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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 17 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 17 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by A similar hadith is narrated on Jabir's authority in which the following words are added:, states: "I will do nothing more."

The Book of Faith

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِي حَجَّاجُ بْنُ الشَّاعِرِ، وَالْقَاسِمُ بْنُ زَكَرِيَّاءَ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ شَيْبَانَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، وَأَبِي، سُفْيَانَ عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ النُّعْمَانُ بْنُ قَوْقَلٍ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏ وَزَادَ فِيهِ وَلَمْ أَزِدْ عَلَى ذَلِكَ شَيْئًا ‏.‏

I will do nothing more.

Narrated by A similar hadith is narrated on Jabir's authority in which the following words are added:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of brevity and clarity in communication, as narrated by Jabir. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is quoted to have stated that he would not add anything more to his message. This principle underscores the value of being concise and direct in conveying information, especially in religious teachings.

Modern Application

In modern communication, whether in personal conversations or public speaking, this hadith encourages individuals to express their thoughts clearly and succinctly. It serves as a reminder that effective communication often lies in simplicity and clarity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the importance of maintaining the integrity of the message as conveyed by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission