6 – The Ḥadith of Ḥudhayfah ibn al-Yamān

It is transmitted by ʿĀṣim ibn Bahdalah, from Zirr ibn Ḥubaysh, from Ḥudhayfah ibn al-Yamān, that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

“I was brought the Burāq; it is a white mount, tall—[its back was stretched out like this]—placing its hoof where the gaze reaches. Gabriel and I did not leave its back until I reached the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The gates of heaven were opened for us, and I beheld Paradise and Hell [and every promise of the Hereafter].” [Then the two of them retraced their way back to where they had begun.]

Ḥudhayfah added, “He did not pray in Jerusalem.”

Zirr said, “I replied to him, ‘Yes, he did pray!’”

Ḥudhayfah asked, “What is your name, O bald-headed one? I recognize your face but do not know your name.”

I said, “I am Zirr ibn Ḥubaysh.”

He retorted, “And how do you know that he prayed?!”