Volume 6, Book 60, Number 165:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah’s Apostle said, “It was said to the children of Israel, ‘Enter the gate in prostration and say
Hitatun. (7.161) We shall forgive you, your faults.’ But they changed (Allah’s Order) and entered,
dragging themselves on their buttocks and said, ‘Habatun (a grain) in a Sha’ratin (hair).”
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 166:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
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‘Uyaina bin Hisn bin Hudhaifa came and stayed with his nephew Al-Hurr bin Qais who was one
of those whom ‘Umar used to keep near him, as the Qurra’ (learned men knowing Qur’an by heart)
were the people of ‘Umar’s meetings and his advisors whether they were old or young. ‘Uyaina said
to his nephew, “O son of my brother! You have an approach to this chief, so get for me the permis –
sion to see him.” Al-Hurr said, “I will get the permission for you to see him.” So Al-Hurr asked the
permission for ‘Uyaina and ‘Umar admitted him. When ‘Uyaina entered upon him, he said, “Beware!
O the son of Al-Khattab! By Allah, you neither give us sufficient provision nor judge among us with
justice.” Thereupon ‘Umar became so furious that he intended to harm him, but Al-Hurr said, “O
chief of the Believers! Allah said to His Prophet: “Hold to forgiveness; command what is right; and
leave (don’t punish) the foolish.” (7.199) and this (i.e. ‘Uyaina) is one of the foolish.” By Allah, ‘Umar
did not overlook that Verse when Al-Hurr recited it before him; he observed (the orders of) Allah’s
Book strictly.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 167:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin AzZubair:
(The Verse) “Hold to forgiveness; command what is right…” was revealed by Allah except in con –
nection with the character of the people. ‘Abdullah bin Az-Zubair said: Allah ordered His Prophet to
forgive the people their misbehavior (towards him).
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 168:
Narrated Said bin Jubair:
I asked Ibn ‘Abbas regarding Surat-al-Anfal. He said, “It was revealed in connection with the Battle
of Badr.”
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 169:
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas:
Regarding the Verse: “Verily! The worst of beasts in the Sight of Allah are the deaf and the
dumb—-those who understand not.” (8.22)
(The people referred to here) were some persons from the tribe of Bani ‘Abd-Addar.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 170:
Narrated Abu Said bin Al-Mu’alla:
While I was praying, Allah’s Apostle passed me and called me, but I did not go to him until I had
finished the prayer. Then I went to him, and he said, “What prevented you from coming to me?
Didn’t Allah say:– “O you who believe! Answer the call of Allah (by obeying Him) and His Apostle
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when He calls you?” He then said, “I will inform you of the greatest Sura in the Qur’an before I leave
(the mosque).” When Allah’s Apostle got ready to leave (the mosque), I reminded him. He said, “It is:
‘Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.’ (i.e. Surat-al-Fatiha) As-sab’a Al-Mathani (the seven re –
peatedly recited Verses).”
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 171:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Abu Jahl said, “O Allah! If this (Quran) is indeed the Truth from You, then rain down on us a
shower of stones from the sky or bring on us a painful torment.” So Allah revealed:– “But Allah
would not punish them while you were amongst them, nor He will punish them while they seek (Al –
lah’s) forgiveness…” (8.33) And why Allah should not punish them while they turn away (men) from
Al-Masjid-al-Haram (the Sacred Mosque of Mecca)…” (8.33-34)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 172:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Abu Jahl said, “O Allah! If this (Qur’an) is indeed the Truth from You), then rain down on us a
shower of stones from the sky or bring on us a painful punishment.” So there was revealed:– ‘But
Allah would not punish them while you (Muhammad) were amongst them, nor will He punish them
while they seek (Allah’s) Forgiveness. And why Allah should not punish them while they stop (men)
from Al-Masjid-al-Haram ..’ (8.33-34)