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 3209 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Sahih Muslim #3209

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3209 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage), narrated by A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters, but no mention has been made of the Day of Resurrection. But this addition is made:, states: "" The protection granted by Muslims is one and must be respected by the humblest of them. And he who broke the covenant made by a Muslim, there is a curse of Allah, of his angels, and of the whole peo…"

The Book of Pilgrimage

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ النَّضْرِ بْنِ أَبِي النَّضْرِ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو النَّضْرِ، حَدَّثَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، الأَشْجَعِيُّ عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ وَلَمْ يَقُلْ ‏"‏ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏ وَزَادَ ‏"‏ وَذِمَّةُ الْمُسْلِمِينَ وَاحِدَةٌ يَسْعَى بِهَا أَدْنَاهُمْ فَمَنْ أَخْفَرَ مُسْلِمًا فَعَلَيْهِ لَعْنَةُ اللَّهِ وَالْمَلاَئِكَةِ وَالنَّاسِ أَجْمَعِينَ لاَ يُقْبَلُ مِنْهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ عَدْلٌ وَلاَ صَرْفٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

" The protection granted by Muslims is one and must be respected by the humblest of them. And he who broke the covenant made by a Muslim, there is a curse of Allah, of his angels, and of the whole people upon him, and neither an obligatory act nor a supererogatory act would be accepted from him as recompense on the Day of Resurrection."

Narrated by A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters, but no mention has been made of the Day of Resurrection. But this addition is made:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the importance of respecting the protection granted by Muslims, highlighting that it is a collective responsibility. The hadith warns against breaking the covenant made by a Muslim, stating that such actions incur the curse of Allah, His angels, and all people. The takeaway is the seriousness of maintaining trust and integrity within the Muslim community, especially regarding mutual agreements.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied in various social and professional settings where trust and agreements are vital. Upholding commitments and respecting the trust placed in us fosters a sense of community and integrity, essential for harmonious relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Warning because it warns against breaking the covenant made by a Muslim, emphasizing the severe consequences of such actions.

Divine Warning