65/66.3. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 4914 — Aisha and Hafsa Mentioned
"And (remember) when the Prophet pbuh disclosed a matter in confidence to one of his wives (Ḥafsa) (up to) ... The All-Aware." (V.66:3)
فِيهِ عَائِشَةُ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ.
Hadith About Aisha and Hafsa in Surah At-Tahrim
Sahih Bukhari : 4914
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 4914
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيٌّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عُبَيْدَ بْنَ حُنَيْنٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ يَقُولُ أَرَدْتُ أَنْ أَسْأَلَ عُمَرَ فَقُلْتُ يَا أَمِيرَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ مَنِ الْمَرْأَتَانِ اللَّتَانِ تَظَاهَرَتَا عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَمَا أَتْمَمْتُ كَلاَمِي حَتَّى قَالَ عَائِشَةُ وَحَفْصَةُ.
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
I intended to ask `Umar so I said, "Who were those two ladies who tried to back each other against the Prophet?" I hardly finished my speech when he said, They were `Aisha and Hafsa."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 4914In-book reference : Book 65, Hadith 434USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 6, Book 60, Hadith 436
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 4914
This Hadith about Aisha and Hafsa is brief and direct. Ibn Abbas said he wanted to ask Umar about the two women who backed each other against Allah’s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم. Before Ibn Abbas could finish his question, Umar answered that they were Aisha and Hafsa. The narration does not add details here, so the explanation must stay limited. Its main value is that it identifies the two wives connected to the verse being discussed. It also shows Ibn Abbas seeking knowledge from Umar, and Umar answering plainly. For readers searching for the Surah At-Tahrim Hadith, this narration helps connect the question to the named persons in the report.
What we learn from this hadith
- Ibn Abbas sought clarification from someone who knew the matter.
- Umar answered the question plainly and directly.
- The narration identifies Aisha and Hafsa in connection with the report.
