Sahih Muslim #272
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith emphasizes the importance of ethical responsibility and leadership within the community. It recounts an instance where Ma'qil b. Yasar shares a hadith he heard from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in the presence of Ubaidullah b. Ziyad. The takeaway is the significance of sharing knowledge and the ethical obligations of leaders.
Modern Application
In today's context, this principle encourages leaders to uphold ethical standards and share knowledge with their communities. It highlights the responsibility of those in authority to guide others with integrity and wisdom.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Leadership and Authority and Ethical Responsibility because it underscores the role of leaders in sharing authentic knowledge and maintaining ethical standards.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #272 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Hasan reported:.