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كتاب تفسير القرآن عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم

Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) said, ‘indeed Allah Most High created Adam () from a handful that He took from all of the earth. So, the children of Adam () come in according with the earth, some of them come red, and white and black, and between that, and the thin, the thick, the filthy, and the clean.’ Imam Tirmidhi said this Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Abu Hurairah (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) said, regarding Allah's saying – [Enter the gate in prostration] (Al-Baqara - 58), they entered dragging their behinds’ meaning they distorted it. And with this chain, from the Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم), but [those who did wrong changed the word from that which had been told to them for another.] (Al-Baqara - 59). They said, Habbah (a seed) in Sha'irah (barely)." Imam Tirmidhi said this Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Abdullah bin Amir bin Rabi'ah narrated from his father that they were with the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) on a journey on a very dark night and we did not know where the Qiblah was. So, each man among us prayed in his own direction. In the morning when we mentioned that to the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم), the following was revealed – [So wherever you turn, you will find Allah.] (Al-Baqara - 115). Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Gharib. We do not know of it except as a narration of Ash'ath As-Samman Abu Ar-Rabi'ah from 'Asim bin 'Ubaidullãh. And Ash'ath is weak in Hadith.

Ibn Umar (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) would perform voluntary Salat upon his mount facing whichever direction he was headed, while he was coming from Makkah to Al-Madinah.’ Then Ibn Umar (رضي الله تعالى عنه) recited – [To Allah belong both the east and the west.] (Al-Baqara - 115). And Ibn Umar (رضي الله تعالى عنه) said, ‘it was about this that the Ayah was revealed.’ Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih. It has been reported from Qatadah that he said about this Ayah – [To Allah belong both the east and the west, so wherever you turn, there is the Face of Allah.] Qatadah said, ‘it is abrogated, it was abrogated by His saying – [So turn your face in the direction of Al-Masjid Al-Haram.] meaning, facing it. And it has been reported that Mujahid said about this Ayah – [So wherever you turn, there is the Face of Allah]. So, there is the direction of Allah.

Anas (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that Umar bin Al-Khattab (رضي الله تعالى عنه) said, ‘O Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم), I wish that we could perform Salat behind the Maqam (of Ibrahim - عليه السالم). So, the following was revealed – [And We made the House (Ka'ba) a place of return and a sanctuary for people, saying, ‘take the spot where Ibrahimؑ stood as your place of prayer.’] (Al-Baqara – 125) Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Anas (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that Umar bin Al-Khattab (رضي الله تعالى عنه) said, 'O Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم), I wish that you could perform Salat behind the Maqam of Ibrahim (عليه السالم).' So, the following was revealed – [And We made the House (Ka'ba) a place of return and a sanctuary for people, saying, ‘Take the spot where Ibrahimؑ stood as your place of prayer.’] (Al-Baqara – 125). Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih and there is something on this topic by Ibn Umar (رضي الله تعالى عنه).

Abu Sa'id (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that, about Allah's saying – [And thus we have made you a middle nation that you will be witnesses over the people and the Apostle (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) will be a witness over you.] (Al-Baqara - 143), the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) said, ‘the meaning of Wasata (وَ سَطًا) is just.’ Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih. There is another chain for this Hadith from Abu Sa'id (رضي الله تعالى عنه) who narrated that, ‘the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) said, 'Nooh () will be called, and it will be said, ‘did you deliver (the Message)? He will say, ‘yes’ and his people will be called, and it will be said, ‘did he call you?’ They will say, ‘no warner came to us. No one came to us.' It will be said, ‘who will testify for you?’ So it is said, Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) and his Ummah.’ He said, you will be brought to testify that he delivered (the Message) and that is His saying - [And thus we have made you a middle nation that you will be witnesses over the people and the Apostle ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) will be a witness over you.] (Al-Baqara - 143). And Wasata (وَ سَطًا) is just.’ Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih. There is one more chain for the above Hadith with a similar narration.

Al-Bara bin 'Azib (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that when the Apostle of Allah ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) arrived in Al-Madinah, he performed Salat facing the direction of Bait Al-Maqdis (Jerusalem) for sixteen or seventeen months. The Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) longed to face toward the Ka'bah, so Allah, the Mighty and Sublime revealed – [Verily, WE have seen the turning of your face towards the heave. Surely, We Shall turn your face in the direction of Al-Masjid Al-Haram] (2:144). So he faced the direction of the Ka'bah and he longed for that. (After the revelation) a man performed Salat Al-'Asr along with the Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم).’ ‘Then he passed by some people of the Ansar performing Salat Al-Asr, while they were bowing toward Bait Al-Maqdis. He told them that he testifies that he performed Salat with the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم), and he had faced the direction of the Ka'bah.’ He said, ‘so they turned while they were bowing.’ Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih, and it has been narrated by Sufyan Ath-Thawri from Abi Ishaq.

Ibn Umar (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that ‘they were bowing during Salat al-Fajr. Imam Tirmidhi said, there are narrations on this topic from Amr bin Awf Al-Muzani, Ibn Umar and Umara bin Aws and Anas bin Malik (رضي الله تعالى عنهم). The Hadith of Ibn Umar ( رضي الله تعالى عنه) is Hasan Sahih.

Ibn Abbas (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that when the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) began facing the Ka'bah they said, 'O Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم), how about our brothers who died while they were praying toward Bait Al-Maqdis?' So, Allah Most High revealed – [And never would Allah let your faith go waste.] (Al-Baqara - 143). Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Az-Zuhri narrated that Urwah said, ‘I said to Ummul Momineen Aisha (رضي الله تعالى عنها) narrated that, 'I do not see anything wrong if someone does not go between As-Safa and Al-Marwah, nor any harm if I do not go between them.' She said, 'how horrible is what you have said O my nephew! The Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) would go between them, and the Muslims go between them. It was only that the people who assumed Ihram in the name of the false deity Mannat, which was in Al-Mushallal, would not go between As-Safa and Al-Marwah. So, Allah Blessed and Most High revealed – [So it is not a sin for those who perform Hajj or go 'Umrah to the House to go between them] (Al-Baqara - 158). And if it were as you say, then it would be, ‘then there is no harm on him if he does not go between them.’ Az-Zuhri said, ‘I mentioned that to Abu Bakr bin 'Abdur-Rahman bin Al-Harith bin Hisham. He was surprised at that, and he said, 'indeed this is knowledge. I had heard some men among the people of knowledge saying that those Arabs who would not go between As-Safa and Al-Marwah said, that going between these two rocks is a matter from Jahiliyyah. And others among the Ansar said, ‘we have only been ordered with going around the House, we were not ordered to do so with As-Safa and Al-Marwah.’ So, Allah Most High revealed – [Indeed As-Safa and Al-Marwah are of the symbols of Allah.] (Al-Baqara - 158). Abu Bakr bin Abdur Rahman said, 'So, I thought that it was revealed about these people, and those people.' Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Asim Al-Ahwal narrated that he asked Anas bin Malik (رضي الله تعالى عنه) about As-Safa and Al-Marwah, and he said, 'they were among the rites of Jahiliyyah.' So, during Islam, we refrained from them, then Allah, Blessed and Most High, revealed – [Indeed, as-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. So, whoever makes Hajj to the House or performs Umrah, there is no blame upon him for walking between them.] (Al-Baqara - 158).' He said - [And whoever volunteers good, then indeed, Allah is appreciative and knowing.] (Al-Baqara - 158). Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Jabir bin Abdullah (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that when the Apostle of Allah ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) arrived in Makkah, performing Tawaf around the House seven times, I heard him reciting – [Take the spot where Ibrahimؑ stood as your place of prayer.] (Al-Baqara - 125). So, he performed Salat behind the Maqam, then he came to the (black) Stone, then he said, 'we begin with what Allah began with.' So he began at As-Safa and recited – [Indeed, as-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. So, whoever makes Hajj to the House or performs Umrah, there is no blame upon him for walking between them.] (Al-Baqara - 158). Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Al-Bara bin Azib (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that it was the custom among the Companions of Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم), that if any of them was fasting and the food was presented but he had slept before eating, he would not eat that night, nor the following day until the evening. Qais bin Sirmah Al-Ansari (رضي الله تعالى عنه) fasted and came to his wife at the time of Iftar, and said to her, do you have any food?' She said, 'no, but I will go and bring something for you.' He worked during the day, so sleep overcame to his eyes. Then his wife came, and when she saw him, she said, 'you shall be disappointed.' Around the middle of the next day, he fainted. That was mentioned to the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم), so this Ayah was revealed – [On the night of the fast it is lawful for you to have sexual relations with your wives. Eat and drink until you discern the white streak of dawn against the blackness of night; then observe the Fast until night sets in.] (Al-Baqara - 187). So, they were happy about that. Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

An-Nu'man bin Bashir (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated from the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) regarding Allah's saying – [Your Lord has ordained, 'Call upon Me, I will accept your supplication.] (Ghafir - 60). He said, ‘the supplication is the worship. And he recited – [Your Lord has ordained, 'Call upon Me, I will accept your supplication. Surely those who are too proud to worship Me will enter Hell, fully humbled.'] (Ghafir – 60). Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Adi bin Hatim (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that when the verse – [Eat and drink until you discern the white streak of dawn against the blackness of night; then observe the Fast until night sets in.] (Ak-Baqara – 187) was revealed, the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) said to me, 'that only refers to the whiteness of the day from the blackness of the night.' Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih. There is another chain for this Hadith.

Adi bin Hatim (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that he asked the Apostle of Allah ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) about the fast, he said - [Eat and drink until you discern the white streak of dawn against the blackness of night; then observe the Fast until night sets in.] (Ak-Baqara – 187). So, I took two ropes, one white and the other black to look at them. Then the Apostle of Allah ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) said to me,’ it was something that Sufyan (a sub narrator) did not remember, so he said, ‘it is only the night and the day.’ Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Aslam bin 'Imran At-Tujibi narrated that they were in a Roman city, when a large column of Romans came out to us. So, about the same number or more of the Muslims went towards them. The commander of the people of Egypt was 'Uqbah bin Amir, and the commenter of the (our) group was Fadalah bin 'Ubaid. One man among the Muslims reached the Roman line until he entered amidst them, so the people started screaming, 'Subhan Allah, he has thrown himself into destruction!' Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari (رضي الله تعالى عنه) said, 'O you people, you give this interpretation for this Ayah, while this Ayah was only revealed about us, the people among the Ansar, when Allah made Islam mighty, and increased its supporters. Some of us secretly said to each other, outside of the presence of the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم), ‘our wealth has been ruined, and Allah has strengthened Islam, and increased its supporters, so if we tend to our wealth then what we lost of it shall be revitalized for us." So, Allah, Blessed and Most High, revealed to His Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم), rebuking what we said – [And spend in the cause of Allah, and do not throw yourselves into destruction.] (Al-Baqara - 195). So, the destruction was tending to the wealth and maintaining it.' Abu Ayyub (رضي الله تعالى عنه) did not cease traveling in Allah's cause, until he was buried in the land of the Romans.’ Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih Gharib.

Mujahid narrated that Ka'b bin Ujrah (رضي الله تعالى عنه) said, ‘by the one in Whose Hand is my soul, this Ayah was revealed referring to my case – [If any of you is ill, or has an ailment of the scalp, he should compensate by fasting, or feeding the poor, or offering sacrifice.] (Al-Baqarah - 196). He said, ‘we were with the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) at Al-Hudaibiyyah and we were in a state of Ihram. The idolaters had held us back, and I had a good deal of hair, and the lice were falling on my face. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) passed by me and said, 'the lice on your head are bothering you?' I said, 'yes.' He said, 'then shave.' And this Ayah was revealed. Mujahid said, ‘the fasting is for three days, the feeding is six needy people, and the sacrifice is a sheep or more.’ There is another chain for this Hadith from Abdur Rahman bin Abi Laila, from Ka'b bin 'Ujrah (رضي الله تعالى عنه) from the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) with similar content. Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih. There is another chain for this Hadith from Abdullah bin Maqil as well, from Ka'b bin Ujrah from the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) like this. Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih. It has been reported by Abdur Rahman bin Asbahani from Abdul bin Maqil.

Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Laila narrated from from Ka'b bin Ujrah (رضي الله تعالى عنه) that the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) came to me while I was lighting a fire under a pot, and lice were falling on my face, or on my eyebrows. He said, 'Are your lice bothering you?' I said, 'yes.' He said, 'then shave your head and offer a sacrifice, or fast three days, or feed six needy people.' Ayyub said, ‘I do not know which of them he started with. Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Abdur Rahman bin Ya'mar narrated that the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) said, ‘the Hajj is Arafat, the Hajj is Arafat, the Hajj is Arafat. The days of Mina are three, [If anyone is in a hurry to leave after two days, there is no blame on him, nor is there any blame on anyone who stays on, so long as they are mindful of Allah] (Al-Baqara - 203). And whoever sees (attends) the Arafat before the rising of Fajr, then he has performed the Hajj.’ Ibn Abi 'Umar said, Sufyan bin 'Uyainah said, 'this is the best Hadith that Ath-Thawri reported.' Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih. Shu'bah also reported it from Bukair bin Ata, and we do not know of it except as a narration of Bukair bin Ata.

Ummul Momineen Aisha (رضي الله تعالى عنها) narrated that the Apostle of Allah ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) said, ‘the most hated man to Allah is the most quarrelsome.’ Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan.

Anas (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that when the women among the Jews menstruated, they would not eat with them, nor drink with them, nor mingle with them in their homes. The Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) was asked about that, so Allah, Blessed and Most High, revealed – [And they ask you about menstruation. Say, ‘It is a ؑild harؑ.] (Al-Baqara - 222). So the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) told them to eat with them, drink with them and to remain in the house with them, and to do everything, besides intercourse, with them. The Jews said, the Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) does not want to leave any matter of ours without opposing us in it.' Then Abbad bin Bishr and Usaid bin Hudair (رضي الله تعالى عنهما) came to the Apostle of Allah ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) to inform him about that. Then, they said, 'O Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) should we not (then) have intercourse with them during their menstruation?' The face of the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) changed color, until they thought that he was angry with them. So, they left, and afterwards the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) was given some milk as a gift, so he sent some of it to them to drink. Then they knew that he was not angry with them.’ Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih. There is another chain for this Hadith from Anas (رضي الله تعالى عنه) with similar content.

Jabir (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that the Jews would say, ‘whoever goes into his wife's vagina from behind her, then his children will be cross-eyed.' So, Allah revealed – [Your wives are the bearers of your seed; so, approach your tillage however you wish] (Al-Baqara - 223). Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Ummul Momineen Umm Salamah ( رضي الله تعالى عنها) narrated from the Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم), regarding this verse – [Your wives are the bearers of your seed; so, approach your tillage however you wish] (Al-Baqara - 223). He said, it ؑeans ‘one designated place (ِ دًاِ مَامًا وَاحص)’. Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan. Ibn Khuthaim is Abdullah bin Uthman bin Khuthaim. Ibn Sabit is Abdur Rahmãn bin Abdullah bin Sabit A1-Jumahi Al-Makki, and Hafsah is the daughter of Abdur Rahman bin Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (رضي الله تعالى عنه) (narrators in the chain). And it has been reported as, ‘in one hole ( ٍِ دسِمَامٍ وَاح).

Ibn Abbas (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that Umar (رضي الله تعالى عنه) came to the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) and said, 'O Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) I am ruined. He said, 'why are you ruined?' He said, 'I turned my mount during the night (meaning that he went into his wife from behind).' So, the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) did not say anything in reply to him. Then Allah revealed this Ayah to the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) - [Your wives are the bearers of your seed; so, approach your tillage however you wish] (Al-Baqara - 223), From the front or the back, avoiding the anus, and menstruation.’ Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Gharib. Yaqub bin Abdullah Al-Asha'ri (a narrator in the chain) is Yaqub Al-Qummi.

Al-Hasan narrated from Ma'qil bin Yasar (رضي الله تعالى عنه) that he married his sister to a man among the Muslims during the time of the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم). She remained with him as long as she did, then he divorced her once without taking her back until her 'Iddah elapsed, but they desired each other again. Ma'qil (رضي الله تعالى عنه) said to him, 'you, ingrate (ungrateful person) I honored you by marrying her to you, then you divorced her. By Allah, she will never be returned to you again.' Allah knew of his need for her and her need for a husband, so Allah, Blessed and Most High, revealed – [When you divorce women and they have reached their set time, do not prevent them from remarrying their husbands if they both agree to do so in a fair manner. Let those of you who believe in Allah and the Last Day, take this to heart as this is more wholesome and purer for you. Allah knows (what) you do not know.] (Al-Baraqa - 232).' When Ma'qil (رضي الله تعالى عنه) heard that he said, 'I heard my Lord and obey.' Then he called for him and said, 'I marry you, and honor you.' Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih. It has been reported through other routes from Al-Hasan, and that is reported from Hasan is Gharib. And in this Hadith, there is proof that marriage is not allowed without a Wali, because Ma'qil bin Yasar's (رضي الله تعالى عنه) sister was not a virgin, so if the matter was up to her, not her Wali, then she could have married herself, and she would have had no need for Ma'qil bin Yasar (رضي الله تعالى عنه) to act as the Wali for her. And Allah only addressed the Wali in this Ayah, saying do not prevent them from marrying their (former) husbands. So in this Ayah is the evidence that the authority is with the Wali in marrying (women) with their consent.

Abu Yunus, the freed slave of Ummul Momineen Aisha (رضي الله تعالی عنہا) narrated that she ordered him to write a Mushaf for her, and she said, 'when you get to this Ayah then tell me, [Maintain (five times) Salah with care; and the middle Salah (in particular). Live in full submission in the way of Allah.] (Al-Baqara - 238). So, when I reached it, I told her and she dictated to me, 'Guard strictly (the five obligatory) prayers, and the middle Salat (Zuhr), and Salat Al-'Asr. And stand before Allah with obedience.' She said, 'I heard that from the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم).' Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Samurah bin Jundab (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that the Prophet of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) said, 'The middle Salat is Salat Al-'Asr.' Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Ubaidah As-Salmani narrated that Ali (رضي الله تعالى عنه) said to him that on the Day of Al-Ahzab the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) said, ‘O Allah, fill their graves and their homes with fire as they have kept us busy from Salat Al-Wusta (the middle prayer) until the sun set. Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih. And it has been related from other than this route from Ali (رضي الله تعالى عنه). And Abu Hassan Al-A’araj’s naؑe is Musliؑ.

Abdullah bin Mas'ud (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) said, ‘Salat Al-Wusta is Salat Al-'Asr.’ Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih. There are narrations on this topic from Zaid bin Thabit, Abi Hashim bin Utba and Abu Hurairah (رضي الله تعالى عنهم).

Zaid bin Arqam (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that during the time of the Apostle of Allah ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم), we would talk during Salat, so this verse - [Live in full submission in the way of Allah.] (Al-Baqara - 238) was revealed, ordering us to be silent.’ There is another chain for this Hadith, but he added, ‘and we were forbidden froؑ talking. Iؑaؑ Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Sahih. Abu Amr Ash-Shaibani's name is Sa'd bin Iyas. Imam Tirmidhi says: This hadith is good and authentic.

Abu Malik narrated from Al-Bara (رضي الله تعالى عنه) regarding the verse - [do not choose to give what is bad (left over) as alms,] (Al-Baqara - 267). He said, it was revealed about us, the people of the Ansar who were date-palm owners. A man would bring the amount, of dates that he would from his date-palms, either a lot or a little. A man would bring a cluster or two and hang it in the Masjid. The people of As-Suffah did not have food, so one of them would go up to the cluster and hit it with his stick, and unripe and ripe dates would fall, and he would eat. Some people did not hope for good, so a man would bring a cluster with pitiless and hard dates, and a cluster with damaged dates, and hang it. So, Allah, Blessed and Most High, revealed – [O' people, who believe, give in charity what is good of the things you earned, and of what you produce from the earth; and do not choose to give what is bad (left over) as alms, which you (will not) accept yourselves except with your eyes closed towards it. Know well that Allah is affluent and Most praised.] (Al-Baqara - 267). They said, 'if one of you were given like what he gave, he would take it except bashfully with your eyes closed.' So, after that, one of us would bring the best that we had.’ Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Gharib. Abu Malik is Al-Ghifari, and it is said that his name is Ghazwan. Sufyan Ath-ThawrI reported something similar to this from As-Suddi.

Abdullah bin Mas'ud (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) said, ‘indeed the Satan influences the son of Adam (), and the angel also has an effect. As for the Satan, it is by threatening evil repercussions and rejecting the truth. As for the effect of the angel, it is by his promise of a good end and believing in the truth. Whoever finds that, let him know that it is from Allah, and let him praise Allah for it. Whoever finds the other, then let him seek refuge with Allah from the Satan, then recite (أعوذ باهلل من الشيطان الرجيم). [Shaitan threatens you with poverty and orders you to commit Fahisha.] (Al-Baqara - 268). Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Gharib. It is a narration of Abu Al-Ahwas, we do not know of it being Marfu' except through the narration of Abu Al-Ahwas.

Abu Hurairah (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) said, ‘O you people, indeed Allah is Tayyib (good) and he does not accept but what is good. And indeed, Allah ordered the believers with what He ordered the Messengers. Allah said – [(We commanded all our Apostles) 'Partake of the decent things of life and work for the betterment of humanity. Verily, I am aware of what you do'.] (Al-Mominoon - 51).' And He said – [O' you who believe, eat from the good things which We have provided for you and be grateful to Allah if it is Him that you worship.] (Al-Baqara - 172).' And the Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) mentioned a man, 'who is undertaking a long journey, whose hair is disheveled, and he is covered with dust. He raises his hands to the heavens and says, ‘O Lord, O Lord, yet his food is from the unlawful, his drink is from the unlawful, his clothing is from the unlawful, and he was nourished by the unlawful. So how can that be accepted?' Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Gharib. We only know of it as a narration of Fudail bin Marzooq, and Abu Hazim is A1-Asjja'I, his name is Salman, the freed slave of Azzah Al-'Asjaiyyah.

Isra'il narrated from As-Suddi that someone who heard from Ali (رضي الله تعالى عنه), narrated about him saying, 'when this Ayah was revealed – [To Allah belongs all, whatever is in the heavens and all whatever is in the earth; and whether you disclose what is in your hearts or hide it, Allah will take account of it from you; so He will forgive whoever He wills and punish whoever He wills; and Allah has the power over all the things.] (Al-Baqara - 284), we were very distressed about it.' We said, ‘something occurs in ourselves to one of us, and he will be taken to account for it, and we do not know what of it he will be pardoned for, and what of it he will not be pardoned for." So, this Ayah was revealed – [Allah does not burden anyone beyond his capacity. Everyone will enjoy the virtue he earned and will suffer for the evil he earned.] (Al-Baqara - 286).

Umayyah narrated that she asked Ummul Momineen Aisha (رضي الله تعالى عنها) about the saying of Allah, blessed and Most High – [To Allah belongs all, whatever is in the heavens and all whatever is in the earth; and whether you disclose what is in your hearts or hide it, Allah will take account of it from you; so He will forgive whoever He wills and punish whoever He wills; and Allah has the power over all the things.] (Al-Baqara - 284). And about His saying – [Paradise is not gained by your wishful thinking nor by that of the People of the Scripture. Whoever does wrong will get the recompense of it and will not find, other than Allah, any friend or any supporter. (An-Nisa - 123). She said, ‘no one has asked me about it since I asked the Apostle of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم), he said, 'this is Allah's admonition for His servants regarding whatever he is stricken with, of fever and problems, even the item that he has in the pocket of his shirt which he loses and worries about, until the servant’s sins are removed, just as the red ore is removed from the bellows.' Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan Gharib from the narrations of Ummul Momineen Aisha (رضي الله تعالى عنها) as we do not know of it except as a narration of Hammad bin Salamah.

Ibn Abbas (رضي الله تعالى عنه) narrated that when this Ayah was revealed – [To Allah belongs all, whatever is in the heavens and all whatever is in the earth; and whether you disclose what is in your hearts or hide it, Allah will take account of it from you; so, He will forgive whoever He wills and punish whoever He wills; and Allah has the power over all the things.] (Al-Baqara - 284). Somethings entered their hearts that had not entered before. So, they mentioned that to the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) and he said, 'Say, ‘we hear and we obey.’ So, Allah put faith into their hearts and Allah, Blessed and Most High, revealed the Ayah – [The Apostle of Allah ( صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) believes in what has been sent down to hiؑ by his Lord, and so do the believers; all have accepted faith in Allah. Allah does not burden anyone beyond his capacity. Everyone will enjoy the virtue he earned and will suffer for the evil he earned.] (Al-Baqara: 285-86). He said, 'I have done so (as requested).' [Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error.] (Al-Baqara - 286). He said, 'I have done so (as requested).' [Our Lord, lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. Pardon us, forgive us and have mercy on us.] (Al-Baqara - 286). He said, 'I have done so (as requested).' Imam Tirmidhi said, this Hadith is Hasan. This has been related from routes other than this from Ibn Abbas (رضي الله تعالى عنه) and Adaؑ bin Sulaiؑan’s father is Yahya bin Adaؑ. And there is something on this topic from Abu Hurairah (رضي الله تعالى عنه).