What is Sahih Muslim 4025 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Rules of Inheritance), narrated by Abu Ishaq said that he heard al-Bara' b. 'Azib (Allah be pleased with him) say:, states: "The last complete sura revealed (in the Holy Qur'an) is Sura Tauba (i e. al-Bara'at, ix.), and the last verse revealed is that pertaining to Kalala."

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 4025 in the Book of The Book of the Rules of Inheritance.

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Sahih Muslim #4025

The Book of the Rules of Inheritance

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الْحَنْظَلِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ يُونُسَ - حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ، أَنَّ آخِرَ، سُورَةٍ أُنْزِلَتْ تَامَّةً سُورَةُ التَّوْبَةِ وَأَنَّ آخِرَ آيَةٍ أُنْزِلَتْ آيَةُ الْكَلاَلَةِ ‏.‏

The last complete sura revealed (in the Holy Qur'an) is Sura Tauba (i e. al-Bara'at, ix.), and the last verse revealed is that pertaining to Kalala.

Narrated by Abu Ishaq said that he heard al-Bara' b. 'Azib (Allah be pleased with him) say:

Context

This hadith states that the last complete sura revealed in the Qur'an is Sura Tauba, while the last verse revealed pertains to Kalala. This moment marks a significant point in the history of divine revelation, indicating the completion of the Qur'an's guidance for the Muslim community. The mention of these revelations underscores the importance of understanding the context and timing of divine messages.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, recognizing the significance of divine revelation can inspire individuals to seek knowledge and understanding of their faith. It encourages Muslims to reflect on the teachings of the Qur'an and apply its principles in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Revelation because it discusses the finality of the Qur'an's revelation, marking an important milestone in Islamic teachings.

Divine Revelation