43/3. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2279d — Small Vessel, Great Sign
The Miracles Of The Prophet (SAW)
Small Water Vessel and the Prophet’s Miracle
Sahih Muslim : 2279d
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2279d
وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ بِالزَّوْرَاءِ فَأُتِيَ بِإِنَاءِ مَاءٍ لاَ يَغْمُرُ أَصَابِعَهُ أَوْ قَدْرَ مَا يُوَارِي أَصَابِعَهُ . ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ هِشَامٍ .
Anas Narrated from:
Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) was at az-Zaura' and a vessel containing water was brought to him in which his finger could not be completely dipped or completely covered; the rest of the hadith is the same.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2279dIn-book reference : Book 43, Hadith 7USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 30, Hadith 5659
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2279d
This narration gives another report of the same water miracle at az-Zaura. It adds one strong detail: the vessel held so little water that the Prophet’s fingers could not be fully dipped or covered in it. Yet the rest of the Hadith carries the same meaning as the earlier report. Water came forth and the Companions were able to use it for ablution. This makes the sign even more striking within the wording of the report. The focus is not on a large container or a hidden supply. It is on Allah granting a clear miracle through His Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم when the Companions needed water for worship.
What we learn from this hadith
- A small amount can become enough when Allah grants blessing through His Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم.
- The report highlights the Prophet’s concern for the Companions’ need for ablution.
- The narrator preserved an added detail that helps readers understand the size of the vessel.
