What is Sahih Muslim 1736 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers), narrated by Abu Musa al-Ash'ari reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "Keep refreshing your knowledge of the Qur'an, for I swear by Him in Whose Hand is the life of Mahammad that it is more liable to escape than camels which are hobbled."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1736 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Travellers.

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Sahih Muslim #1736

The Book of Prayer - Travellers

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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 عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ بَرَّادٍ الأَشْعَرِيُّ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ بُرَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ تَعَاهَدُوا هَذَا الْقُرْآنَ فَوَالَّذِي نَفْسُ مُحَمَّدٍ بِيَدِهِ لَهُوَ أَشَدُّ تَفَلُّتًا مِنَ الإِبِلِ فِي عُقُلِهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَلَفْظُ الْحَدِيثِ لاِبْنِ بَرَّادٍ.

Keep refreshing your knowledge of the Qur'an, for I swear by Him in Whose Hand is the life of Mahammad that it is more liable to escape than camels which are hobbled.

Narrated by Abu Musa al-Ash'ari reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Abu Musa al-Ash'ari narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the need to regularly engage with the Qur'an, comparing its retention to camels that escape their hobbles. This metaphor highlights the ease with which one can forget the Qur'an if not actively studied and recited. The hadith underscores the necessity of continuous learning and connection with the holy text.

Modern Application

In our fast-paced lives, this hadith encourages us to set aside time for reading and reflecting on the Qur'an. Regular engagement with the text can deepen our understanding and strengthen our faith, making it a vital part of our daily routine.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Seeking Knowledge because it stresses the importance of actively engaging with the Qur'an to prevent forgetfulness and enhance understanding.

Quran Seeking Knowledge