65/3.8. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 4558 — Allah Was Their Protector
"When two parties from among you were about to lose heart..." (V.3:122)
Hadith About Allah’s Protection for Banu Haritha and Banu Salama
Sahih Bukhari : 4558
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 4558
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، قَالَ قَالَ عَمْرٌو سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّه ِ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ يَقُولُ فِينَا نَزَلَتْ {إِذْ هَمَّتْ طَائِفَتَانِ مِنْكُمْ أَنْ تَفْشَلاَ وَاللَّهُ وَلِيُّهُمَا} قَالَ نَحْنُ الطَّائِفَتَانِ بَنُو حَارِثَةَ وَبَنُو سَلِمَةَ، وَمَا نُحِبُّ ـ وَقَالَ سُفْيَانُ مَرَّةً وَمَا يَسُرُّنِي ـ أَنَّهَا لَمْ تُنْزَلْ لِقَوْلِ اللَّهِ {وَاللَّهُ وَلِيُّهُمَا}
Jabir bin `Abdullah Narrated from:
The Verse:--"When two parties from among you were about to lose heart, but Allah was their Protector," (3.122)was revealed concerning us, and we were the two parties, i.e. Banu Haritha and Banu Salama, and we do not wish (that it had not been revealed) or I would not have been pleased (if it had not been revealed), for Allah says:--"...Allah was their Protector."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 4558In-book reference : Book 65, Hadith 80USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 6, Book 60, Hadith 81
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 4558
This Hadith explains the verse, “When two parties from among you were about to lose heart, but Allah was their Protector.” Jabir bin Abdullah رضي الله عنهما said the verse was revealed concerning them, and that the two parties were Banu Haritha and Banu Salama. He also said they did not wish the verse had not been revealed, because Allah said He was their Protector. The Hadith shows a balanced lesson: the verse mentions a moment when two groups were about to lose heart, but it also gives them honor by saying Allah was their Protector. For readers looking for Surah Aal Imran 3:122 Hadith, this narration highlights hope, protection, and Allah’s care in a difficult moment.
What we learn from this hadith
- Some believers may face moments of weakness or fear.
- Allah’s protection is mentioned for Banu Haritha and Banu Salama.
- Jabir رضي الله عنه valued the verse because of Allah’s words of protection.
- A verse may mention weakness while also giving comfort and honor.
