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 3368 in the Book of The Book of Marriage.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3368 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Marriage), narrated by Anas b. Malik (Allah be pleasedwith him) reported that 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Auf (Allah be pleased with him) married during the lifetime of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) for a nawat weight of gold and the messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to him:, states: "Give a feast even with a sheep."

The Book of Marriage

Sahih

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 عُبَيْدٍ الْغُبَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ عَبْدَ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنَ عَوْفٍ، تَزَوَّجَ عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى وَزْنِ نَوَاةٍ مِنْ ذَهَبٍ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ لَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَوْلِمْ وَلَوْ بِشَاةٍ ‏"‏.

Give a feast even with a sheep.

Narrated by Anas b. Malik (Allah be pleasedwith him) reported that 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Auf (Allah be pleased with him) married during the lifetime of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) for a nawat weight of gold and the messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to him:

Context

In this hadith, 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Auf married during the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who encouraged him to celebrate the occasion with a feast, even if it was modest, such as a sheep. This reflects the significance of marriage in Islam and the value placed on communal celebration and hospitality during such events.

Modern Application

Today, this principle encourages couples to celebrate their unions, regardless of their financial situation. A simple gathering with friends and family can strengthen bonds and create lasting memories, emphasizing the joy of marriage over material extravagance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Marriage and Hospitality in Islam because it illustrates the importance of celebrating marital unions and the value of hospitality in fostering community ties.

Marriage Hospitality in Islam