93/43. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 7201 — Trench Work and the Hereafter
How do the people give the Bai'a to the Imam
Hadith About the Trench, Jihad, and the Hereafter
Sahih Bukhari : 7201
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 7201
حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدٌ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ خَرَجَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي غَدَاةٍ بَارِدَةٍ وَالْمُهَاجِرُونَ وَالأَنْصَارُ يَحْفِرُونَ الْخَنْدَقَ فَقَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّ الْخَيْرَ خَيْرُ الآخِرَهْ فَاغْفِرْ لِلأَنْصَارِ وَالْمُهَاجِرَهْ " فَأَجَابُوا نَحْنُ الَّذِينَ بَايَعُوا مُحَمَّدَا عَلَى الْجِهَادِ مَا بَقِينَا أَبَدَا
Anas Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) went out on a cold morning while the Muhajirin (emigrants) and the Ansar were digging the trench. The Prophet (ﷺ) then said, "O Allah! The real goodness is the goodness of the Here after, so please forgive the Ansar and the Muhajirin." They replied, "We are those who have given the Pledge of allegiance to Muhammad for to observe Jihad as long as we remain alive."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 7201In-book reference : Book 93, Hadith 61USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 9, Book 89, Hadith 308
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 7201
This hadith about the trench shows the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم seeing the Muhajirin and Ansar digging on a cold morning. In that hard setting, he said, "O Allah! The real goodness is the goodness of the Hereafter, so please forgive the Ansar and the Muhajirin." Their reply showed their pledge to Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم for jihad as long as they remained alive. The hadith connects physical effort, faith, and hope for the Hereafter. It does not describe ease or comfort. It shows believers working in cold weather, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم making dua for them, and the companions answering with words of loyalty and commitment.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم made dua for the Ansar and Muhajirin during hard work.
- The goodness of the Hereafter is highlighted above worldly comfort.
- The companions connected their pledge with ongoing commitment.
- Hardship did not stop them from responding with faith and loyalty.
