What is Sahih Muslim 2208 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zakat), narrated by Asma' daughter of Abu Bakr reported:, states: "I said: Messenger of Allah, my mother, who is inclined or scared has come to me. Should I (even An her position of being opposed to Islam) treat her well? He said: Yes."

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 2208 in the Book of The Book of Zakat.

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Sahih Muslim #2208

The Book of Zakat

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ، قَالَتْ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنَّ أُمِّي قَدِمَتْ عَلَىَّ وَهْىَ رَاغِبَةٌ - أَوْ رَاهِبَةٌ - أَفَأَصِلُهَا قَالَ ‏ "‏ نَعَمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

I said: Messenger of Allah, my mother, who is inclined or scared has come to me. Should I (even An her position of being opposed to Islam) treat her well? He said: Yes.

Narrated by Asma' daughter of Abu Bakr reported:

Context

In this hadith, Asma' daughter of Abu Bakr asks the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) about her mother, who has come to visit her despite being opposed to Islam. The Prophet's response emphasizes the importance of maintaining family ties and treating relatives with kindness, regardless of their beliefs. This highlights the value of compassion and familial responsibility in Islam.

Modern Application

Today, this principle encourages individuals to maintain relationships with family members, even if they hold different beliefs. It serves as a reminder to approach such situations with love and understanding, fostering harmony and connection within families.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Family and Rights of Women because it illustrates the importance of treating family members kindly, regardless of their beliefs, and acknowledges the rights of women in seeking guidance.

Family Rights of Women