HADITH RESEARCH - 1

AHADITH - PECULIAR
INFORMATION - I

Note: Such atypical Ahadith falling into the category of Sahih, authentic Ahadith, speak of the scrupulous and straightforward nature of the companions and the compilers, being the epitome of sincerity, courage, and probity, they never felt conscious about any question which might be raised about their narrations and recordings or the integrity of even their selves.

(1) Abdullah Bin Masud related from himself

Allah pleased with the repentance of His slave          

(4) CHAPTER. At-Tauba (turning to Allah in repentance);

Qatada said, "...Turn to Allah with sincere repentance...' (66:8) means true and constructive repentance.”

Bukhari Volume 8, Book 80, Number 6308:

Narrated Al-Harith bin Suwaid:

'Abdullah bin Masud related to us two narrations: One from the Prophet (s) and the other from himself, saying: A believer sees his sins as if he were sitting under a mountain which, he is afraid, may fall on him; whereas the wicked person considers his sins as flies passing over his nose and he just drives them away like this." Abu Shihab (the sub-narrator) moved his hand over his nose in illustration. (Ibn Masud added): Allah's Apostle (s) said, "Allah is more pleased with the repentance of His slave than a man who encamps at a place where his life is jeopardized, but he has his riding beast carrying his food and water. He then rests his head and sleeps for a short while and wakes to find his riding beast gone. (He starts looking for it) and suffers from severe heat and thirst or what Allah wished (him to suffer from). He then says, 'I will go back to my place.' He returns and sleeps again, and then (getting up), he raises his head to find his riding beast standing beside him."

Bukhari Volume 8, Book 80, Number 6309:

Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Allah's Apostle (s) said, "Allah is more pleased with the repentance of His slave than anyone of you is pleased with finding his camel which he had lost in the desert."

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 60, Number 3470:

Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:

The Prophet (s) said, "Amongst the men of Bani Israel there was a man who had murdered ninety-nine persons. Then he set out asking (whether his repentance could be accepted or not). He came upon a monk and asked him if his repentance could be accepted. The monk replied in the negative and so the man killed him. He kept on asking till a man advised him to go to the such and such village. (So he left for it) but death overtook him on the way. While dying, he turned his chest towards that village (where he had hoped his repentance would be accepted), and so the angels of mercy and the angels of punishment quarreled amongst themselves regarding him. Allah ordered the village (towards which he was going) to come closer to him, and ordered the village (whence he had come), to go far away, and then He ordered the angels to measure the distances between his body and the two villages. So he was found to be one span closer to the village (he was going to). So he was forgiven."

(2) Abu Huraira stay with Prophet (s) 
only 3 Years 

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 61, Number 3591:

Narrated Abu Huraira:

I enjoyed the company of Allah's Apostle (s) for three years, and during the other years of my life, never was I so anxious to understand the (Prophet's) traditions as I was during those three years. I heard him saying, beckoning with his hand in this way, "Before the Hour you will fight with people who will have hairy shoes and live in Al-Bariz. (Note)" (Sufyan, the sub-narrator once said, "And they are the people of Al-Bazir.")

Note: Persians & Kurds (From Urdu translation)

(3) Abu Hurairah narrated maximum
number of Ahadis

(42) CHAPTER. (What is said regarding) the memorization of the (religious) knowledge.

Bukhari Volume 1, Book 3, Number 118: [7354]

Narrated Abu Hurairah:

People say that I have narrated many Ahadis (the Prophet's narrations). Had it not been for two Ayahs in the Qur'an, I would not have narrated a single Hadis, and the Ayahs are:

"Verily, those who conceal the clear proofs, and pieces of evidence and the guidance, which We have sent down after We have made it clear for the people in the Book, they are the ones cursed by Allah and cursed by the cursers. Except those who repent and do righteous deeds, and openly declare (the truth which they concealed). These, I will accept their repentance. And I am the One Who accepts repentance, the Most Merciful." (2:159-160)

And no doubt our Muhajirin (emigrant) brothers used to be busy in the market with their business (bargains) and our Ansari brothers used to be busy with their property (agriculture). (Note) But I (Abu Hurairah) used to stick to Allah's Messenger, contented with what will fill my stomach and I used to attend that which they used not to attend and I used to memorize that which they used not to memorize.

Note: Reason for little provocative comments about the Muhajirin & Ansar divulges that Abu Huraira was conscious of the fact that having stayed only 3 years in the company of the Prophet (s), narrating around 7500 Ahadith, much more than any other Sahaba, looks little odd.  

002: 159-160

Maududi: “Indeed Allah curses, and the cursers, too, curse those who conceal the clear teachings and guidance We have sent down after we have made these plain in the Book for the guidance of all mankind. ¹⁶⁰ I, however, will forgive those of them who repent of it, mend their ways, and make own what they were concealing: for I am very generous in accepting repentance and showing mercy.”

(4) Abu Hurairah narrates there are
TWO kinds of knowledge

Bukhari Volume 1, Book 3, Number 120:

Narrated Abu Hurairah:

I have memorized two kinds of knowledge from Allah's Messenger (s). I have propagated one of them to you and if I propagated the second, then my pharynx (throat) will be cut off (i.e. killed).

Note: Please see Understanding Hadith, (2) Searching for plausible rationale……

https://tariqr.blogspot.com/2022/04/hadith-requiring-research.html

(5) Abu Huraira accepted adding to
Ahadis from his own

(2) CHAPTER. It is obligatory to spend on one's wife and household.

Bukhari Volume 7, Book 69, Number 5355:

Narrated Abu Huraira:

"The Prophet (s) said, 'The best alms is that which is given when one is rich, and a giving hand is better than a taking one, and you should start first to support your dependents.' A wife says, 'You should either provide me with food or divorce me.' A slave says, 'Give me food and enjoy my service." A son says, "Give me food; to whom do you leave me?" The people said, "O Abu Huraira! Did you hear that from Allah's Apostle?" He said, "No, it is from my own self."

(6) Ali narrates in a peculiar manner

(6) CHAFFER. Killing AI-Khawarij (some people who dissented from the religion and disagreed with the rest of the Muslims), and AI-Mulhidun (heretical) after the establishment of firm proof against them.

And the Statement of Allah; "And Allah will never lead a people astray after He has guided them until He makes clear to them as to what they should avoid..." (9:115)

And Ibn 'Umar used to consider them (Al-Khawarij and Al-Mulhidun) the worst of Allah's   creatures and said, "These people took some Ayahs that had been revealed concerning the disbelievers and interpreted them as describing the believers.”

Bukhari Volume 9, Book 88, Number 6930:

Narrated 'Ali:

Whenever I tell you a narration from Allah's Apostle (s), by Allah, I would rather fall down from the sky than ascribe a false statement to him, but if I tell you something between me and you (not a Hadith) then it was indeed a trick (i.e. I may say things just to cheat my enemy). No doubt I heard Allah's Apostle (s) saying, "During the last days there will appear some young foolish people who will say the best words but their faith will not go beyond their throats (i.e. they will have no faith) and will go out from (leave) their religion as an arrow goes out of the game. So, wherever you find them, kill them, for whom-ever kills them shall have reward on the Day of Resurrection."

The decision to kill foolish youngster whose “faith not beyond throat” ONLY by a Muslim governmen

(36) CHAPTER. The sin of the person who recites the Qur'an is to show off or to gain some worldly benefit, or to feel proud, etc.

Bukhari Volume 6, Book 66, Number 5057:

Narrated 'Ali:

I heard the Prophet (s) saying, "In the last days (of the world) there will appear young people with foolish thoughts and ideas. They will give good talks, but they will go out of Islam as an arrow goes out of its game, their faith will not exceed their throats. So, wherever you find them, kill them, for there will be a reward for their killers on the Day of Resurrection."

Note: To understand the true purport of this Hadis it must be read in conjunction with the Quran and Ahadis laying emphasis on coherence and unity in Muslim Ummah, adhering to the group, Jamat, and the role of the leader and ruler. If this is read in isolation it may sow the seeds of anarchy because at no time killing anyone can be given into the hands of the general public which will result in a phenomenon faced in the early part 21^st century in the form of unautorised militia groups like IS, Daish and Al-Qaida organizations funded and patronized by enemies of Islam.

Quranic Ayahs on the topic:

003:103
Maududi: “Hold fast together to Allah's cord⁸³ and Iet nothing divide you. Remember the favor of Allah upon you, when you were enemies to one another, then He united your hearts, and by His grace, you became like brothers, and you were on the brink of the abyss of Fire and He rescued you from it. ⁸⁴ Thus does Allah make His signs clear to you so that you may find the right path to true success by these? ⁸⁵ ”

003:110
Maududi: “Now you are the best community which has been raised up for the guidance of mankind: ⁸⁸ you enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah. Had these people of Book ⁸⁹ also believed, it would have surely been better for them. Though there are among them some believers but most of them are transgressors”.

004:059
Maududi: “O Believers obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those entrusted with authority from among you. Then if there arises any dispute about anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, ⁸⁹ if you truly believe in Allah and the Last Day. This is the only right way and will be best in regard to the end. ⁹⁰ ”

Ahadis on the topic:

(1) CHAPTER. The Statement of Allah; "(0 you who believe!) Obey Allah and obey the Messenger (Muhammad) and those of you (Muslims) who are in authority..." (V.4:59)

Bukhari Volume 9, Book 93, Number 7137:

Narrated Abu Huraira:

Allah's Apostle (s) said, "Whoever obeys me, obeys Allah, and whoever disobeys me, disobeys Allah, and whoever obeys the ruler I appoint, obeys me, and whoever disobeys him, disobeys me”.

Bukhari Volume 9, Book 92, Number 7054:

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:

The Prophet (s) said, "Whoever notices something which he dislikes done by his ruler, then he should be patient, for whoever becomes separate from A1-Jama'ah, the Muslim group, the company of the Muslims even for a span and then dies, he will die as those who died in the Pre-Islamic period of Ignorance (as rebellious sinners)

Bukhari Volume 9, Book 92, Number 7053:

Narrated Ibn Abbas:

The Prophet (s) said, "Whoever disapproves of something done by his (Muslim) ruler then he should be patient, for whoever disobeys (disunites and goes away from his) Muslim ruler even for a span will die as those who died in the Pre-Islamic Period of Ignorance. (i.e., as rebellious Sinners).

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 61, Number 3606:

Narrated Hudhaifa bin Al-Yaman:

The people used to ask Allah's Apostle (s) about good, but I used to ask him about evil for fear that it might overtake me. Once I said, "O Allah's Apostle (s)! We were in ignorance and in evil and Allah has bestowed upon us the present good; will there be any evil after this good?" He (s) said, "Yes." I asked, "Will there be good after that evil?" He said (s), "Yes, but it would be tainted with Dakhan (i.e. little evil)." I asked, "What will its Dakhan be?" He (s) said, "There will be some people who will lead (people) according to principles other than my tradition. You will see their actions and disapprove of them." I said, "Will there be any evil after that good?" He (s) said, "Yes, there will be some people who will invite others to the doors of Hell, and whoever accepts their invitation to it will be thrown in it (by them)." I said, "O Allah's Apostle (s)! Describe those people to us." He said, "They will belong to us and speak our language," I asked, "What do you order me to do if such a thing should take place in my life?" He said (s), "Adhere to the group of Muslims and their Chief." I asked, "If there is neither a group (of Muslims) nor a chief (what shall do)?" He (s) said, "Keep away from all those different sects, even if you had to bite (i.e. eat) the root of a tree, till you meet Allah while you are still in that state."

Note: Creating schism in any form is vehemently condemned by Allah & His Prophet (s)

006:159
Maududi: "You have nothing to do with those who have split up their religion and become sects. ¹⁴¹ Their case rests with Allah, and He Himself will let them know what they have done."

(7) Age Ibn Abbas was born
1 year after Hijrah

(25) CHAPTER. Teaching the Qur'an to the children;

Bukhari Volume 6, Book 66, Number 5035:

Narrated Said bid Jubair:

Those Surahs which you people call the Mufassal are the Muhkam. And Ibn 'Abbas said, "Allah's Apostle (s) died when I was a boy of ten years, and I had learned the Muhkam (of the Qur'an).

Bukhari Volume 6, Book 61, Number 5036:

Narrated Said bin Jubair:

Ibn 'Abbas said, "I have learned all the Muhkam Surahs during the lifetime of Allah's Apostle (s)." I said to him, 'What is meant by the Muhkam?" He replied, "The Mufassal." (From Surah No. 49 to 114)

(8) Companions having doubts in such clear
matters as Sai’i between
Safa & Marwah

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 63, Number 3847:

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:

To run along the valley between two green pillars of Safa and Marwah (mountains) was not Sunnah, but the people in the pre-Islamic period of ignorance used to run along it, and used to say: "We do not cross this rain stream except running strongly.”

Translator’s note; this statement of Ibn 'Abbas is wrong as most religious scholars consider it As-Sunnah of the Prophet (s)

Note: A clear Quranic Ayah in this regard clarifies any doubt.

002:158
Maududi: Indeed Safa and Marwah are among the emblems of Allah: it is, therefore, no sin for him, who performs Hajj or `Umra ¹⁵⁷ to the House of Allah, to run between the two hills; ¹⁵⁸ and Allah know and appreciates him who does any good with a willing heart. ¹⁵⁹.

(9) Companion’s special care – Hadis dealing
with Shariah esp. Hadood

Bukhari Volume 9, Book 96, Number 7317-7318:

Narrated Al-Mughira bin Shu'ba:

'Umar bin Al-Khattab asked (the people) about the “Imlas” of a woman, i.e. a woman who has an abortion because of having been beaten on her abdomen, saying, "Who among you has heard anything about it from the Prophet (s)?" I said, "I did.'' He said, "What is that?" I said, "I heard the Prophet (s) saying, "It's Diya (blood money) is either a male or a female slave.' "Umar said, "Do not leave till you present witness in support of your statement." So I went out and found Muhammad bin Maslama. I brought him, and he bore witness with me that he had heard the Prophet (s) saying, "It's Diya (blood money) is either a male slave or a female slave."