What is Sahih Muslim 16 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Jabir that Nu'man b. Qaufal came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said:, states: "Would I enter Paradise if I say the obligatory prayers and deny myself that which is forbidden and treat that as lawful what has been made permissible (by the Shari'ah)? The Prophet (ﷺ) replied in the…"

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 16 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Sahih Muslim #16

The Book of Faith

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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.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ - وَاللَّفْظُ لأَبِي كُرَيْبٍ - قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم النُّعْمَانُ بْنُ قَوْقَلٍ فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَرَأَيْتَ إِذَا صَلَّيْتُ الْمَكْتُوبَةَ وَحَرَّمْتُ الْحَرَامَ وَأَحْلَلْتُ الْحَلاَلَ أَأَدْخُلُ الْجَنَّةَ فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ نَعَمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Would I enter Paradise if I say the obligatory prayers and deny myself that which is forbidden and treat that as lawful what has been made permissible (by the Shari'ah)? The Prophet (ﷺ) replied in the affirmative.

Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Jabir that Nu'man b. Qaufal came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said:

Context

In this hadith, Nu'man b. Qaufal approached the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to inquire about the conditions for entering Paradise. He asked if performing obligatory prayers, avoiding the forbidden, and accepting the permissible would guarantee him entry into Paradise. The Prophet (ﷺ) affirmed his question, emphasizing the importance of these actions in attaining salvation.

Modern Application

This hadith highlights the significance of fulfilling religious obligations like daily prayers and adhering to ethical conduct. In contemporary life, this can inspire individuals to prioritize their spiritual duties and maintain integrity in their actions, fostering a sense of accountability and connection to their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Prayer because it discusses the conditions for entering Paradise through the performance of obligatory prayers and avoidance of sinful acts.

Paradise Prayer