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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 3661 in the Book of The Book of Emancipating Slaves.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3661 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Emancipating Slaves), narrated by Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with them) reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace he upon him) forbade the selling and making a gift of the right of inheritance of a slave. Imam Muslim said:, states: "All the persons depend upon Abdullah b. Dinar in regard to this hadith."

The Book of Emancipating Slaves

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى التَّمِيمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ بِلاَلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنْ بَيْعِ الْوَلاَءِ وَعَنْ هِبَتِهِ ‏.‏ قَالَ مُسْلِمٌ النَّاسُ كُلُّهُمْ عِيَالٌ عَلَى عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ فِي هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ ‏.‏

All the persons depend upon Abdullah b. Dinar in regard to this hadith.

Narrated by Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with them) reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace he upon him) forbade the selling and making a gift of the right of inheritance of a slave. Imam Muslim said:

Context

Ibn Umar reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) forbade the selling or gifting of the right of inheritance of a slave. This indicates a significant stance on the rights of individuals and the ethical considerations surrounding ownership and inheritance.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this hadith can remind us of the importance of respecting individual rights and the ethical implications of ownership. It encourages fair treatment and consideration of the rights of others in all transactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Manumission of Slaves and Inheritance Distribution because it addresses the ethical considerations surrounding the rights of individuals in matters of inheritance.

Manumission of Slaves Inheritance Distribution