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Sahih Muslim #4064

The Book of Gifts
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ الْقَوَارِيرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الْعُمْرَى لِمَنْ وُهِبَتْ لَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Life grant is for one upon whom it is bestowed.
Narrated by Jabir (b. 'Abdullah) (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

This hadith conveys a message from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the concept of life grants or privileges. He states that the grant of life is for the one upon whom it is bestowed, indicating that such gifts should be appreciated and recognized. This highlights the value of life and the responsibilities that come with it.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle can be applied to the appreciation of opportunities and privileges in life. It reminds individuals to recognize and utilize the chances they are given, whether in their careers, education, or personal development.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor because it relates to the recognition of the value of life grants and the responsibilities associated with them.

Wages and Labor

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This hadith is #4064 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Gifts. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir (b. 'Abdullah) (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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