Narrated Abu Huraira:When Khaibar was conquered, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was presented with a poisoned (roasted) sheep. Allah's Apostle said, "Collect for me all the Jews present in this area." (When they were gathered) Allah's Apostle said to them, "I am going to ask you about something; will you tell me the truth?" They replied, "Yes, O Abal-Qasim!" Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to them, "Who is your father?" They said, "Our father is so-and-so." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "You have told a lie. for your father is so-and-so," They said, "No doubt, you have said the truth and done the correct thing." He again said to them, "If I ask you about something; will you tell me the truth?" They replied, "Yes, O Abal-Qasim! And if we should tell a lie you will know it as you have known it regarding our father," Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) then asked, "Who are the people of the (Hell) Fire?" They replied, "We will remain in the (Hell) Fire for a while and then you (Muslims) will replace us in it" Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to them. ''You will abide in it with ignominy. By Allah, we shall never replace you in it at all." Then he asked them again, "If I ask you something, will you tell me the truth?" They replied, "Yes." He asked. "Have you put the poison in this roasted sheep?" They replied, "Yes," He asked, "What made you do that?" They replied, "We intended to learn if you were a liar in which case we would be relieved from you, and if you were a prophet then it would not harm you."
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari 5777
In-book reference
Book 76, Hadith 89
USC-MSA web (English)
Vol. 7, Book 71, Hadith 669
Translation by Dr. M. Muhsin Khan · Language: EN
Sahih
Sa'id ibn Abi Sa'id is related that Abu Hurayra said, "When Khaybar was conquered, a poisoned sheep was presented to the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, 'Gather for me all the Jews who are here.' They were gathered for him and the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, 'I am going to ask you about something. Will you tell me the truth about it?' They answered, 'Yes, Abu'l-Qasim.' The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, asked them, 'Who is your father?' They said, 'Our father is so-and-so.' The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, 'You have lied. Your father is so-and-so.' They said, 'You spoke the truth and have spoken truly.' He said, 'So now will you tell me the truth about something if I ask you about it?' They said, 'Yes, Abu'l-Qasim. If we lie, you will recognise our lie just as you recognised that regarding our father.' The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, asked them, 'Who are the people of the Fire?' They answered, 'We will be in it for a short time and then you will replace us in it.' The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, 'May you be basely driven into it! By Allah, we will never replace you in it!' Then he said, 'Will you tell me the truth about something if I ask you about it?' They answered, 'Yes.' He asked, 'Did you put poison in this sheep?' 'Yes.' they replied. He said, 'What made you do that?' They answered, 'If you were a liar, then we would be relieved of you. If you were a Prophet, then it would not harm you.'"
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari 5777
In-book reference
Book 76, Hadith 89
USC-MSA web (English)
Vol. 7, Book 71, Hadith 669
Translation by Aisha Bewley · Language: EN
Sahih
