Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1025 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1025 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers), narrated by Shu'ba narrated the same on the basis of two authorities and in the hadith transmitted by Hakam (the words are):, states: "The people began to get water that was left out of his (the Prophet's) ablution."

The Book of Prayers

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، بِالإِسْنَادَيْنِ جَمِيعًا مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏ وَزَادَ فِي حَدِيثِ الْحَكَمِ فَجَعَلَ النَّاسُ يَأْخُذُونَ مِنْ فَضْلِ وَضُوئِهِ ‏.‏

The people began to get water that was left out of his (the Prophet's) ablution.

Narrated by Shu'ba narrated the same on the basis of two authorities and in the hadith transmitted by Hakam (the words are):

Context

This hadith recounts how people would gather to collect the leftover water from the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ ablution. This practice reflects the esteem in which the Prophet's actions were held and the desire of the companions to emulate him. It illustrates the significance of cleanliness and the value placed on the Prophet's ﷺ rituals.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith can inspire individuals to appreciate the importance of cleanliness and ritual purity in their daily lives. It encourages the practice of maintaining personal hygiene and the spiritual significance of ablution before prayers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it demonstrates the practice of sharing and preserving the Prophet's ﷺ actions and teachings among his companions.

Hadith Transmission