What is Sahih Muslim 4087 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Wills), narrated by Humaid b. Abd al-Rahmin al-Himayri reported on the authority of the three of the sons of Sa'd:, states: "They said: Sa'd fell ill in Mecca. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) visited him to inquire after his health. The rest of the hadith is the same."

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 4087 in the Book of The Book of Wills.

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Sahih Muslim #4087

The Book of Wills

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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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الرَّبِيعِ الْعَتَكِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْحِمْيَرِيِّ، عَنْ ثَلاَثَةٍ، مِنْ وَلَدِ سَعْدٍ قَالُوا مَرِضَ سَعْدٌ بِمَكَّةَ فَأَتَاهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَعُودُهُ ‏.‏ بِنَحْوِ حَدِيثِ الثَّقَفِيِّ ‏.‏

They said: Sa'd fell ill in Mecca. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) visited him to inquire after his health. The rest of the hadith is the same.

Narrated by Humaid b. Abd al-Rahmin al-Himayri reported on the authority of the three of the sons of Sa'd:

Context

In this hadith, it is narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) visited Sa'd b. Mu'adh when he fell ill in Mecca. This act of visiting a sick person highlights the significance of community support and the Prophet's compassionate conduct towards others. It serves as a reminder of the importance of caring for one another, especially during times of illness.

Modern Application

Today, visiting sick relatives or friends can greatly uplift their spirits and strengthen community ties. Simple acts of kindness, such as checking in on someone who is unwell, can make a significant difference in their recovery and emotional well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Conduct because it exemplifies the Prophet's compassionate behavior and the importance of community support in times of need.

Community Prophetic Conduct