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4645. It was narrated that Jâbir bin 'Abdullâh said: "We were traveling with the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ and I was riding a camel. The Messenger of Allâh ﷺ said to me: 'Will you sell it to me for such and such, may Allâh forgive you?' I said, 'Yes, it is yours, O Prophet of
Allâh.' He said: 'Will you sell it to me for such and such, may Allâh forgive you?' I said: 'Yes, it is yours, O Prophet of Allâh.' He said: 'Will you sell it to me for such and such, may Allâh forgive you?' I said: 'Yes, it is yours.'" (One of the narrators) Abû Nadrâh said: "This became a phrase that was used by the Muslims: 'Do such and such, may Allâh forgive you.'" (Sahîh)
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Commentary
1. The Prophet's asking him over and over again was in order to bless him abundantly and it was by way of affection also. This has been discussed above (Hadîth 4641).
2. 'May Allâh forgive you': This expression could be an invocation as well as a prediction and a promise that Allâh, Most High, would grant you forgiveness. In both the situations, it is a matter of excellence for Jâbir: May Allâh be pleased with him and he be with Him.
