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Sahih Muslim 523e — Concise Words and Divine Help
The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer
Concise Words Hadith: Divine Help and the Keys of Earth’s Treasures
Sahih Muslim : 523e
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 523e
وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ أَبِي يُونُسَ، مَوْلَى أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّهُ حَدَّثَهُ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ قَالَ " نُصِرْتُ بِالرُّعْبِ عَلَى الْعَدُوِّ وَأُوتِيتُ جَوَامِعَ الْكَلِمِ وَبَيْنَمَا أَنَا نَائِمٌ أُتِيتُ بِمَفَاتِيحِ خَزَائِنِ الأَرْضِ فَوُضِعَتْ فِي يَدَىَّ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: I have been helped by terror (in the heart of the enemy); I have been given words which are concise but comprehensive in meaning; and while I was asleep I was brought the keys of the treasures of the earth which were placed in my hand.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 523eIn-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 11USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1066
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 523e
This Hadith about concise words brings together clear signs mentioned by the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم). He said he was helped by terror against the enemy, showing a form of divine support in the face of hostility. He also said he was given Jawami al-Kalim, meaning words that are concise but full of meaning. The Hadith then tells of a sleep in which the keys of the treasures of the earth were brought and placed in his hand. The narration does not ask the reader to guess beyond these words. Its message is direct: the Prophet’s mission was supported, his speech was rich in meaning, and the treasures of the earth were shown to him in a special way. The Hadith gives a strong picture of Prophetic honor without needing extra details.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) was given concise words with wide meaning.
- He was supported against enemies through fear placed in their hearts.
- The keys of earth’s treasures were brought to him in sleep.
- The Hadith points to special gifts connected to his mission.
