Question

Is the following narration authentic?

Ummu Ayman (radiyallahu ‘anha) narrated: “When I was making Hijrah, I had no supplies or water with me, I was about to die of thirst. I was fasting, and when it was time to break my fast, I heard a noise above my head. So, I looked up, and saw a waterskin hanging above my head. I drank from it until I had quenched my thirst, and I was never thirsty again for the rest of my life.”

Answer

Imam Ibn Sa’d (rahimahullah) has recorded this incident. The narration is suitable to quote.

(Tabaqat Ibn Sa’d, vol. 8, pg. 179 and Sahih Ibnus Sakan; Refer: Al Isabah, vol. 14, pg. 292. Also see Talqihu Fuhumi Ahlil Athar of Ibnul Jawzi, pg. 228/9, Siyaru A’lamin Nubala, vol. 2, pg. 224 and Hayatus Sahabah, vol. 4, pg. 455)

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