Stones Stick to Hands
(HR. Abu Na’im)
It was narrated from Muktamar Ibn Sulaeman from his father, that a man from Bani Makzum wanted to throw Muhammad Rasulullah with a handful of stones in his hand.
When he approached Muhammad Rasulullah who was prostrating, he raised his hand and threw Muhammad Rasulullah. But, the stones suddenly stuck to his hand.
He could not throw the stones from his hand. The stones stuck to his hand and could not be removed.
His friends were amazed to know the amazing incident. They saw the stones dry and stick to his hand, then they treated him until the stones could be removed from the hand of the Bani Makzum man. ***
Multiple Choice
1. What did the man from Bani Makzum want to do to the Messenger of Allah?
A. Giving a stone as a gift
B. Throwing stones at the Prophet
C. Inviting the Prophet to talk
D. Helping the Prophet pray
Answer: B. Throwing stones at the Prophet
2. When did the men from Bani Makzum plan to throw the Prophet?
A. When the Prophet was talking
B. When the Prophet was eating
C. When the Prophet was prostrating
D. When the Prophet was walking
Answer: C. When the Prophet was prostrating
3. What happened when the men wanted to throw the Prophet?
A. The stone floated into the air by itself
B. The stone fell to the ground before being thrown
C. The stone stuck to his hand and could not be removed
D. The stone turned into gold
Answer: C. The stone stuck to his hand and could not be removed
4. How did the men from Bani Makzum react when they saw the incident?
A. They burst out laughing
B. They were amazed and surprised
C. They also threw stones
D. They left the man
Answer: B. They were amazed and surprised
5. What did the man’s friends do to help him?
A. They burned the stone
B. They smeared oil on the man’s hand
C. They treated him until the stone could be removed
D. They asked the Messenger of Allah to cure him
Answer: C. They treated him until the stone could be removed
6. What is the wisdom of the story of the Stone Sticking to the Hand?
A. Allah protected the Messenger of Allah from the evil of others
B. Throwing stones is a fun thing
C. The Messenger of Allah had many magical stones
D. Stones can change shape at any time
Answer: A. Allah protected the Messenger of Allah from the evil of others
7. Who narrated this story?
A. Imam Bukhari
B. Imam Muslim
C. Abu Na’im
D. Ibn Majah
Answer: C. Abu Na’im
8. Why couldn’t the stone be thrown by the man?
A. The stone became very heavy
B. The stone turned into water
C. The stone stuck to his hand and couldn’t be removed
D. The stone disappeared from his hand
Answer: C. The stone stuck to his hand and couldn’t be removed
9. What did the man from Bani Makzum do after the incident?
A. He cried and apologized
B. He tried to throw the Prophet again
C. He told everyone about the incident
D. There is no information about his actions after the incident
Answer: D. There is no information about his actions after the incident
10. From this story, we learn that…
A. We should always be kind to others
B. We can throw other people if we don’t like them
C. The Prophet has the power to change stones
D. Stones are objects that can talk
Answer: A. We should always be kind to others
Miracles of the Messengers in Islam
Here are some of the greatest miracles given to the Messengers of Allah:
1. Miracles of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Al-Qur’an:
The greatest miracle of the Prophet Muhammad is the Qur’an, which is a guide for all mankind until the end of time.
The Qur’an has a beautiful style of language, perfect law, and has not changed until now.
The Isra’ Mi’raj Event:
The Prophet Muhammad was taken from the Grand Mosque to the Aqsa Mosque, then ascended to the sky to receive the command to pray.
This incident is proof of the power of Allah that cannot be explained by human logic.
Split Moon:
The Quraysh asked for proof of prophethood, so with Allah’s permission, Prophet Muhammad split the moon into two parts.
This event is immortalized in the Qur’an:
“The Hour has drawn near and the moon has split.” (QS. Al-Qamar: 1)
2. Miracles of Prophet Musa عليه السلام
Split Sea:
Prophet Musa and the Children of Israel were chased by Pharaoh and his army, then Allah ordered Prophet Musa to strike his stick into the sea, so that the sea split into a dry path.
This miracle saved Prophet Musa and his followers, while Pharaoh and his army drowned.
Stick Becomes Snake:
Prophet Musa’s stick could turn into a large snake as a sign of Allah’s power.
When faced with Pharaoh’s magicians, the snake from Moses’ staff swallowed all their magic, proving that miracles come from Allah, not magic.
3. Miracles of the Prophet Isa عليه السلام
Talking as a Baby:
Prophet Isa could speak as a baby to defend the purity of his mother, Maryam.
He said:
“Indeed, I am a servant of Allah. He gave me the Book (Injil) and made me a prophet.” (QS. Maryam: 30)
⚕ Healing the Sick:
With Allah’s permission, Prophet Isa could heal blind people and lepers with just the touch of his hand.
⚰ Bringing the Dead Back to Life:
The greatest miracle of Prophet Isa was bringing the dead to life with Allah’s permission, as proof of his prophethood to the Children of Israel.
4. Miracles of Prophet Solomon عليه السلام
Understanding Animal Language:
Prophet Solomon could speak to birds, ants, and other animals.
The Qur’an tells how he understood the words of ants who warned his people when Prophet Solomon’s army approached.
Controlling Wind & Jinn:
Allah gave Prophet Solomon the power to control the wind and jinn.
He could travel long distances in a short time with the help of the wind.
5. Miracles of Prophet Noah عليه السلام
Making a Giant Ship:
Prophet Noah made a large ship at the command of Allah to save his followers from the great flood.
When Allah’s punishment came, heavy rain fell and the earth poured out water, drowning the disobedient people.
What is the Purpose of Miracles?
Allah gave miracles to the Apostles with the aim of:
✅ Proving the truth of Islamic teachings.
✅ Shows the greatness and power of Allah.
✅ Tests people’s faith – whether they will believe or reject the truth.
Conclusion
Miracles are clear evidence from Allah given to the Apostles as a sign of prophethood. Each Apostle had different miracles, but all of them aimed to invite people to faith and goodness.
