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Sahih Muslim #196

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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 شَيْبَانُ بْنُ فَرُّوخَ، وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ أَسْمَاءَ الضُّبَعِيُّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مَهْدِيٌّ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ مَيْمُونٍ - حَدَّثَنَا وَاصِلٌ الأَحْدَبُ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ، أَنَّهُ بَلَغَهُ أَنَّ رَجُلاً، يَنِمُّ الْحَدِيثَ فَقَالَ حُذَيْفَةُ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَدْخُلُ الْجَنَّةَ نَمَّامٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying: The tale-bearer shall not enter Paradise.
Narrated by It is reported from Hudhaifa that news reached him (the Holy Prophet) that a certain man carried tales. Upon this Hudhaifa remarked:

Context

Hudhaifa reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warned against tale-bearing, stating that a tale-bearer will not enter Paradise. This hadith addresses the harmful nature of gossip and slander, emphasizing the importance of integrity and honesty in communication. The takeaway is the moral imperative to avoid spreading rumors and to foster a truthful environment.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith reminds us to be mindful of our words and the impact they can have on others. It encourages us to engage in constructive dialogue and to refrain from gossip, promoting a culture of respect and trust.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Slander because it addresses the consequences of slanderous behavior and its implications on one's fate in the afterlife.

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This hadith is #196 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It is reported from Hudhaifa that news reached him (the Holy Prophet) that a certain man carried tales. Upon this Hudhaifa remarked:.

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