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IRSYAD AL-HADITH #293 : NABI MUSA TUMBUK MATA MALAIKAT MAUT
Is the story of Prophet Musa striking the angel of death in the eye authentic?
Short answer
The story is recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim through Abu Hurairah, and it is stated to be established and authentic.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hadith
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The story is recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim through Abu Hurairah, and it is stated to be established and authentic. Muslims accept the narration. According to Ibn Khuzaimah, it does not mean Musa refused to die. He did not know that the man who entered his home without permission was the angel of death, so he defended himself. This view was favoured by al-Maziri and al-Qadhi Iyadh, and angels may appear in human form as in the story of Maryam.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Secara ringkasnya, kisah Nabi Musa menampar atau menumbuk muka malaikat adalah kisah yang thabit dan sahih.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD AL-HADITH #293 : NABI MUSA TUMBUK MATA MALAIKAT MAUT”, 22 October 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-al-hadith/2700-irsyad-al-hadith-siri-ke-293-nabi-musa-tumbuk-muka-malaikat-musa. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/prophet-musa-striking-angel-of-death-authentic/