Sahih al-Bukhari 4713 (Book 65, Hadith 441)
something intervened between the devils and the news of the Heaven, and flames were sent down
upon them, so the devils returned. Their fellow-devils said, “What is wrong with you? ” They said,
“Something has intervened between us and the news of the Heaven, and fires (flames) have been shot
at us.” Their fellow-devils said, “Nothing has intervened between you and the news of the Heaven, but
an important event has happened. Therefore, travel all over the world, east and west, and try to find
out what has happened.” And so they set out and travelled all over the world, east and west, looking
for that thing which intervened between them and the news of the Heaven. Those of the devils who
had set out towards Tihama, went to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) at Nakhla (a place between Mecca and Taif)
while he was on his way to `Ukaz Market. (They met him) while he was offering the Fajr prayer with
his companions. When they heard the Holy Qur’an being recited (by Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)), they listened to
it and said (to each other). This is the thing which has intervened between you and the news of the
Heavens.” Then they returned to their people and said, “O our people! We have really heard a
wonderful recital (Qur’an). It gives guidance to the right, and we have believed therein. We shall not
join in worship, anybody with our Lord.” (See 72.1-2) Then Allah revealed to His Prophet (Surat al-
Jinn):
‘Say: It has been revealed to me that a group (3 to 9) of Jinns listened (to the Qur’an).’ (72.1) The
statement of the Jinns was revealed to him .
Sahih al-Bukhari 4713 (Book 65, Hadith 441)
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