Al-hakim Al-mustadrak Vol. 4 P. 398 Updated -
Al-Mustadrak al-Hakim Volume 4, page 398, details the prophecy of Imam Husayn’s martyrdom, where Gabriel presents red soil from Karbala to the Prophet Muhammad. This soil, placed in a bottle with Umm Salama, turned to blood on the day of Ashura to signify the event. For more details, visit al-islam.org . Laws and Practices: Why do the Shi'ah prostrate on Turbah
3. Shi’i-Sunni Polemics
Before analyzing the specific volume and page, one must understand the book’s purpose. Imam al-Hakim observed that despite the monumental efforts of Imam al-Bukhari and Imam Muslim (compilers of the Sahihayn ), there were thousands of authentic Hadiths that met their stringent criteria but were omitted from their collections. Thus, he wrote Al-Mustadrak —literally, "The Supplement." al-hakim al-mustadrak vol. 4 p. 398
Umm Salama kept that soil in a glass bottle, watching it faithfully. On the 10th of Muharram, 61 A.H., she saw the miraculous transformation. This narration, also supported by scholars like al-Dhahabi Al-Mustadrak al-Hakim Volume 4, page 398, details the
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The Fulfillment
: The Prophet (ﷺ) gave the soil to Umm Salama (RA) and told her, "When you see this soil turn into blood, you will know that my Hussain has been martyred" . : Umm Salama Laws and Practices: Why do the Shi'ah prostrate
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Let us examine why is controversial. Take the "City of Knowledge" tradition. Al-Hakim’s chain includes: Sufyan ibn ‘Uyaynah (trustworthy) ← Ja‘far ibn Muhammad al-Sadiq (trustworthy) ← his father ← ‘Ali.
Next time you encounter a citation to Al-Mustadrak , vol. 4, p. 398, do not just copy it. Open the volume. Read the isnad. Read al-Dhahabi’s response. And join the timeless conversation between the muhaddithun (traditionists) who guarded the legacy of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with unparalleled precision.
