saw Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) when the `Asr prayer was due and the people searched for water to perform ablution but they could not find it. Later on (a pot full of) water for ablution was brought to Allah's Apostle . He put his hand in that pot and ordered the people to perform ablution from it. I saw the water springing out from underneath his fingers till all of them performed the ablution (it was one of the miracles of the Prophet).
Ablutions (Wudu') - Sahih al-Bukhari 169
I saw Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) when the `Asr prayer was due and the people searched for water to perform ablution but they could not find it. Later on (a pot full of) water for ablution was brought to Allah's Apostle. He put his hand in that pot and ordered the people to perform ablution from it. I saw the water springing out from underneath his fingers till all of them performed the ablution (it was one of the miracles of the Prophet).
Commentary on the Hadith
This narration demonstrates one of the clear miracles (mu'jizat) bestowed upon the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) by Allah's permission. The scarcity of water and subsequent miraculous flow from his blessed fingers serves as tangible proof of his prophethood.
Scholars note this incident occurred during the Asr prayer time, emphasizing the importance of performing prayers in congregation and on time, even when facing difficulties. The Companions' search for water shows their commitment to ritual purity.
The water flowing from between the Prophet's fingers symbolizes the spiritual and physical blessings that emanate from his person. Just as water purifies the body, the Prophet's teachings purify the soul. This miracle also illustrates Allah's power to manifest extraordinary phenomena through His chosen servants.
This event teaches believers about reliance upon Allah during hardships and demonstrates that divine assistance comes to those who strive to fulfill religious obligations despite obstacles.