Hadith #4040
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُرَيْحٌ ـ هُوَ ابْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ ـ حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الْبَرَاءَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ بَعَثَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِلَى أَبِي رَافِعٍ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عَتِيكٍ وَعَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عُتْبَةَ فِي نَاسٍ مَعَهُمْ، فَانْطَلَقُوا حَتَّى دَنَوْا مِنَ الْحِصْنِ، فَقَالَ لَهُمْ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَتِيكٍ امْكُثُوا أَنْتُمْ حَتَّى أَنْطَلِقَ أَنَا فَأَنْظُرَ. قَالَ فَتَلَطَّفْتُ أَنْ أَدْخُلَ الْحِصْنَ، فَفَقَدُوا حِمَارًا لَهُمْ ـ قَالَ ـ فَخَرَجُوا بِقَبَسٍ يَطْلُبُونَهُ ـ قَالَ ـ فَخَشِيتُ أَنْ أُعْرَفَ ـ قَالَ ـ فَغَطَّيْتُ رَأْسِي كَأَنِّي أَقْضِي حَاجَةً، ثُمَّ نَادَى صَاحِبُ الْبَابِ مَنْ أَرَادَ أَنْ يَدْخُلَ فَلْيَدْخُلْ قَبْلَ أَنْ أُغْلِقَهُ. فَدَخَلْتُ ثُمَّ اخْتَبَأْتُ فِي مَرْبِطِ حِمَارٍ عِنْدَ باب الْحِصْنِ، فَتَعَشَّوْا عِنْدَ أَبِي رَافِعٍ وَتَحَدَّثُوا حَتَّى ذَهَبَتْ سَاعَةٌ مِنَ اللَّيْلِ، ثُمَّ رَجَعُوا إِلَى بُيُوتِهِمْ، فَلَمَّا هَدَأَتِ الأَصْوَاتُ وَلاَ أَسْمَعُ حَرَكَةً خَرَجْتُ ـ قَالَ ـ وَرَأَيْتُ صَاحِبَ الْبَابِ حَيْثُ وَضَعَ مِفْتَاحَ الْحِصْنِ، فِي كَوَّةٍ فَأَخَذْتُهُ فَفَتَحْتُ بِهِ باب الْحِصْنِ. قَالَ قُلْتُ إِنْ نَذِرَ بِي الْقَوْمُ انْطَلَقْتُ عَلَى مَهَلٍ، ثُمَّ عَمَدْتُ إِلَى أَبْوَابِ بُيُوتِهِمْ، فَغَلَّقْتُهَا عَلَيْهِمْ مِنْ ظَاهِرٍ، ثُمَّ صَعِدْتُ إِلَى أَبِي رَافِعٍ فِي سُلَّمٍ، فَإِذَا الْبَيْتُ مُظْلِمٌ قَدْ طَفِئَ سِرَاجُهُ، فَلَمْ أَدْرِ أَيْنَ الرَّجُلُ، فَقُلْتُ يَا أَبَا رَافِعٍ. قَالَ مَنْ هَذَا قَالَ فَعَمَدْتُ نَحْوَ الصَّوْتِ فَأَضْرِبُهُ، وَصَاحَ فَلَمْ تُغْنِ شَيْئًا ـ قَالَ ـ ثُمَّ جِئْتُ كَأَنِّي أُغِيثُهُ فَقُلْتُ مَا لَكَ يَا أَبَا رَافِعٍ وَغَيَّرْتُ صَوْتِي. فَقَالَ أَلاَ أُعْجِبُكَ لأُمِّكَ الْوَيْلُ، دَخَلَ عَلَىَّ رَجُلٌ فَضَرَبَنِي بِالسَّيْفِ. قَالَ فَعَمَدْتُ لَهُ أَيْضًا فَأَضْرِبُهُ أُخْرَى فَلَمْ تُغْنِ شَيْئًا، فَصَاحَ وَقَامَ أَهْلُهُ، قَالَ ثُمَّ جِئْتُ وَغَيَّرْتُ صَوْتِي كَهَيْئَةِ الْمُغِيثِ، فَإِذَا هُوَ مُسْتَلْقٍ عَلَى ظَهْرِهِ، فَأَضَعُ السَّيْفَ فِي بَطْنِهِ ثُمَّ أَنْكَفِئُ عَلَيْهِ حَتَّى سَمِعْتُ صَوْتَ الْعَظْمِ، ثُمَّ خَرَجْتُ دَهِشًا حَتَّى أَتَيْتُ السُّلَّمَ أُرِيدُ أَنْ أَنْزِلَ، فَأَسْقُطُ مِنْهُ فَانْخَلَعَتْ رِجْلِي فَعَصَبْتُهَا، ثُمَّ أَتَيْتُ أَصْحَابِي أَحْجُلُ فَقُلْتُ انْطَلِقُوا فَبَشِّرُوا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَإِنِّي لاَ أَبْرَحُ حَتَّى أَسْمَعَ النَّاعِيَةَ، فَلَمَّا كَانَ فِي وَجْهِ الصُّبْحِ صَعِدَ النَّاعِيَةُ فَقَالَ أَنْعَى أَبَا رَافِعٍ. قَالَ فَقُمْتُ أَمْشِي مَا بِي قَلَبَةٌ، فَأَدْرَكْتُ أَصْحَابِي قَبْلَ أَنْ يَأْتُوا النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَبَشَّرْتُهُ.
Narrated Al-Bara:Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) sent `Abdullah bin 'Atik and `Abdullah bin `Utba with a group of men to Abu Rafi` (to kill him). They proceeded till they approached his castle, whereupon `Abdullah bin Atik said to them, "Wait (here), and in the meantime I will go and see." `Abdullah said later on, "I played a trick in order to enter the castle. By chance, they lost a donkey of theirs and came out carrying a flaming light to search for it. I was afraid that they would recognize me, so I covered my head and legs and pretended to answer the call to nature. The gatekeeper called, 'Whoever wants to come in, should come in before I close the gate.' So I went in and hid myself in a stall of a donkey near the gate of the castle. They took their supper with Abu Rafi` and had a chat till late at night. Then they went back to their homes. When the voices vanished and I no longer detected any movement, I came out. I had seen where the gate-keeper had kept the key of the castle in a hole in the wall. I took it and unlocked the gate of the castle, saying to myself, 'If these people should notice me, I will run away easily.' Then I locked all the doors of their houses from outside while they were inside, and ascended to Abu Rafi` by a staircase. I saw the house in complete darkness with its light off, and I could not know where the man was. So I called, 'O Abu Rafi`!' He replied, 'Who is it?' I proceeded towards the voice and hit him. He cried loudly but my blow was futile. Then I came to him, pretending to help him, saying with a different tone of my voice, ' What is wrong with you, O Abu Rafi`?' He said, 'Are you not surprised? Woe on your mother! A man has come to me and hit me with a sword!' So again I aimed at him and hit him, but the blow proved futile again, and on that Abu Rafi` cried loudly and his wife got up. I came again and changed my voice as if I were a helper, and found Abu Rafi` lying straight on his back, so I drove the sword into his belly and bent on it till I heard the sound of a bone break. Then I came out, filled with astonishment and went to the staircase to descend, but I fell down from it and got my leg dislocated. I bandaged it and went to my companions limping. I said (to them), 'Go and tell Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) of this good news, but I will not leave (this place) till I hear the news of his (i.e. Abu Rafi`'s) death.' When dawn broke, an announcer of death got over the wall and announced, 'I convey to you the news of Abu Rafi`'s death.' I got up and proceeded without feeling any pain till I caught up with my companions before they reached the Prophet (ﷺ) to whom I conveyed the good news
Reference: Book 64, Hadith 87
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Chapter 0
Chapter 0
Chapter 1
Revelation
Hadith #1 — 7
Chapter 2
Belief
Hadith #8 — 58
Chapter 3
Knowledge
Hadith #59 — 134
Chapter 4
Ablutions (Wudu')
Hadith #135 — 247
Chapter 5
Bathing (Ghusl)
Hadith #248 — 293
Chapter 6
Menstrual Periods
Hadith #294 — 333
Chapter 7
Rubbing hands and feet with dust (Tayammum)
Hadith #334 — 348
Chapter 8
Prayers (Salat)
Hadith #349 — 520
Chapter 9
Times of the Prayers
Hadith #522 — 602
Chapter 10
Call to Prayers (Adhaan)
Hadith #603 — 875
Chapter 11
Friday Prayer
Hadith #876 — 941
Chapter 12
Fear Prayer
Hadith #942 — 947
Chapter 13
The Two Festivals (Eids)
Hadith #948 — 989
Chapter 14
Witr Prayer
Hadith #990 — 1004
Chapter 15
Invoking Allah for Rain (Istisqaa)
Hadith #1005 — 1039
Chapter 16
Eclipses
Hadith #1040 — 1066
Chapter 17
Prostration During Recital of Qur'an
Hadith #1067 — 1079
Chapter 18
Shortening the Prayers (At-Taqseer)
Hadith #1080 — 1119
Chapter 19
Prayer at Night (Tahajjud)
Hadith #1120 — 1187
Chapter 20
Virtues of Prayer at Masjid Makkah and Madinah
Hadith #1188 — 1197
Chapter 21
Actions while Praying
Hadith #1198 — 1223
Chapter 22
Forgetfulness in Prayer
Hadith #1224 — 1236
Chapter 23
Funerals (Al-Janaa'iz)
Hadith #1237 — 1394
Chapter 24
Obligatory Charity Tax (Zakat)
Hadith #1395 — 1512
Chapter 25
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
Hadith #1513 — 1772
Chapter 26
`Umrah (Minor pilgrimage)
Hadith #1773 — 1805
Chapter 27
Pilgrims Prevented from Completing the Pilgrimage
Hadith #1806 — 1820
Chapter 28
Penalty of Hunting while on Pilgrimage
Hadith #1821 — 1866
Chapter 29
Virtues of Madinah
Hadith #1867 — 1890
Chapter 30
Fasting
Hadith #1891 — 2007
Chapter 31
Praying at Night in Ramadaan (Taraweeh)
Hadith #2008 — 2013
Chapter 32
Virtues of the Night of Qadr
Hadith #2014 — 2024
Chapter 33
Retiring to a Mosque for Remembrance of Allah (I'tikaf)
Hadith #2025 — 2046
Chapter 34
Sales and Trade
Hadith #2047 — 2238
Chapter 35
Sales in which a Price is paid for Goods to be Delivered Later (As-Salam)
Hadith #2239 — 2256
Chapter 36
Shuf'a
Hadith #2257 — 2259
Chapter 37
Hiring
Hadith #2260 — 2286
Chapter 38
Transferance of a Debt from One Person to Another (Al-Hawaala)
Hadith #2287 — 2289
Chapter 39
Kafalah
Hadith #2290 — 2298
Chapter 40
Representation, Authorization, Business by Proxy
Hadith #2299 — 2319
Chapter 41
Agriculture
Hadith #2320 — 2350
Chapter 42
Distribution of Water
Hadith #2351 — 2383
Chapter 43
Loans, Payment of Loans, Freezing of Property, Bankruptcy
Hadith #2385 — 2409
Chapter 44
Khusoomaat
Hadith #2410 — 2425
Chapter 45
Lost Things Picked up by Someone (Luqatah)
Hadith #2426 — 2439
Chapter 46
Oppressions
Hadith #2440 — 2482
Chapter 47
Partnership
Hadith #2483 — 2507
Chapter 48
Mortgaging
Hadith #2508 — 2515
Chapter 49
Manumission of Slaves
Hadith #2517 — 2559
Chapter 50
Makaatib
Hadith #2560 — 2565
Chapter 51
Gifts
Hadith #2566 — 2636
Chapter 52
Witnesses
Hadith #2637 — 2689
Chapter 53
Peacemaking
Hadith #2690 — 2710
Chapter 54
Conditions
Hadith #2712 — 2737
Chapter 55
Wills and Testaments (Wasaayaa)
Hadith #2738 — 2781
Chapter 56
Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)
Hadith #2782 — 3090
Chapter 57
One-fifth of Booty to the Cause of Allah (Khumus)
Hadith #3091 — 3155
Chapter 58
Jizyah and Mawaada'ah
Hadith #3157 — 3189
Chapter 59
Beginning of Creation
Hadith #3190 — 3325
Chapter 60
Prophets
Hadith #3326 — 3488
Chapter 61
Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions
Hadith #3489 — 3648
Chapter 62
Companions of the Prophet
Hadith #3649 — 3775
Chapter 63
Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar)
Hadith #3776 — 3948
Chapter 64
Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)
Hadith #3949 — 4473
Chapter 65
Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an (Tafseer of the Prophet (pbuh))
Hadith #4474 — 4977
Chapter 66
Virtues of the Qur'an
Hadith #4979 — 5062
Chapter 67
Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah)
Hadith #5063 — 5250
Chapter 68
Divorce
Hadith #5251 — 5350
Chapter 69
Supporting the Family
Hadith #5351 — 5372
Chapter 70
Food, Meals
Hadith #5373 — 5466
Chapter 71
Sacrifice on Occasion of Birth (`Aqiqa)
Hadith #5467 — 5474
Chapter 72
Hunting, Slaughtering
Hadith #5475 — 5544
Chapter 73
Al-Adha Festival Sacrifice (Adaahi)
Hadith #5545 — 5574
Chapter 74
Drinks
Hadith #5575 — 5639
Chapter 75
Patients
Hadith #5640 — 5677
Chapter 76
Medicine
Hadith #5678 — 5782
Chapter 77
Dress
Hadith #5783 — 5969
Chapter 78
Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab)
Hadith #5970 — 6226
Chapter 79
Asking Permission
Hadith #6227 — 6303
Chapter 80
Invocations
Hadith #6304 — 6411
Chapter 81
To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq)
Hadith #6412 — 6593
Chapter 82
Divine Will (Al-Qadar)
Hadith #6594 — 6620
Chapter 83
Oaths and Vows
Hadith #6621 — 6707
Chapter 84
Expiation for Unfulfilled Oaths
Hadith #6708 — 6722
Chapter 85
Laws of Inheritance (Al-Faraa'id)
Hadith #6723 — 6771
Chapter 86
Limits and Punishments set by Allah (Hudood)
Hadith #6772 — 6860
Chapter 87
Blood Money (Ad-Diyat)
Hadith #6861 — 6917
Chapter 88
Apostates
Hadith #6918 — 6939
Chapter 89
(Statements made under) Coercion
Hadith #6940 — 6952
Chapter 90
Tricks
Hadith #6953 — 6981
Chapter 91
Interpretation of Dreams
Hadith #6982 — 7047
Chapter 92
Afflictions and the End of the World
Hadith #7048 — 7136
Chapter 93
Judgments (Ahkaam)
Hadith #7137 — 7225
Chapter 94
Wishes
Hadith #7226 — 7245
Chapter 95
Accepting Information Given by a Truthful Person
Hadith #7246 — 7267
Chapter 96
Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah
Hadith #7268 — 7370
Chapter 97
Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed)
Hadith #7371 — 7563