1/73. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 160c — Khadija’s Comfort During Revelation
The beginning of the revelation to the messenger of Allah (saws)
Hadith About First Revelation and Khadija’s Support
Sahih Muslim : 160c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 160c
وَحَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ بْنُ شُعَيْبِ بْنِ اللَّيْثِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ جَدِّي، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عُقَيْلُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، قَالَ ابْنُ شِهَابٍ سَمِعْتُ عُرْوَةَ بْنَ الزُّبَيْرِ، يَقُولُ قَالَتْ عَائِشَةُ زَوْجُ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَرَجَعَ إِلَى خَدِيجَةَ يَرْجُفُ فُؤَادُهُ وَاقْتَصَّ الْحَدِيثَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ يُونُسَ وَمَعْمَرٍ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ أَوَّلَ حَدِيثِهِمَا مِنْ قَوْلِهِ أَوَّلُ مَا بُدِئَ بِهِ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنَ الْوَحْىِ الرُّؤْيَا الصَّادِقَةُ . وَتَابَعَ يُونُسَ عَلَى قَوْلِهِ فَوَاللَّهِ لاَ يُخْزِيكَ اللَّهُ أَبَدًا . وَذَكَرَ قَوْلَ خَدِيجَةَ أَىِ ابْنَ عَمِّ اسْمَعْ مِنِ ابْنِ أَخِيكَ .
A'isha Narrated from:
This hadith has been reported from 'A'isha by another chain of transmitters and the words are: He (the Holy Prophet) came to Khadija an his heart was trembling. The rest of the hadith has been narrated like one transmitted by Yunus and Ma'mar, but the first part is not mentioned, i. e. the first thing with which was started the revelation to the Prophet was the true vision. And these words like those transmitted by Yunus are mentioned thus: By Allah, Allah would never humiliate you. And there is also a mention of the words of Khadija: O son of my uncle! Listen to the son of your brother.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 160cIn-book reference : Book 1, Hadith 310USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 1, Hadith 303
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 160c
This hadith focuses on the early experience of revelation and the support given by Khadija. The Prophet came to Khadija with his heart trembling, and the narration mentions her words of comfort: “By Allah, Allah would never humiliate you.” The main lesson is not a long ruling, but a clear picture of trust, care, and calm support at a serious moment. For people searching for a hadith about first revelation, this report highlights how Khadija listened, reassured, and guided the conversation with respect. The text also shows careful transmission, because it notes which part of the earlier narration is not mentioned in this chain.
What we learn from this hadith
- A frightened person may need calm support and trusted companionship.
- Khadija’s words show strong confidence in Allah’s care for the Prophet.
- Hadith narrators carefully preserved differences between chains of narration.
- Listening with care can help someone face a heavy moment.
