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 390 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 390 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by Anas b. Malik reported:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Amongst the apostles I would have the largest following on the Day of Resurrec tion, and I would be the first to knock at the door of Paradise."

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 كُرَيْبٍ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاوِيَةُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ مُخْتَارِ بْنِ فُلْفُلٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَنَا أَكْثَرُ الأَنْبِيَاءِ تَبَعًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ وَأَنَا أَوَّلُ مَنْ يَقْرَعُ بَابَ الْجَنَّةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Amongst the apostles I would have the largest following on the Day of Resurrec tion, and I would be the first to knock at the door of Paradise.

Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) speaks about his unique status among the prophets on the Day of Judgment, where he will have the largest following and will be the first to enter Paradise. This statement serves as a source of hope and motivation for believers, emphasizing the importance of following the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ) to attain salvation.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to reflect on their faith and strive to be part of the community that follows the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It inspires believers to engage in good deeds and strengthen their connection with their faith, knowing that they are part of a larger, supportive community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Paradise because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) significant role on that day and the promise of Paradise for his followers.

Day of Judgment Paradise