It is narrated from Sabah bin Ashras that Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) was asked about the ebb and flow (tides). He said: An angel has been appointed over the middle and vast part of the sea; when he puts his leg into it, the water increases, and when he lifts it, the water decreases.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب خلق العالم / 10228
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:ضعیف
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده ضعيف، صبّاح مجھول ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 23238 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 23626»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … It is observed that due to the moon, the phenomenon of ebb and flow (tides) occurs in the sea.