Sequel to this thread https://www.nairaland.com/3846143/christians-allow-muslims-pray-inside
, where our Christian colleagues are having an orgasmic feeling simply because Muslims were offered a place to observe prayer or taraweeh(the optional prayers observed during fasting month), I dug this up to show that the prophet of mercy, Muhammad(SAW), did this over 1500 years ago and many other examples have been set after this.

Did prophet (saw) give permission for a group of Christians to do their prayer in the mosque. Is there a hadith narrating this? What is the authenticity of the hadith?

The visit of Najran Christians is mentioned in the authentic hadith books

The event that a delegation of Christians from Najran (in Yemen) came to Madina to discuss a matter with Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and asked him about Prophet Isa is mentioned in the following hadiths that are authentic:

“Hudhaifa reported that the people of najran came to Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) and said: Allah's Messenger, send along with us a man of trust; whereupon he said: I would definitely send to you a man of trust, a man of trust in the true sense of the term. Thereupon his Companions looked up eagerly and he sent Abu Ubaida b. Jarrah.” (Abu Dawood: 31: 5949; Muslim: 31: 5949)

“Narrated Hudhaifa: Al-'Aqib and Saiyid, the rulers of najran, came to Allah's Apostle with the intention of doing Lian one of them said to the other, "Do not do (this Lian) for, by Allah, if he is a Prophet and we do this Lian, neither we, nor our offspring after us will be successful." Then both of them said (to the Prophet ), "We will give what you should ask but you should send a trustworthy man with us, and do not send any person with us but an honest one." The Prophet said, "I will send an honest man who Is really trustworthy." Then every one of the companions of Allah's Apostle wished to be that one. Then the Prophet said, "Get up, O Abu 'Ubaida bin Al-Jarrah." When he got up, Allah's Apostle said, "This is the Trustworthy man of this (Muslim) nation." (Bukhari: 59: 663)



Nevertheless, the event that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) allowed them worship in the masjid during this visit is not mentioned in the hadiths; however it is cited in various tafseer books such as al Jamiu li Ahkam al Quran (Imam Qurtubi), Tafser Ibn Kather, Tafseer al Munir (Wahba al Zuhayli); in the explanation section of Kutub al Sitta and many Islamic books as a quote from the famous book “Al Sirah Al Nabawiyyah” by Muhammad bin Ishaq as a narration from Muhammad bin Jafar bin az Zubayr.



The visit of the Najran is cited in the interpretation of the 1- 61 verses of Surah Al-I Imran in tafseer books. We would like to quote the interpretation of the 61th verse of Surah Al-I Imran in Ibn Kather Tafseer:

“The reason for the call to Mubahalah and the revelation of the Ayat from the beginning of this Surah (Surah al-I Imran) until here (61th verse), is that a delegation from the Christians of Najran (in Yemen) came to Al-Madinah to argue about `Isa, claiming that he was divine and the son of Allah. Allah sent down the beginning of this Surah until here, to refute their claims, as Imam Muhammad bin Ishaq bin Yasar and other scholars stated.



Muhammad bin Ishaq bin Yasar said in his famous Sirah, "The delegation of Christians from Najran came to the Messenger of Allah . The delegation consisted of sixty horsemen, including fourteen of their chiefs who make decisions. These men were Al-`Aqib, also known as `Abdul-Masih, As-Sayyid, also known as Al-Ayham, Abu Harithah bin `Alqamah, of ﴿the family of﴾ Bakr bin Wa`il and Uways bin Al-Harith. They also included, Zayd, Qays, Yazid, Nabih, Khuwaylid, `Amr, Khalid, `Abdullah and Yuhannas. Three of these men were chiefs of this delegation, Al-`Aqib, their leader and to whom they referred for advice and decision; As-Sayyid, their scholar and leader in journeys and social gatherings; and Abu Harithah bin `Alqamah, their patriarch, priest and religious leader. Abu Harithah was an Arab man from ﴿the family of﴾ Bakr bin Wa`il, but when he embraced Christianity, the Romans and their kings honored him and built churches for him (or in his honor). They also supported him financially and gave him servants, because they knew how firm his faith in their religion was.'' Abu Harithah knew the description of the Messenger of Allah from what he read in earlier divine Books. However, his otherwise ignorance led him to insist on remaining a Christian, because he was honored and had a high position with the Christians.

Ibn Ishaq said, "Muhammad bin Ja`far bin Az-Zubayr said that, `The (Najran) delegation came to the Messenger of Allah in Al-Madinah, entered his Masjid wearing robes and garments, after the Prophet had prayed the `Asr prayer. They accompanied a caravan of camels led by Bani Al-Harith bin Ka`b. The Companions of the Messenger of Allah who saw them said that they never saw a delegation like them after that. When their worship time came, they stood up to perform their worship in the Prophet’s Masjid. Messenger of Allah said: “Let them (worship)” and they prayed towards east.

Then Abu Harithah bin `Alqamah and Al-`Aqib `Abdul-Masih or As-Sayyid Al-Ayham spoke to the Messenger of Allah , and they were Christians like the king (Roman King). However, they disagreed about `Isa; some of them said, `He is Allah,' while some said, `He is the son of Allah,' and some others said, `He is one of a trinity.' Allah is far from what they attribute to Him.''….

https://m.askaquestionto.us/question-answer/miscellaneous/hadith-about-najran-christians-praying-in-the-masjid

Eiya, you had to go back 1500 years.

That says it all.

The Bible and Quran are nothing but story books!

along4dem:
The Bible and Quran are nothing but story books!

what's wrong with story books, especially if it guides you to the right path?

felixomor:
Eiya, you had to go back 1500 years.

That says it all.

just to show you it's originality with Islam and our prophet.

Dominique, lalasticlala, seun , mynd44 and those concerned should do justice, please.

Rubbishh u will only find it in hadith sunnah bla bla bla but in real life let a Christian mention d name of Jesus in mosque and see if his head wont be chopped off. Pissful religion of cannibalism indeed

Caseless:
just to show you it's originality with Islam and our prophet.

Unfortunately, the place u even mentioned has no Christians today.
You have killed all of them.

felixomor:


Unfortunately, the place u even mentioned has no Christians today.
You have killed all of them.

just like you killed all of them in Spain.

zionmade1:
Rubbishh u will only find it in hadith sunnah bla bla bla but in real life let a Christian mention d name of Jesus in mosque and see if his head wont be chopped off. Pissful religion of cannibalism indeed

are you talking about the father, the son and the mother?

If you're talking about Jesus(A.S) , the son of Mary , and a messenger of God almighty, we will toast and celebrate to that great name.


NB: muslims love Jesus more than you Christians do.

Caseless:
are you talking about the father, the son and the mother?

If you're talking about Jesus(A.S) , the son of Mary , and a messenger of God almighty, we will toast and celebrate to that great name.


NB: muslims love Jesus more than you Christians do.

Indeed, Jesus u cant say 15 things he said or did while on earth.
Now assuming its the Christian Jesus can he being mentioned in ur mosque without a head going off? And for info mohammad is a devil sent. That is how christians see him dat shows how tolerant they can be allowing u pray to d devil in their Church

zionmade1:

Indeed, Jesus u cant say 15 things he said or did while on earth.
Now assuming its the Christian Jesus can he being mentioned in ur mosque without a head going off? And for info mohammad is a devil sent. That is how christians see him dat shows how tolerant they can be allowing u pray to d devil in their Church

thanks for the comic relief.


You're confused.

felixomor:
Eiya, you had to go back 1500 years.

That says it all.

Please, why is it so Hard for you to make sense in the comment you make? is Christianity not older than Islam? Nawa o

felixomor:
Eiya, you had to go back 1500 years.

That says it all.

Don't mind the confused fellow. He couldn't even find a straight and clear verse to support his stance, he just kept beating about the bush.


If you ask him why Muslims haven't been able to replicate such since 1700yrs ago, he will definitely have no answer to give.

The reason why they can't replicate such is cos Muslims will never allow anyone say Yahweh is Great in their mosques. Yet, they claim we worship the same God.

Caseless:
are you talking about the father, the son and the mother?

If you're talking about Jesus(A.S) , the son of Mary , and a messenger of God almighty, we will toast and celebrate to that great name.


NB: muslims love Jesus more than you Christians do.

Yes, you love them by chopping their head off and posing with it while holding the Quran.

Deicide:

Please, why is it so Hard for you to make sense in the comment you make? is Christianity not older than Islam? Nawa o

Christianity is older than Islam?

But I thought you confused people said all the prophets before the advent of Christianity were Muslims. Are you trying to fill me up with joke?

alBHAGDADI:
Christianity is older than Islam?

But I thought you confused people said all the prophets before the advent of Christianity were Muslims. Are you trying to fill me up with joke?

wow whoever said that must be very foolish
The moniker you are quoting is an athiest btw

alBHAGDADI:
Christianity is older than Islam?

But I thought you confused people said all the prophets before the advent of Christianity were Muslims. Are you trying to fill me up with joke?

Which people? oh you thought i was a muslim

Deicide:

Which people? oh you thought i was a muslim

lool
From frying pan to fire

jonbellion:
lool
From frying pan to fire

no from fire to frying pan in Islam you get to enjoy paradise

Caseless:
just like you killed all of them in Spain.

After you had killed millions in north africa and middle east and the same spain?
Besides, who told u Spain has no Muslims?

The comparison is pointless.

Isis is attacking Phillipines today.
Did Phillipines kill any muslim before you entered there?

My friend, its not today.
U cant deceive anyone.

Deicide:

Please, why is it so Hard for you to make sense in the comment you make? is Christianity not older than Islam? Nawa o

don't mind the asinine.

jonbellion:
wow whoever said that must be very foolish
The moniker you are quoting is an athiest btw

whoever said that is not foolish. Every prophet that came before prophet Muhammad preached monotheism. What's Islam? A religion and path that defines monotheism in true term of it.

felixomor:

After you had killed millions in north africa and middle east and the same spain?
Besides, who told u Spain has no Muslims?

The comparison is pointless.

Isis is attacking Phillipines today.
Did Phillipines kill any muslim before you entered there?

My friend, its not today.
U cant deceive anyone.

you're sounding as if Christians have not killed more.


You're just a kid with little or no knowledge of history.

Caseless:
you're sounding as if Christians have not killed more.


You're just a kid with little or no knowledge of history.

Hahaha, please prove it.
Maybe we should also talk about Turkey.

Just forget all these propaganda.
Forget it

Deicide:

Please, why is it so Hard for you to make sense in the comment you make? is Christianity not older than Islam? Nawa o

You are so dull.
Who told you the topic here is the age of religions?

I can see you are not even bold enough to tell a Muslim face to face that Allah doesn't exist. Yet u claim to be "apetheist".

Its my comment that had to draw you.
Carry your anti-Christian stupidity away from here.

felixomor:


You are so dull.
Who told you the topic here is the age of religions?

I can see you are not even bold enough to tell a Muslim face to face that Allah doesn't exist. Yet u claim to be "apetheist".

Its my comment that had to draw you.
Carry your anti-Christian stupidity away from here.

You seem not to get my point do you? and pls where/when did i claim to be apetheist? or do you mean apatheist?

Deicide:

You seem not to get my point do you? and pls where/when did i claim to be apetheist? or do you mean apatheist?

Atheist or sorry those who claim they are descendants of Apes

felixomor:


Atheist or sorry those who claim they are descendants of Apes

please, where is this conversation going?

Deicide:

please, where is this conversation going?

Where u first put it.

felixomor:


Where u first put it.

you mean this?

Deicide:

Please, why is it so Hard for you to make sense in the comment you make? is Christianity not older than Islam? Nawa o

which you weren't able to grasp what I meant? if you want I could dissect it for you