What is Sahih Muslim 22 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by It is reported on the authority of Ta'us that a man said to 'Abdullah son of 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him). Why don't you carry out a military expedition? Upon which he replied:, states: "I heard the messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: Verily, al-Islam is founded on five (pillars): testifying the fact that there is no god but Allah, establishment of prayer, payment of Zakat, fast of Ramadan an…"

Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 22 in the Book of 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 ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا حَنْظَلَةُ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عِكْرِمَةَ بْنَ خَالِدٍ، يُحَدِّثُ طَاوُسًا أَنَّ رَجُلاً، قَالَ لِعَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ أَلاَ تَغْزُو فَقَالَ إِنِّي سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الإِسْلاَمَ بُنِيَ عَلَى خَمْسٍ شَهَادَةِ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَإِقَامِ الصَّلاَةِ وَإِيتَاءِ الزَّكَاةِ وَصِيَامِ رَمَضَانَ وَحَجِّ الْبَيْتِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

I heard the messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: Verily, al-Islam is founded on five (pillars): testifying the fact that there is no god but Allah, establishment of prayer, payment of Zakat, fast of Ramadan and Pilgrimage to the House.

Narrated by It is reported on the authority of Ta'us that a man said to 'Abdullah son of 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him). Why don't you carry out a military expedition? Upon which he replied:

Context

In this hadith, 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) responds to a man's inquiry about why he does not engage in military expeditions by referencing the foundational pillars of Islam as taught by the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). The hadith emphasizes the importance of these five pillars: the declaration of faith, prayer, zakat, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage. It serves as a reminder of the core tenets that define a Muslim's faith and practice.

Modern Application

In today's world, the five pillars of Islam guide Muslims in their daily lives. For instance, daily prayers (salah) provide structure to the day, while zakat encourages generosity and social responsibility. Observing Ramadan fosters community and spiritual growth, reminding individuals of their faith's core principles.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Prophetic Teachings because it outlines the essential practices that constitute the foundation of a Muslim's faith and actions.

Good Deeds Prophetic Teachings