340 Page Notes

Page 340 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 340 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Page 340 of the standard Uthmani codex contains Surah Al-Hajj (Chapter 22), verses 65 through 72.

This page underscores Allah's complete dominion over nature, introduces the unique legislative authority given to every nation regarding religious rituals, and vividly describes the intense, physical hostility shown by disbelievers when confronting the clear message of the Quran. The Sunnah and Hadith literature ground these verses in historical events and practical supplications.

1. Hadiths Related to Verse 66: Giving Life, Death, and the Nature of Ingratitude

Verse 66 reflects on the cyclical reality of human biology and the human spiritual tendency toward amnesia:

"And He is the one who gave you life; then He will cause you to die and then will [again] give you life. Indeed, mankind is ungrateful." (Quran 22:66).

The Daily Sunnah Affirmation of Life and Death

The Prophet ﷺ established a foundational, daily ritual directly tying our physical sleep and waking states to the exact three-stage cosmic reality mentioned in this verse (Life $\rightarrow$ Death $\rightarrow$ Resurrection).

• The Supplication Upon Waking: Whenever the Prophet ﷺ woke up from sleeping—which the Quran frequently frames as a minor death—he would immediately recite a prayer acknowledging this cycle.

• The Text: Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman narrated that when the Prophet ﷺ woke up, he would say:
  "Al-hamdu lillahil-ladhi ahyana ba'da ma amatana, wa ilayhin-nushur"
  (All praise is due to Allah who gave us life after He caused us to die, and to Him is the final Resurrection).

Source Citations:

• Sahih al-Bukhari: Book 80, Hadith 16 (Book of Invocations / Da'awat).

• Sahih Muslim: Book 48, Hadith 79.

2. Hadiths Related to Verse 67: Distinct Ritual Codes (Mansak)

Verse 67 defines religious plurality and historical progression:

"For every religion [nation] We have appointed rites (Mansak) which they perform. So, [O Muhammad], let the disbelievers not contend with you over the matter..." (Quran 22:67).

Establishing the Prophetic Authority Over Legislation

The Arabic word Mansak on this page refers specifically to the general rules of slaughter, dietary laws, and systemized worship distinct to each prophetic dispensation.

• The Sunnah Context: The classical commentators record that pagan opponents actively tried to argue with the Muslims over dietary rules, mockingly asking, "How can you eat what you slaughter with your own hands, but you refuse to eat what Allah slaughters Himself (referring to animals that died of natural causes)?"

• The Core Prophetic Rule: The Prophet ﷺ strictly nullified this philosophical manipulation by reinforcing that every community has its unique legal code dictated by revelation, not subjective human logic. In Sahih al-Bukhari, he famously established the universal baseline for the Islamic Mansak regarding meat: "If the blood is drained and the name of Allah has been mentioned, then eat."

Source Citation:

• Sahih al-Bukhari: Book 72, Hadith 17 (Book of Hunting and Slaughter).

3. Hadiths Related to Verse 72: The Threat of Physical Assault

Verse 72 transitions into the raw, tense physical realities faced by the early Muslim community during the open public recitation of the Quran in Makkah:

"And when Our verses are recited to them as clear evidences, you recognize in the faces of those who disbelieve disapproval. They are almost on the verge of assaulting (Yastoon) those who recite to them Our verses..." (Quran 22:72).

The Literal Application: The Persecution of the Reciters

The Arabic word Yastoon implies springing forward with intense, barely contained physical violence. The Sunnah preserves several key historical incidents that perfectly illustrate this volatile dynamic.

• The Incident of Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: Abdullah ibn Mas'ud was famously the very first companion after the Prophet ﷺ to recite the Quran publicly in Makkah next to the Kaaba.

• The Assault: He walked to the Maqam Ibrahim and began reciting Surah Ar-Rahman loudly. The leaders of the Quraysh instantly registered the exact look of absolute "disapproval and fury" detailed on page 340. They sprang forward and began striking his face repeatedly, yet he continued reciting until he had delivered the message, returning to his companions covered in bruises.

• The Incident of the Prophet ﷺ: Abdullah ibn Amr bin al-Aas narrated that the pagan leaders gathered in the precinct of the Kaaba one day, saying, "We have never tolerated anything like what we tolerate from this man; he mocks our way of life and insults our gods." While they were venting their rage, the Prophet ﷺ walked past. They instantly surrounded him, grabbing him by his clothing, nearly choking him before Abu Bakr stepped in weeping and shouting, "Would you kill a man just because he says my Lord is Allah?"

Source Citations:

• Ibn Hisham's Seerah / Musnad Ahmad: Historical accounts detailing the early physical encounters and the revelation of verses tracking the public reception of the Quran.

• Sahih al-Bukhari: Book 62, Hadith 16 (Detailing Abu Bakr's direct intervention when the Quraysh attempted to assault the Prophet ﷺ inside the sanctuary).