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Page 339 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 339 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Page 339 of the standard Uthmani codex contains Surah Al-Hajj (Chapter 22), verses 56 through 64.

This section explores the absolute sovereignty of Allah on the Day of Judgment, the grand rewards for those who migrated for His sake and were killed or died, and the vivid physical signs of Allah's control over the cosmos—such as the orchestration of rain, the rotation of the night and day, and the precise suspension of ships at sea. The Sunnah illuminates these verses with legal, historical, and spiritual clarity.

1. Hadiths Related to Verses 58–59: The Reward of the Migrant Who Dies

Verses 58 and 59 present a comforting divine guarantee for a very specific group of early Muslims:

"And those who emigrated in the cause of Allah and then were killed or died - Allah will surely provide for them a good provision. And indeed, Allah is the best of providers. He will surely admit them to an entrance with which they will be pleased..." (Quran 22:58-59).

Equalizing the Martyr and the Natural Death

During the migrations (Hijrah) from Makkah to Madinah, many Muslims were brutally intercepted and martyred by opponents. However, others fell ill due to the harsh desert journey or the change in climate and died of natural causes. The Companions wondered if those who died in their beds lost out on the immense rewards of the active martyrs.

• The Sunnah Context: The companion Shurahbil ibn as-Simt was stationed at a military outpost when a comrade passed away from a natural illness. Seeing people downcast, Shurahbil comforted them by invoking the direct application of this verse via the Sunnah.

• He narrated that he heard Salman al-Farsi report that the Prophet ﷺ explicitly affirmed that whether a migrant is killed in battle or passes away naturally while out in the cause of Allah, they receive the exact same high status and pleasant entrance promised on page 339.

Source Citations:

• Sunan At-Tirmidhi: Book 21, Hadith 1661 (Book of Virtues of Jihad).

• Musnad Ahmad: Hadith 23901 (Narration of Khaythamah).

• Grading: Sahih (Authentic) according to classical scholars of Hadith.

2. Hadiths Related to Verse 60: The Rule of Proportionate Retaliation

Verse 60 establishes a critical legal principle of justice and restraint:

"That [is so]. And whoever responds [retaliates] with the equivalent of that with which he was harmed and then is tyrannized - Allah will surely aid him. Indeed, Allah is Pardoning and Forgiving." (Quran 22:60).

The Prohibition of Transgression in Dispute

The Sunnah serves as a strict warning against violating this boundary of proportionate response. While Allah permits an eye-for-an-eye dynamic, going even an inch beyond what was done to you flips you from being the victim into being the oppressor.

• The Narration: Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "When two people insult each other, the sin of whatever they say falls entirely back upon the one who started it—as long as the wronged party does not exceed the bounds [transgress in retaliation]."

• The Paradigm Shift: The ending of the verse seamlessly matches the core character of the Prophet ﷺ; even though Allah promises to aid the victim, the verse ends by highlighting that Allah is "Pardoning and Forgiving," subtly steering the believer toward the superior Sunnah of mercy and forgiveness over vengeance whenever possible.

Source Citation:

• Sahih Muslim: Book 45, Hadith 87 (Book of Virtue, Good Manners and Joining Ties).

3. Hadiths Related to Verse 63: Rain and the Transformation of the Earth

Verse 63 draws the eye to a common but profound meteorological phenomenon as a proof of God's active, gentle care:

"Do you not see that Allah has sent down rain from the sky and the earth becomes green? Indeed, Allah is Subtle (Lateef) and Acquainted." (Quran 22:63).

The Sunnah of Welcoming the Rain

The Prophet ﷺ viewed rainfall not as a mundane, mechanical weather event, but as a direct, freshly created blessing from the heavens that requires conscious human engagement.

• The Physical Practice: Anas ibn Malik narrated: "While we were with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, rain fell upon us. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ uncovered part of his garment so that the rain could strike his skin directly."

• The Reason: The puzzled companions asked, "O Messenger of Allah, why did you do that?" The Prophet ﷺ beautifully replied, "Because it has just recently come from its Lord." This physical act of catching raindrops directly mirrors the awe and reflection demanded by the rhetoric of verse 63.

Source Citation:

• Sahih Muslim: Book 9, Hadith 14 (Book of Prayer for Rain / Istisqa).

• Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 43, Hadith 5100.