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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 2237 in the Book of The Book of Zakat.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 2237 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zakat), narrated by Mundhir b. Jarir narrated on the authority of his father:, states: "When we were sitting in the company of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). There came people dressed in striped woollen clothes, and the rest of the hadith in the same, and there (it is also mentioned):" He o…"

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.

حَدَّثَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ الْقَوَارِيرِيُّ، وَأَبُو كَامِلٍ وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ الأُمَوِيُّ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنِ الْمُنْذِرِ بْنِ جَرِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كُنْتُ جَالِسًا عِنْدَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَأَتَاهُ قَوْمٌ مُجْتَابِي النِّمَارِ وَسَاقُوا الْحَدِيثَ بِقِصَّتِهِ وَفِيهِ فَصَلَّى الظُّهْرَ ثُمَّ صَعِدَ مِنْبَرًا صَغِيرًا فَحَمِدَ اللَّهَ وَأَثْنَى عَلَيْهِ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏"‏ أَمَّا بَعْدُ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ أَنْزَلَ فِي كِتَابِهِ ‏{‏ يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اتَّقُوا رَبَّكُمُ‏}‏ الآيَةَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

When we were sitting in the company of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). There came people dressed in striped woollen clothes, and the rest of the hadith in the same, and there (it is also mentioned):" He observed the Zuhr prayer and then climbed up a small pulpit, praised Allah, lauded Him, and then said: Verily Allah in His Book has revealed: 'O people, fear your Lord, ' etc." (iv. 1).

Narrated by Mundhir b. Jarir narrated on the authority of his father:

Context

Mundhir b. Jarir narrates that a group of people approached the Prophet (ﷺ) dressed in striped woolen clothes, and he addressed them after performing the Zuhr prayer. This hadith highlights the importance of prayer and the Prophet's (ﷺ) role as a leader who guides his community in worship and ethical conduct.

Modern Application

This hadith emphasizes the significance of prayer in our lives. Regularly engaging in prayer can help us stay grounded and connected to our faith, providing guidance and structure in our daily routines.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Prophetic Conduct because it showcases the Prophet's (ﷺ) practice of prayer and his role in guiding the community.

Prayer Prophetic Conduct