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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 1447 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1447 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer) states: "Anas b. Malik reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed Qunut for one month Invoking curse upon Ri'l, Dhakwan, 'Usayya. those who disobeyed Allah and His Messenger (ﷺ)."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَسْوَدُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَنَتَ شَهْرًا يَلْعَنُ رِعْلاً وَذَكْوَانَ وَعُصَيَّةَ عَصَوُا اللَّهَ وَرَسُولَهُ ‏.‏

Anas b. Malik reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed Qunut for one month Invoking curse upon Ri'l, Dhakwan, 'Usayya. those who disobeyed Allah and His Messenger (ﷺ).

Context

Anas b. Malik reported that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) invoked a curse upon specific tribes for their disobedience to Allah and His Messenger (ﷺ) during his Qunut prayers for a month. This act serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from divine guidance and the seriousness of accountability in faith.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith reminds Muslims of the importance of sincerity in prayer and the need to seek justice and accountability in society. It encourages believers to pray for guidance and to stand against wrongdoing, fostering a sense of responsibility towards their community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Warning because it demonstrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) use of prayer to address disobedience and the need for accountability.

Prayer Prophetic Warning