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Sahih Muslim #1866

The Book of Prayer - Friday
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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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، حَدَّثَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنْ هَمَّامِ بْنِ مُنَبِّهٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَقُلْ وَهِيَ سَاعَةٌ خَفِيفَةٌ ‏.‏
" That time is short."
Narrated by Hammam b. Munabbih reported this hadith from Abu Huraira who reported from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) but he did not say:

Context

This hadith conveys a brief yet profound statement attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the fleeting nature of time. It serves as a reminder of the brevity of life and the urgency to utilize our time wisely in preparation for the Day of Judgment. The emphasis is on the importance of being mindful of how we spend our time.

Modern Application

In our modern lives, where distractions abound, this hadith encourages us to prioritize our time effectively. Whether it's through engaging in meaningful activities, pursuing knowledge, or nurturing relationships, being aware of time can lead to a more fulfilling life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Time and Life's Transience because it underscores the importance of time management in the context of preparing for the afterlife.

Day of JudgmentTime and Life's Transience

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About Sahih Muslim

This hadith is #1866 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Hammam b. Munabbih reported this hadith from Abu Huraira who reported from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) but he did not say:.

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