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 309 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 309 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of 'A'isha with another chain of narrators like one transmitted by Yunus, i. e. the first thing with which the revelation was initiated with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) except the words:, states: "By Allah, Allah would never humiliate you, and Khadija said: O son of my uncle! Listen to the son of your brother."

The Book of Faith

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، قَالَ قَالَ الزُّهْرِيُّ وَأَخْبَرَنِي عُرْوَةُ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ أَوَّلُ مَا بُدِئَ بِهِ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنَ الْوَحْىِ ‏.‏ وَسَاقَ الْحَدِيثَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ يُونُسَ ‏.‏ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ فَوَاللَّهِ لاَ يُحْزِنُكَ اللَّهُ أَبَدًا ‏.‏ وَقَالَ قَالَتْ خَدِيجَةُ أَىِ ابْنَ عَمِّ اسْمَعْ مِنِ ابْنِ أَخِيكَ ‏.‏

By Allah, Allah would never humiliate you, and Khadija said: O son of my uncle! Listen to the son of your brother.

Narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of 'A'isha with another chain of narrators like one transmitted by Yunus, i. e. the first thing with which the revelation was initiated with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) except the words:

Context

This hadith describes the initial moments of revelation to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It emphasizes the supportive role of Khadija, his wife, who reassures him during a time of uncertainty. The message conveyed is one of divine assurance and the significance of having supportive relationships when facing challenges.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, the importance of support during difficult times is crucial. Friends and family can play a vital role in providing encouragement and reassurance, much like Khadija did for the Prophet (ﷺ). This reminds us to be there for one another in times of need.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Experience and Divine Revelation because it illustrates the moment of the Prophet's first revelation and the support he received from Khadija.

Prophetic Experience Divine Revelation