What is Sahih Muslim 182 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by It is narrated by Miqdad, and he was an ally of B. Zuhra and was of those who participated in the Battle of Badr along with the Messenger of Allah, that he said:, states: "Messenger of Allah, here is a point: If I happened to encounter a person amongst the infidels (in the battle). Then he narrated a hadith similar to the one transmitted by Laith."

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 182 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Sahih Muslim #182

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَطَاءُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ اللَّيْثِيُّ، ثُمَّ الْجُنْدَعِيُّ أَنَّ عُبَيْدَ، اللَّهِ بْنَ عَدِيِّ بْنِ الْخِيَارِ أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ الْمِقْدَادَ بْنَ عَمْرِو بْنِ الأَسْوَدِ الْكِنْدِيَّ - وَكَانَ حَلِيفًا لِبَنِي زُهْرَةَ وَكَانَ مِمَّنْ شَهِدَ بَدْرًا مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم - أَنَّهُ قَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَرَأَيْتَ إِنْ لَقِيتُ رَجُلاً مِنَ الْكُفَّارِ ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ اللَّيْثِ ‏.‏

Messenger of Allah, here is a point: If I happened to encounter a person amongst the infidels (in the battle). Then he narrated a hadith similar to the one transmitted by Laith.

Narrated by It is narrated by Miqdad, and he was an ally of B. Zuhra and was of those who participated in the Battle of Badr along with the Messenger of Allah, that he said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) responds to a question about encountering non-believers in battle. The context reflects the challenges faced during early Islamic battles and the moral considerations of engaging with opponents. It illustrates the complexities of warfare and the Prophet's guidance on maintaining ethical standards.

Modern Application

While this hadith addresses historical events, it serves as a reminder of the importance of ethical conduct in all interactions, even in challenging situations. It encourages individuals to uphold their values and principles, regardless of the circumstances.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Jihad and Historical Prophetic Events because it relates to the context of warfare and the ethical considerations emphasized by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during conflicts.

Jihad Historical Prophetic Events