Sahih Muslim #1436

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَعَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِلَى قَوْلِهِ ‏ "‏ وَاجْعَلْهَا عَلَيْهِمْ كَسِنِي يُوسُفَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ مَا بَعْدَهُ ‏.‏
" And cause them a famine like that (which broke out at the time) of Joseph," but the subsequent portion was not mentioned.
Narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira by another chain of transmitters up to the words:

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a message regarding a famine similar to that experienced during the time of Prophet Joseph. The focus on the chain of narrators underscores the importance of reliable transmission in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the reliability of information is paramount. This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying sources and ensuring that messages are accurately conveyed, especially in an age of misinformation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it highlights the significance of maintaining the integrity of the message through reliable narrators.

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They said, "By Allah, you will not cease remembering Joseph until you become fatally ill or become of those who perish."
يُوسُفُ أَيُّهَا ٱلصِّدِّيقُ أَفْتِنَا فِى سَبْعِ بَقَرَٰتٍۢ سِمَانٍۢ يَأْكُلُهُنَّ سَبْعٌ عِجَافٌۭ وَسَبْعِ سُنۢبُلَٰتٍ خُضْرٍۢ وَأُخَرَ يَابِسَٰتٍۢ لَّعَلِّىٓ أَرْجِعُ إِلَى ٱلنَّاسِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَعْلَمُونَ
[He said], "Joseph, O man of truth, explain to us about seven fat cows eaten by seven [that were] lean, and seven green spikes [of grain] and others [that were] dry - that I may return to the people; perhaps they will know [about you]."
وَجَآءَ إِخْوَةُ يُوسُفَ فَدَخَلُوا۟ عَلَيْهِ فَعَرَفَهُمْ وَهُمْ لَهُۥ مُنكِرُونَ
And the brothers of Joseph came [seeking food], and they entered upon him; and he recognized them, but he was to them unknown.

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This hadith is #1436 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer. It is graded Sahih and narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira by another chain of transmitters up to the words:.

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