Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1085 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1085 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer), narrated by 'A'isha reported:, states: "The wives of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be Upon him) made a mention of the church which they had seen in Abyssinia which was called Marya, and the rest of the hadith is the same."

The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ ذَكَرْنَ أَزْوَاجُ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَنِيسَةً رَأَيْنَهَا بِأَرْضِ الْحَبَشَةِ يُقَالُ لَهَا مَارِيَةُ ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِهِمْ ‏.‏

The wives of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be Upon him) made a mention of the church which they had seen in Abyssinia which was called Marya, and the rest of the hadith is the same.

Narrated by 'A'isha reported:

Context

This hadith recounts the mention of a church seen by the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during their time in Abyssinia. It provides insight into the historical context of early Muslims and their interactions with other cultures and religions.

Modern Application

In today's diverse world, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and respecting different cultures and religions. It encourages Muslims to engage positively with others while maintaining their own identity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Historical Prophetic Narratives and Prophetic Conduct because it reflects the experiences of the Prophet's family and their interactions with other communities.

Historical Prophetic Narratives Prophetic Conduct