Sahih Muslim #3208
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warns against innovations in Medina, a sacred city. This serves as a reminder of the sanctity of certain places in Islam and the importance of adhering to established practices. The severe consequences mentioned highlight the seriousness of introducing changes to religious practices.
Modern Application
Today, this principle can be applied by ensuring that we respect the traditions and practices of our faith, especially in sacred spaces. It encourages individuals to maintain the integrity of their religious observances without introducing personal innovations.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Warning because it conveys a serious admonition against innovations in a sacred context, emphasizing the importance of adhering to established religious practices.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #3208 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:.