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Sahih Muslim #2936

The Book of Pilgrimage
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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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ، أَخْبَرَنَا الْجُرَيْرِيُّ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ وَكَانَ أَهْلُ مَكَّةَ قَوْمَ حَسَدٍ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَقُلْ يَحْسُدُونَهُ ‏.‏
" They felt jealous of him. but said: The people of Mecca, were jealous people."
Narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of jurairi with the same chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of words (and this is) that he (the narrator) did not say:

Context

This hadith reflects on the jealousy experienced by the people of Mecca towards the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It highlights the challenges he faced from his own community, which were rooted in envy. This situation underscores the difficulties that can arise when one is chosen for a significant role or mission, as the Prophet was.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith reminds us to be mindful of our feelings towards others' successes. It encourages us to cultivate a spirit of support and encouragement rather than envy, fostering a more positive community atmosphere.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it discusses the reliability of narrations and the context surrounding the Prophet's experiences.

Hadith TransmissionAuthenticity in Hadith

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This hadith is #2936 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage. It is graded Sahih and narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of jurairi with the same chain of transmitters but with a slight variation of words (and this is) that he (the narrator) did not say:.

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