Sahih al-Bukhari 7005 (Book 96, Hadith 13)
said, “His eyes are sleeping but his heart is awake.” Then they said, “There is an example for this
companion of yours.” One of them said, “Then set forth an example for him.” Some of them said, “He
is sleeping.” The others said, “His eyes are sleeping but his heart is awake.” Then they said, “His
example is that of a man who has built a house and then offered therein a banquet and sent an inviter
(messenger) to invite the people. So whoever accepted the invitation of the inviter, entered the house
and ate of the banquet, and whoever did not accept the invitation of the inviter, did not enter the
house, nor did he eat of the banquet.” Then the angels said, “Interpret this example to him so that he
may understand it.” Some of them said, “He is sleeping.” The others said, “His eyes are sleeping but
his heart is awake.” And then they said, “The houses stands for Paradise and the call maker is
Muhammad; and whoever obeys Muhammad, obeys Allah; and whoever disobeys Muhammad,
disobeys Allah. Muhammad separated the people (i.e., through his message, the good is distinguished
from the bad, and the believers from the disbelievers).
Sahih al-Bukhari 7005 (Book 96, Hadith 13)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. As a central pillar of the Kutub al-Sittah, the six books of hadith, Sahih al-Bukhari occupies a uniquely prestigious status. Imam al-Bukhārī’s meticulous work, finalized in the mid-9th century, set a new standard for verifying the traditions and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. Its rigorous authentication process makes it an indispensable reference for Islamic jurisprudence. The collection’s extensive content is divided into 97 chapters, encompassing approximately 7,563 individual hadith reports that provide a comprehensive guide for personal conduct, community life, and religious obligation for Muslims worldwide.
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