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Sahih Muslim #124

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

حَدَّثَنِي هَارُونُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الأَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرٌو، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنْ عِرَاكِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ إِنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَرْغَبُوا عَنْ آبَائِكُمْ فَمَنْ رَغِبَ عَنْ أَبِيهِ فَهُوَ كُفْرٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Do not detest your fathers; he who detested his father committed infidelity.
Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) observed:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against harboring negative feelings towards one's parents, emphasizing the importance of familial respect and love. The statement that detesting one's father equates to infidelity highlights the gravity of such feelings and the value placed on family ties in Islam.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to appreciate and honor their parents, fostering a culture of respect and love within families. It serves as a reminder to resolve conflicts amicably and maintain strong family bonds, which are essential for a healthy community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Family and Community because it stresses the importance of loving and respecting one's parents as a foundation for strong familial and community relationships.

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This hadith is #124 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) observed:.

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