Sahih Muslim #3641
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, a desert Arab approaches the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ expressing his disbelief in the legitimacy of his newborn son due to the child's dark complexion. The Prophet ﷺ responds by illustrating that variations in color can occur due to genetic factors, using the example of camels to explain that lineage can sometimes produce unexpected traits. This interaction emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting the complexities of lineage.
Modern Application
In today's society, this hadith teaches us to embrace diversity within families and communities. It encourages acceptance of differences, whether in physical appearance or background, reminding us that such variations are natural and should not lead to disownment or discrimination.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Family and Lineage and Paternity because it addresses the complexities of familial relationships and the acceptance of children regardless of their appearance.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #3641 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Invoking Curses. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported:.