What is Sahih Muslim 3424 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Marriage), narrated by Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (Allah be pleased with him) (was asked if he had heard it himself), to which he said:, states: "Yes. (I heard) Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying: There is no harm if you do not practise it, for it (the birth of the child) is something ordained (by Allah)."

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 3424 in the Book of The Book of Marriage.

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Sahih Muslim #3424

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 نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْجَهْضَمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ الْمُفَضَّلِ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَنَسِ، بْنِ سِيرِينَ عَنْ مَعْبَدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، قَالَ قُلْتُ لَهُ سَمِعْتَهُ مِنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ نَعَمْ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ عَلَيْكُمْ أَنْ لاَ تَفْعَلُوا فَإِنَّمَا هُوَ الْقَدَرُ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Yes. (I heard) Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying: There is no harm if you do not practise it, for it (the birth of the child) is something ordained (by Allah).

Narrated by Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (Allah be pleased with him) (was asked if he had heard it himself), to which he said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ reassures that the birth of a child is part of divine decree and should not be a cause for distress or disapproval. This statement reflects the acceptance of fate and the understanding that certain events are beyond human control, emphasizing the importance of patience and trust in God's wisdom.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to accept life's circumstances, especially regarding family matters. It reminds us to approach unexpected situations with patience and faith, fostering a supportive environment for families.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Family and Prophetic Teachings because it addresses the acceptance of divine will in family matters and reflects the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ on dealing with life's challenges.

Family Prophetic Teachings

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She said, "My Lord, how will I have a child when no man has touched me?" [The angel] said, "Such is Allah; He creates what He wills. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, 'Be,' and it is.

قَالَ رَبِّ أَنَّىٰ يَكُونُ لِى غُلَٰمٌۭ وَقَدْ بَلَغَنِىَ ٱلْكِبَرُ وَٱمْرَأَتِى عَاقِرٌۭ ۖ قَالَ كَذَٰلِكَ ٱللَّهُ يَفْعَلُ مَا يَشَآءُ

He said, "My Lord, how will I have a boy when I have reached old age and my wife is barren?" The angel said, "Such is Allah; He does what He wills."

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To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth; He creates what he wills. He gives to whom He wills female [children], and He gives to whom He wills males.

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Faatir (The Originator)

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And Allah created you from dust, then from a sperm-drop; then He made you mates. And no female conceives nor does she give birth except with His knowledge. And no aged person is granted [additional] life nor is his lifespan lessened but that it is in a register. Indeed, that for Allah is easy.

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This hadith is #3424 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Marriage. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (Allah be pleased with him) (was asked if he had heard it himself), to which he said:.

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