What is Sahih Muslim 2090 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals), narrated by In the hadith transmitted by Yahya b. Sa'id on the authority of Qatada (the words are):, states: "(The believing servant) finds relief from the troubles of the world and its hardships and (gets into) the Mercy of Allah."

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 2090 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals.

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The Book of Prayer - Funerals

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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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي هِنْدٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنِ ابْنٍ لِكَعْبِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِي قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَفِي حَدِيثِ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ ‏ "‏ يَسْتَرِيحُ مِنْ أَذَى الدُّنْيَا وَنَصَبِهَا إِلَى رَحْمَةِ اللَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

(The believing servant) finds relief from the troubles of the world and its hardships and (gets into) the Mercy of Allah.

Narrated by In the hadith transmitted by Yahya b. Sa'id on the authority of Qatada (the words are):

Context

This hadith conveys the idea that a believing servant finds relief from worldly troubles and hardships upon entering the mercy of Allah. It reflects a deep understanding of the transient nature of life and the ultimate peace that comes from faith and trust in divine mercy. The takeaway is a reminder of the comfort that faith can provide in difficult times.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied by seeking solace in faith during challenging situations. It encourages individuals to turn to spiritual practices that foster inner peace and resilience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Mercy and Reward of Deeds because it highlights the connection between faith, relief from worldly struggles, and the mercy of Allah.

Divine Mercy Reward of Deeds