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 38 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 38 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by Abu Malik narrated on the authority of his father that he heard the Apostle (ﷺ) say:, states: "He who held belief in the unity of Allah, and then narrated what has been stated above."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ الأَحْمَرُ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ أَبِي مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ مَنْ وَحَّدَ اللَّهَ ‏"‏ ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

He who held belief in the unity of Allah, and then narrated what has been stated above.

Narrated by Abu Malik narrated on the authority of his father that he heard the Apostle (ﷺ) say:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) speaks about the importance of the oneness of Allah. This statement underscores the foundational belief in Tawhid and serves as a reminder of the significance of monotheism in Islam. It emphasizes the necessity of understanding and conveying this belief.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their faith and the importance of sharing the message of monotheism with others. It serves as a reminder to strengthen one's belief in the unity of Allah in everyday life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Command and Prophetic Command because it emphasizes the fundamental belief in the oneness of Allah and the importance of conveying this belief.

Divine Command Prophetic Command