What is Sahih Muslim 295 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by The same hadith is transmitted from Zuhri with the same chain of transmission. But in the tradition narrated by Ibn 'Uyaina the words are:, states: "" impartial leader and just judge" and in the tradition narrated by Yunus: the" judge judging with justice" and" impartial leader" are not mentioned. And in the hadith narrated by Salih like the one t…"

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 295 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Sahih Muslim #295

The Book of Faith

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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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى بْنُ حَمَّادٍ، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي يُونُسُ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا حَسَنٌ الْحُلْوَانِيُّ، وَعَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، عَنْ يَعْقُوبَ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ صَالِحٍ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَفِي رِوَايَةِ ابْنِ عُيَيْنَةَ ‏"‏ إِمَامًا مُقْسِطًا وَحَكَمًا عَدْلاً ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي رِوَايَةِ يُونُسَ ‏"‏ حَكَمًا عَادِلاً ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ ‏"‏ إِمَامًا مُقْسِطًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ صَالِحٍ ‏"‏ حَكَمًا مُقْسِطًا ‏"‏ كَمَا قَالَ اللَّيْثُ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِهِ مِنَ الزِّيَادَةِ ‏"‏ وَحَتَّى تَكُونَ السَّجْدَةُ الْوَاحِدَةُ خَيْرًا مِنَ الدُّنْيَا وَمَا فِيهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ يَقُولُ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ اقْرَءُوا إِنْ شِئْتُمْ ‏{‏ وَإِنْ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِ إِلاَّ لَيُؤْمِنَنَّ بِهِ قَبْلَ مَوْتِهِ‏}‏ الآيَةَ ‏.‏

" impartial leader and just judge" and in the tradition narrated by Yunus: the" judge judging with justice" and" impartial leader" are not mentioned. And in the hadith narrated by Salih like the one transmitted by Laith the words are:" impartial judge". And in the hadith transmitted by Ziyad the words are:" Till one sajda is better than the worldand what it contains. Then Abu Huraira used to say," recite" if you like: Not one of the People of the Book will fail to believe in him before his death.

Narrated by The same hadith is transmitted from Zuhri with the same chain of transmission. But in the tradition narrated by Ibn 'Uyaina the words are:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of justice and fairness in leadership and judgment. It highlights the qualities of a just leader and the significance of impartiality in decision-making, reflecting the ethical standards expected of those in positions of authority.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle is crucial for leaders and decision-makers. Upholding justice and fairness in all dealings fosters trust and integrity within communities, aligning with the ethical teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Universal Message because it conveys a timeless principle of justice that applies to all leaders and decision-makers across cultures.

Universal Message