What is Sahih Muslim 4010 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Musaqah), narrated by Abu Haraira reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "When you disagree about a path, its breadth should be made seven cubits."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 4010 in the Book of The Book of Musaqah.

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Sahih Muslim #4010

The Book of Musaqah

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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.

حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو كَامِلٍ، فُضَيْلُ بْنُ حُسَيْنٍ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ الْمُخْتَارِ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ الْحَذَّاءُ، عَنْ يُوسُفَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا اخْتَلَفْتُمْ فِي الطَّرِيقِ جُعِلَ عَرْضُهُ سَبْعَ أَذْرُعٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

When you disagree about a path, its breadth should be made seven cubits.

Narrated by Abu Haraira reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) provides guidance on resolving disagreements regarding the width of a path. He suggests that when there is a conflict, the path should be measured to a width of seven cubits, promoting fairness and clarity in communal interactions. This hadith highlights the importance of cooperation and mutual respect in resolving disputes.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle can be applied in various collaborative environments, such as workplaces or community projects, where differing opinions may arise. Establishing clear guidelines or standards can help facilitate smoother discussions and ensure that everyone feels heard and respected.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to resolving conflicts with fairness and consideration for all parties involved.

Prophetic Etiquette