Jabir bin `Abdullah said, "The people became very thirsty on the day of Al-Hudaibiya (Treaty). A small pot containing some water was in front of the Prophet (ﷺ) and when he had finished the ablution, the people rushed towards him. He asked, 'What is wrong with you?' They replied, 'We have no water either for performing ablution or for drinking except what is present in front of you.' So he placed his hand in that pot and the water started flowing among his fingers like springs. We all drank and performed ablution (from it)." I asked Jabir, "How many were you?" he replied, "Even if we had been one-hundred-thousand, it would have been sufficient for us, but we were fifteen-hundred."
Miracle of Water from the Prophet's Fingers
This narration from Jabir bin Abdullah describes one of the clear miracles (mu'jizat) granted to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) by Allah's permission during the Treaty of Hudaybiyah.
Context and Significance
The incident occurred during a moment of severe hardship when the Muslim army of approximately 1,500 companions faced extreme thirst with limited water supplies.
This miracle demonstrates Allah's support for His Messenger and serves as tangible proof of Muhammad's prophethood, similar to miracles granted to previous prophets like Moses (water from rock).
Scholarly Commentary
Classical scholars note that such miracles occurred frequently during the Prophet's lifetime to strengthen the faith of believers and demonstrate divine support.
The water flowing from between the Prophet's fingers symbolizes the abundance of divine blessings that flow through the chosen messengers.
Jabir's specific mention of the number (1,500) and his statement that it would have sufficed even 100,000 people emphasizes the supernatural nature of this event beyond any natural explanation.
Spiritual Lessons
This incident teaches complete reliance (tawakkul) on Allah during times of difficulty and scarcity.
It illustrates that divine provision comes in ways beyond human comprehension when believers place their trust in Allah and follow His Messenger.
The miracle serves as eternal evidence for all generations of the truth of Islam and the authentic prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him).