The Hadith of Jibreel

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Chapter Four: The Hadith of Jibreel

Quote of the Day: "Be dedicated to you deen." ~Prophet Muhummad (SAW)

On the authority of Umar bin Al-Khattab (RA) who said:

One day while we were sitting with the Messenger of Allah there appeared before us a man whose clothes were exceedingly white and whose hair was exceedingly black; no signs of journeying were to be seen on him and none of us knew him. He walked up and sat down by the Prophet. Resting his knees against his and placing the palms of his hands on his thighs, he said:

"O Muhammad, tell me about Islam".

The Messenger of Allah said:

"Islam is to testify that there is none worthy of worship but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah, to perform the prayers, to pay the Zakat, to fast in Ramadhan, and to make the pilgrimage to the House if you are able to do so."

He said: "You have spoken rightly" and we were amazed at him asking him and saying that he had spoken rightly.

He said: "Then tell me about Iman."

He (the Messenger) said: "It is to believe in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, and the Last Day, and to believe in divine destiny, both the good and the evil thereof." He said: "You have spoken rightly".

He said: "Then tell me about Ihsan."

He (the Messenger) said: "It is to worship Allah as though you are seeing Him, and while you see Him not yet truly He sees you".

He said: "Then tell me about the Hour".

He (the Messenger) said: "The one questioned about it knows no better than the questioner."

He said: "Then tell me about its signs."

He (the Messenger) said: "That the slave-girl will give birth to her mistress and that you will see the barefooted, naked, destitute herdsman competing in constructing lofty buildings." Then he took himself off and I stayed for a time. Then he said: "O Umar, do you know who the questioner was?" I said: "Allah and His messenger know best". He said: "He was Jibreel (Gabriel), who came to you to teach you your religion."

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