Sahih Muslim #363

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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 أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَفَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ الشَّاعِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَوْنٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا خَالِدٌ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ يَحْيَى، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالاَ فَيُلْقَوْنَ فِي نَهْرٍ يُقَالُ لَهُ الْحَيَاةُ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَشُكَّا ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ خَالِدٍ كَمَا تَنْبُتُ الْغُثَاءَةُ فِي جَانِبِ السَّيْلِ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ وُهَيْبٍ كَمَا تَنْبُتُ الْحِبَّةُ فِي حَمِئَةٍ أَوْ حَمِيلَةِ السَّيْلِ ‏.‏
They would be cast into the river which is called (the river of) life, and (both the narrators) did not doubt the hadith. The text transmitted by Khalid is: just as seeds sprout beside the flood water; and in the hadith of Wuhaib it is: Just as the seed sprouts in the silt or deposit left by flood.
Narrated by This hadith is transmitted by 'Amr b. Yahya with the same chain of transmitters who narrated:

Context

This hadith describes the river of life in Paradise, where the faithful will be cast to experience renewal and growth. The imagery of seeds sprouting emphasizes the transformative nature of divine grace and the rewards awaiting the believers.

Modern Application

In contemporary contexts, this hadith serves as a reminder of the potential for personal growth and transformation through faith. It encourages individuals to cultivate their spiritual lives and seek divine blessings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Afterlife because it illustrates the rewards of the faithful in the afterlife, highlighting the beauty and renewal found in Paradise.

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This hadith is #363 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by This hadith is transmitted by 'Amr b. Yahya with the same chain of transmitters who narrated:.

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