It is narrated from Sayyiduna Zayd bin Arqam (may Allah be pleased with him) that some people, expressing their intention to come to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), said: "Come with us to this man; if he really is a Prophet of Allah, we will bear witness to his prophethood, and if he is merely a king, we will live under his shelter and protection." I went to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and informed him of this matter. Then those people came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and began calling out to him from outside his blessed chamber: "O Muhammad! O Muhammad!" At this Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, revealed this verse: "Indeed, those who call you from behind the chambers, most of them do not understand" [Surah al-Hujurat: 4]. Then the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) took hold of my ear and, pulling it (affectionately), began to say: "O Zayd! Allah has indeed proven your word true. O Zayd! Allah has indeed confirmed your word."
Imam Abu Ya'la also related this hadith from Mu'tamir by way of Muhammad bin Yahya bin Abi Saminah.
Hadith Referenceالمطالب العالية بزوائد المسانيد الثمانية / كتاب التفسير / 3722
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده ضعيف
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