is a specific textual citation pointing to one of the most intellectually discussed and critical sections of the classic Hadith encyclopedia written by Imam Al-Hakim al-Nishaburi .
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In the vast ocean of Islamic Hadith literature, few works command as much respect, scrutiny, and scholarly debate as Al-Mustadrak ‘ala al-Sahihayn by Imam al-Hakim al-Nishapuri (d. 405 AH/1014 CE). For the serious student of Islamic sciences, a citation such as is not merely a page number—it is a gateway to understanding the intricate methodologies of early Hadith criticism, the hierarchy of authenticity, and the preservation of Prophetic traditions.
In the standard Dar al-Kutub al-‘Ilmiyyah edition, corresponds to Hadith number 4720 (or 4721-4723). Verify against your copy. al-hakim al-mustadrak vol. 4 p. 398
Al-Mustadrak al-Hakim Volume 4, page 398, is a significant, debated text containing crucial narrations, including the consensus of the Ummah and prophecies regarding the Battle of Karbala. It highlights the intense scholarly scrutiny of al-Hakim's methodology, particularly by al-Dhahabi, who criticized the lenient authenticity standards in this collection. For a closer look at this page from the text, visit quranohadith.com .
The hadith collection, al-Mustadrak, consists of several volumes and is considered a reputable source of Islamic knowledge. Scholars throughout history have relied on it to understand the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the early Muslim community.
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حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ حَسَّانُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الْفَقِيهُ إِمْلَاءً وَقِرَاءَةً، ثنا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ خَالِدٍ، ثنا سَلَمَةُ بْنُ شَبِيبٍ، ثنا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَنْبَأَ إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ مَيْمُونٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ طَاوُسٍ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَاهُ، يُحَدِّثَ أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ، يُحَدِّثُ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ: «لَا يَجْمَعُ اللَّهُ أُمَّتِي عَلَى الضَّلَالَةِ أَبَدًا وَيَدُ اللَّهِ عَلَى الْجَمَاعَةِ»
The Prophet opened his hand to reveal a mound of red soil inside the jar. He spoke in a voice heavy with emotion: "Jibreel (Gabriel) has just come to me. He told me that my grandson, Hussain, will be slaughtered in a land called ".
is frequently cited in theological discussions regarding the sanctity of the soil of Karbala (often used for 405 AH/1014 CE)
(clay tablet) in prayer, its significance is rooted in the Prophet's own words. According to Al-Hakim's Al-Mustadrak (Vol. 4, p. 398)
: أخبرناه أبو الحسين علي بن عبد الرحمن الشيباني بالكوفة، ثنا أحمد بن حازم الغفاري، ثنا خالد بن مخلد القطواني، قال: حدثني موسى بن يعقوب الزمعي، أخبرني هاشم بن هاشم بن عتبة بن أبي وقاص، عن عبد الله ابن وهب بن زمعة، قال: أخبرتني أم سلمة رضي الله عنها، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم اضطجع ذات ليلة للنوم فاستيقظ وهو حائر، ثم اضطجع فرقد، ثم استيقظ وهو حائر دون ما رأيت به المرة الأولى، ثم اضطجع فاستيقظ وفي يده تربة حمراء يقبلها، فقلت: ما هذه التربة يا رسول الله؟ قال: أخبرني جبريل عليه الصلاة والسلام أن هذا يقتل بأرض العراق للحسين، فقلت لجبريل: أرني تربة الأرض التي يقتل بها فهذه تربتها«هذا حديث صحيح على شرط الشيخين، ولم يخرجاه»
To fully understand the weight of this citation, one must analyze the unique purpose of Al-Hakim’s compilation.