Helpless angel of death - a blasphemy!

Bukhari: 2:423 Narrated by: Abu Huraira
'The angel of death was sent to Moses and when he went to him, Moses slapped him severely, spoiling one of his eyes. The angel went back to his Lord, and said, "You sent me to a slave who does not want to die." Allah restored his eye and said, "Go back and tell him (i.e. Moses) to place his hand over the back of an ox, for he will be allowed to live for a number of years equal to the number of hairs coming under his hand." (So the angel came to him and told him the same). Then Moses asked, "O my Lord! What will be then?" He said, "Death will be then." He said, "(Let it be) now." He asked Allah that He bring him near the Sacred Land at a distance of a stone's throw. Allah's Apostle (peace be upon him) said, "Were I there I would show you the grave of Moses by the way near the red sand hill." '

I'm sure it will take you very little time to analyse the stupidity of the above narration. Yet, it's passed as "sahih" by our ulemas and the naive faithfuls read it with pride.

Prophet Moses slaps the Angel of Death and hurts, rather damages, his eye. Did Moses see the Angel of Death coming like people see each other? Are angels physical like humans who can be physically injured? Would the Angel be so helpless that it wouldn't be able to do anything to avoid gettin slapped? Most importantly, is there anyone who can dare to slap an angel while it is sent on its duty by Allah Almighty? In other words, by writing such a falsehood, Bukhari is trying to project that the commandment of the Almighty Allah is helpless against Moses. Such rude insults on Allah Almighty and His prophets can only come minds that are steeped in mischief and manipulation.

The Noble Quraan says:

"But to no soul will Allah grant respite when the time appointed (for it) has come; and Allah is well acquainted with (all) that ye do?" (63:11) - Surah Al Munafiqun

The word "no soul" applies to all humankind, including all prophets. It applies to all living beings.

I quote the response of Br. Hafeez Kazi to this Hadith:

Quote:

"He is the Omnipotent over His slaves. He sendeth guardians over you until, when death cometh unto one of you, Our messengers receive him, and they neglect not." (6:61) Al-Anam

"He it is Who hath created you from clay, and hath decreed a term for you. A term is fixed with Him. Yet still ye doubt!" (6:2) Al-Anam

"Allah created you from dust, then from a little fluid, then He made you pairs (the male and female). No female beareth or bringeth forth save with His knowledge. And no-one groweth old who groweth old, nor is aught lessened of his life, but it is recorded in a Book, Lo! that is easy for Allah." (35:11) Al-Malaika


The Angel of death never fails in its duty and it takes the soul of anyone on whom Allah passes the decree of death.

Slapping the angel means the angel failed in its duty, and it means Allah failed in His Decree and hence Allah became helpless and powerless against His own creature.

No one can live a day shorter or longer but must die on the determined period. If Moses did not die when Allah decreed him death and the angel failed to take away his soul, implies that the words of Allah in the Quran are not equivalent to His actions. This is downright blasphemy!

This Hadith is an open insult to the Power of Allah. It is an insult to His Might, to His Words, and to His Wisdom. Needless to say, this Hadith is a BLATANT LIE.

THEREFORE MOSES HAS TO DIE ONCE DEATH IS DECREED FOR HIM. THE ANGELS NEVER FAIL IN THEIR DUTY.

CAN ANY HUMAN BEING BE MORE POWERFUL THAN ALLAH AND HIS ANGELS SENT TO CARRY OUT HIS ORDERS? CAN ANYONE EVER AVERT THE DEATH DECREED ON THEM FROM ALLAH?

CAN ANYONE INCLUDING A PROPHET EVER DISOBEY THE WILL OF ALLAH?

Was Bukhari a witness to this incident?

Why should anyone beileve in such hearsay which blatantly CONTRADICT THE VERSES OF THE NOBLE QURAN.

Thanks.

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