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 2265 in the Book of The Book of Zakat.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 2265 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zakat) states: "This hadith has been narrated, on the authority, of Abu Huraira (with this change of words)." A person whose heart is attached to the mosque when he goes out of it till he returns to it.""

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ خُبَيْبِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ حَفْصِ بْنِ عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، - أَوْ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، - أَنَّهُ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ وَرَجُلٌ مُعَلَّقٌ بِالْمَسْجِدِ إِذَا خَرَجَ مِنْهُ حَتَّى يَعُودَ إِلَيْهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated, on the authority, of Abu Huraira (with this change of words)." A person whose heart is attached to the mosque when he goes out of it till he returns to it."

Context

This hadith highlights the significance of a person's attachment to the mosque. It describes a believer whose heart is connected to the mosque, indicating a deep spiritual bond. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the value of maintaining this connection, even when one is outside the mosque, reflecting the importance of communal worship and spiritual engagement.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to foster a strong connection with their places of worship. It serves as a reminder to engage in community activities and maintain a spiritual presence, even outside the mosque.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds because it emphasizes the importance of spiritual attachment and commitment to communal worship.

Good Deeds