Volume 6, Book 60, Number 436:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
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.”
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 421:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said. Then some men from these people would attain it.”
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 437:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
I intended to ask ‘Umar about those two ladies who back each other against ‘Allah’s Apostle . For
one year I was seeking the opportunity to ask this question, but in vain, until once when I accom –
panied him for Hajj. While we were in Zahran, ‘Umar went to answer the call of nature and told me
to follow him with some water for ablution. So I followed him with a container of water and started
pouring water for him. I found it a good opportunity to ask him, so I said, “O chief of the Believers!
Who were those two ladies who had backed each other (against the Prophet)?” Before I could com –
plete my question, he replied, “They were ‘Aisha and Hafsa.”
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 422:
Narrated Jabir bin Abdullah:
A caravan of merchandise arrived at Medina on a Friday while we were with the Prophet All the
people left (the Prophet and headed for the caravan) except twelve persons. Then Allah revealed:–
‘But when they see some bargain or some amusement they disperse headlong to it.’ ..(62.11)
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Volume 6, Book 60, Number 438:
Narrated ‘Umar:
The wives of the Prophet out of their jealousy, backed each other against the Prophet, so I said to
them, “It may be, if he divorced you all, that Allah will give him, instead of you wives better than
you.” So this Verse was revealed. (66.5)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 423:
Narrated Zaid bin Arqam:
While I was taking part in a Ghazwa. I heard ‘Abdullah bin Ubai (bin Abi Salul) saying. “Don’t
spend on those who are with Allah’s Apostle, that they may disperse and go away from him. If we re –
turn (to Medina), surely, the more honorable will expel the meaner amongst them.” I reported that
(saying) to my uncle or to ‘Umar who, in his turn, informed the Prophet of it. The Prophet called me
and I narrated to him the whole story. Then Allah’s Apostle sent for ‘Abdullah bin Ubai and his com –
panions, and they took an oath that they did not say that. So Allah’s Apostle disbelieved my saying
and believed his. I was distressed as I never was before. I stayed at home and my uncle said to me.
“You just wanted Allah’s Apostle to disbelieve your statement and hate you.” So Allah revealed (the
Sura beginning with) ‘When the hypocrites come to you.’ (63.1) The Prophet then sent for me and
recited it and said, “O Zaid! Allah confirmed your statement.”
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 439:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
(regarding the Verse):– ‘Cruel after all that, base-born (of illegitimate birth).’ (68.13) It was re –
vealed in connection with a man from Quaraish who had a notable sign (Zanamah) similar to the
notable sign which usually-hung on the neck of a sheep (to recognize it).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 424:
Narrated Zaid bin Arqam:
I was with my uncle and I heard ‘Abdullah bin Ubai bin Salul, saying, “Don’t spend on those who
are with Allah’s Apostle that they may disperse and go away from him.” He also said, “If we return to
Medina, surely, the more honorable will expel the meaner.” So I informed my uncle of that and then
my uncle informed Allah’s Apostle thereof. Allah’s Apostle sent for ‘Abdullah bin Ubai and his com –
panions. They swore that they did not say anything of that sort Allah’s Apostle deemed their state –
ment true and rejected mine. Thereof I became as distressed as I have never been before, and stayed
at home. Then Allah revealed (Surat Al-Munafiqin):
‘When the hypocrites come to you…..(63.1) They are the ones who say: Spend nothing on those
who are with Allah’s Apostle ..(63.7) Verily the more honorable will expel therefrom the meaner..’
(63.7-8)
Allah’s Apostle sent for me and recited that Sura for me and said, “Allah has confirmed your state –
ment.” ‘That is because they believed, then disbelieved, so a seal was set on their hearts, therefore they
understand not.’ (63.3)