that after finishing the 'Asr prayer he would visit his wives and stay with one of them at that time. Once he went to Hafsa, the daughter of 'Umar and stayed with her more than usual. I got jealous and asked the reason for that. I was told that a lady of her folk had given her a skin filled with honey as a present, and that she made a syrup from it and gave it to the Prophet to drink (and that was the reason for the delay). I said, "By Allah we will play a trick on him (to prevent him from doing so)." So I said to Sada bint Zam'a "The Prophet will approach you, and when he comes near you, say: 'Have you taken Maghafir (a bad-smelling gum)?' He will say, 'No.' Then say to him: 'Then what is this bad smell which i smell from you?' He will say to you, 'Hafsa made me drink honey syrup.' Then say: Perhaps the bees of that honey had sucked the juice of the tree of Al-'Urfut.' I shall also say the same. O you, Safiyya, say the same." Later Sada said, "By Allah, as soon as he (the Prophet ) stood at the door, I was about to say to him what you had ordered me to say because I was afraid of you." So when the Prophet came near Sada, she said to him, "O Allah's Apostle! Have you taken Maghafir?" He said, "No." She said. "Then what is this bad smell which I detect on you?" He said, "Hafsa made me drink honey syrup." She said, "Perhaps its bees had sucked the juice of Al-'Urfut tree." When he came to me, I also said the same, and when he went to Safiyya, she also said the same. And when the Prophet again went to Hafsa, she said, 'O Allah's Apostle! Shall I give you more of that drink?" He said, "I am not in need of it." Sada said, "By Allah, we deprived him (of it)." I said to her, "Keep quiet." ' I'm not trying to prove anything here, I'm just searching for the truth. I ask the brothers and sisters in this forum to help me to an better understanding of the position of Ahadith in Islam. Because Bhukary is only human. The Quran is sufficient and you wouldn't have to wrestle with those inconsistencies of bhukary and company because THEY ARE NOT FROM GOD. 39: 23. Allah has revealed the best announcement(HADITH), a book conformable in its various parts, repeating, whereat do shudder the skins of those who fear their Lord, then their skins and their hearts become pliant to the remembrance of Allah; this is Allah's guidance, He guides with it whom He pleases; and (as for) him whom Allah makes err, there is no guide for him. 52: 34. Then let them bring an announcement (HADITH) like it if they are truthful. 77: 50. In what announcement (HADITH), then, after it, will they believe? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ansar03-16-2004, 01:06 AM Dear brother Faisal, assalamu 'alaikum wa rahmatullah wa brakatoh, I was passing by these boards when I read your post. Your question whether Sahih-ul-Bukhari is error free or not, I believe the answer should be YES, it is error free because it includes the words of our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him). Someone has mentioned something about problematic hadiths in Sahih-ul-Bukhari in Ibn Hajar's commentary, with all due respect, Imam Ibn Hajar Al-'Aqalani was the best defender of Sahih-ul-Bukhari against those who criticized it like Ad-Darqatni although these critics were merely objecting against some *Sahih* hadiths that do not strictly follow the prescribed methodology of Imam Al-Bukhari, they were actually blaming the Imam for including these hadiths. All hadith specialists agree that Sahih-ul-Bukhari includes NO weak or fabricated hadiths. salaam. I dont think thats true. there are some weak ahadith in the sahih bukhari. Imam Nawawi said that a number of scholars found some hadiths weak. If you want i will get the exact quote. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahudi_Mushlam03-16-2004, 09:43 AM salaam. I dont think thats true. there are some weak ahadith in the sahih bukhari. Imam Nawawi said that a number of scholars found some hadiths weak. If you want i will get the exact quote. no, there was complete consensus about all the hadith in bukhari during his time, except for 4 hadith, which were later shown that bukhari was right. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nzingha03-16-2004, 03:11 PM no, there was complete consensus about all the hadith in bukhari during his time, except for 4 hadith, which were later shown that bukhari was right. can you provide further information on that.. such as defining a "complete consensus" by whom and about what exactly. And the question of the four ahadith.. which ones, what was at question.. and the outcome? I've always been told otherwise so this is intersting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahudi_Mushlam03-20-2004, 09:12 PM I've always been told otherwise so this is intersting by whom? i would question using the internet as a source. the question over the 4 hadith had to do with isnaad. bukhari thought they were sahih, others did not, and it was later revealed after his lifetime that he was correct. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ansar03-20-2004, 11:17 PM In his Kitāb al-Tatabbu‘, al-Dāraqut.nī argues for the weakness of 78 hadiths in al-Bukhārī, 100 in Muslim, and 32 in both based on isnād and matn criticism. ----------- you can read further: http://mac.abc.se/home/onesr/d/whb_e.pdf -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahudi_Mushlam03-21-2004, 08:14 PM Al- Suyūt. ī also states: Shaykh al-Islām said: “What al-Nawawī mentioned in Sharh. S. ah. īh. Muslim is based on the perspective of the majority (al-aktharīn); as for that of the verifying authorities (al-muh. aqqiqūn), then no. For the verifying authorities also agree with Ibn al-S. alāh. .”8 By “Shaykh al-Islām” al-Suyūt. ī means the spotless H. āfiz and immaculate Imām Ibn H. ajar al- ‘Asqalānī and his book al-Nukat ‘alā Ibn al-S. alāh. .9 Al-Suyūt. ī goes on to quote in detail – mostly from Hadī al-Sārī – the refutations of Ibn H. ajar to al-Dāraqut. nī’s criticism, showing that, in effect, the latter fails to invalidate the view of the S. ah. īh. ayn as 100% s.ah.īh. so it would appear that even these criticisms have been addressed. as i said, at the time of bukhari himself, his hadith were completely agreed upon by the ulema with the sole exception of 4 which were later shown he was correct. The short formula “whether the S. ah.īh. ayn are or not 100% s. ah.īh. ” remains tenuous and misleading, for the Umma far and wide – meaning the Consensus of the Fuqahā’ generation after generation – have been satisfied that they are. even this article indicates that the consensus remains it is sahih. i have already took exception to some of the works of
haddad, who uses some strange interpretations (ie, sun rising in the west means
islam rising in n again, i would urge caution about using the net to learn islam. . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nzingha03-22-2004, 01:03 AM by whom? i would question using the internet as a source. You shouldn't set up a question to negate it ya know. Try reading Hadith Literature by Siddiqi the question over the 4 hadith had to do with isnaad. bukhari thought they were sahih, others did not, and it was later revealed after his lifetime that he was correct. I previously asked for more information regarding this. can you provide it? If you can't its ok.. I was just curious. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahudi_Mushlam03-24-2004, 04:56 PM I previously asked for more information regarding this. can you provide it? If you can't its ok.. I was just curious. http://www.al-basheer.com/newpages/athority/authority.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timur Khan04-09-2004, 01:46 PM Assalam Aleikum Br. Faisal. Here is a link to a book that is an introduction to proofs on key issues concerning prayer according to the Hanafi Madh-hab. It is not a polemic work, but rather an explanation conerning the minor differences in certain issues between the madhhabs. This is the title of the book: Fiqh al-Imam Key Proofs in Hanafi Fiqh by Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Here is a link that sells the book. The book is very good and wel written and concise. It does not have every single issue, only key points that will leave a unique impression on the novice. http://www.al-rashad.com/books/fiqh.htm I'm having difficulties accepting the Sahih Bukhari as fault-free. There are several ahadith which I feel contradict each other. Allow me to show you the ahadith which are troubling me. These two ahadith obviously contradict each other: You offer a prayer which I did not see being offered by Allah's Apostle when we were in his company and he certainly had forbidden it (i.e. two Rakat after the Asr prayer). Narrated by Muawiya - 1.561 Whenever the Prophet come to me after the 'Asr prayer, he always prayed two Rakat. Narrated by Aisah - 1.567 It has been reported by three different sources that: Allah's Apostle said, "Good will remain (as a permanent quality) in the foreheads of horses till the Day of Resurrection." Narrated by Abdullah bin Umar, Ursa bin AL GA, Urwa bin Al Bariqi, 4.102, 103, 104 In the same chapter, reports No. 4.110 & 4.111 state that: heard the Prophet saying. "Evil omen is in three things: The horse, the woman and the house." Narrated by Abdullah bin Umar Allah's Apostle said "If there is any evil omen in anything, then it is in the woman, the horse and the house." Narrated by Sahl bin Sad Saidi In this last example it is mentioned that hazrat Zainab served the prophet Muhammad honey and another claims hazrat Hafsah was the person who served that honey: Volume 7, Book 63, Number 192: Narrated 'Ubaid bin 'Umar: I heard 'Aisha saying, "The Prophet used to stay for a long while with Zanab bint Jahsh and drink honey at her house. So Hafsa and I decided that if the Prophet came to anyone of us, she should say him, "I detect the smell of Maghafir (a nasty smelling gum) in you. Have you eaten Maghafir?' " So the Prophet visited one of them and she said to him similarly. The Prophet said, "Never mind, I have taken some honey at the house of Zainab bint Jahsh, but I shall never drink of it anymore." So there was revealed: 'O Prophet ! Why do you ban (for you) that which Allah has made lawful for you . . . If you two (wives of Prophet) turn in repentance to Allah,' (66.1-4) addressing Aisha and Hafsa. 'When the Prophet disclosed a matter in confidence to some of his wives.' (66.3) namely his saying: But I have taken some honey." Volume 7, Book 63, Number 193: Narrated 'Aisha: Allah's Apostle was fond of honey and sweet edible things and (it was his habit) that after finishing the 'Asr prayer he would visit his wives and stay with one of them at that time. Once he went to Hafsa, the daughter of 'Umar and stayed with her more than usual. I got jealous and asked the reason for that. I was told that a lady of her folk had given her a skin filled with honey as a present, and that she made a syrup from it and gave it to the Prophet to drink (and that was the reason for the delay). I said, "By Allah we will play a trick on him (to prevent him from doing so)." So I said to Sada bint Zam'a "The Prophet will approach you, and when he comes near you, say: 'Have you taken Maghafir (a bad-smelling gum)?' He will say, 'No.' Then say to him: 'Then what is this bad smell which i smell from you?' He will say to you, 'Hafsa made me drink honey syrup.' Then say: Perhaps the bees of that honey had sucked the juice of the tree of Al-'Urfut.' I shall also say the same. O you, Safiyya, say the same." Later Sada said, "By Allah, as soon as he (the Prophet ) stood at the door, I was about to say to him what you had ordered me to say because I was afraid of you." So when the Prophet came near Sada, she said to him, "O Allah's Apostle! Have you taken Maghafir?" He said, "No." She said. "Then what is this bad smell which I detect on you?" He said, "Hafsa made me drink honey syrup." She said, "Perhaps its bees had sucked the juice of Al-'Urfut tree." When he came to me, I also said the same, and when he went to Safiyya, she also said the same. And when the Prophet again went to Hafsa, she said, 'O Allah's Apostle! Shall I give you more of that drink?" He said, "I am not in need of it." Sada said, "By Allah, we deprived him (of it)." I said to her, "Keep quiet." ' I'm not trying to prove anything here, I'm just searching for the truth. I ask the brothers and sisters in this forum to help me to an better understanding of the position of Ahadith in Islam. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- vBulletin® v3.7.2, Copyright ©2000-2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. http://forum.bismikaallahuma.org/archive/index.php/t-164.html |
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