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 351 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 351 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by A'mash has narrated this hadith on the same authority and said:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was standing amongst us and he told us four things. He then narrated the hadith like the one reported by Abu Mua'wiya, but did not mention the words" His creation" and said:…"

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.

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ قَالَ قَامَ فِينَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِأَرْبَعِ كَلِمَاتٍ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ أَبِي مُعَاوِيَةَ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ ‏ "‏ مِنْ خَلْقِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ حِجَابُهُ النُّورُ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was standing amongst us and he told us four things. He then narrated the hadith like the one reported by Abu Mua'wiya, but did not mention the words" His creation" and said: His veil is the light.

Narrated by A'mash has narrated this hadith on the same authority and said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) conveyed profound truths about Allah's attributes and the nature of divine revelation while addressing his companions. He highlighted the significance of understanding Allah's essence, stating that His veil is light, which symbolizes the divine nature that is beyond human comprehension. This teaching reflects the importance of recognizing the majesty and uniqueness of Allah.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to deepen their understanding of divine attributes and to approach spirituality with humility. It invites believers to reflect on the nature of their faith and the mysteries of the divine, fostering a sense of awe and reverence in their spiritual journey.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Allah's Attributes and Divine Revelation because it discusses the nature of Allah and emphasizes the significance of understanding divine truths as revealed to humanity.

Allah's Attributes Divine Revelation