What is Sahih Muslim 230 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by Hakim b. Hizam reported to 'Urwa b. Zubair that he said to the Messenger of Allah:, states: "Do you think that there is any thing for me (of he reward with the Lord) for the deed of religious purification that I did in the state of ignorance? Upon this he (the Messenger of Allah) said to him:…"

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 230 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Sahih Muslim #230

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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.

حَدَّثَنِي حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عُرْوَةُ بْنُ الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّ حَكِيمَ بْنَ حِزَامٍ، أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّهُ، قَالَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَرَأَيْتَ أُمُورًا كُنْتُ أَتَحَنَّثُ بِهَا فِي الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ هَلْ لِي فِيهَا مِنْ شَىْءٍ فَقَالَ لَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَسْلَمْتَ عَلَى مَا أَسْلَفْتَ مِنْ خَيْرٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَالتَّحَنُّثُ التَّعَبُّدُ ‏.‏

Do you think that there is any thing for me (of he reward with the Lord) for the deed of religious purification that I did in the state of ignorance? Upon this he (the Messenger of Allah) said to him: You accepted Islam with all the previous virtues that you practised.

Narrated by Hakim b. Hizam reported to 'Urwa b. Zubair that he said to the Messenger of Allah:

Context

Hakim b. Hizam asked the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ if his previous good deeds during the time of ignorance would be rewarded after embracing Islam. The Prophet ﷺ reassured him that all prior virtues would be accepted upon conversion. This illustrates the concept of mercy and the acceptance of sincere intentions in Islam.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to focus on their current actions and intentions rather than dwell on past mistakes. Embracing a positive mindset can foster personal growth and spiritual development.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Intention and Reward and Reward of Deeds because it emphasizes that sincere intentions and previous good deeds are acknowledged upon accepting Islam.

Intention and Reward Reward of Deeds