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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 4088 in the Book of The Book of Wills.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4088 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Wills), narrated by Humaid b. Abd al-Rahman reported this hadith on the authority of three of Sa'd's sons:, states: "Sa'd fell ill in Mecca and Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) visited him. The rest of the hadith is the same."

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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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ، بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ حَدَّثَنِي ثَلاَثَةٌ، مِنْ وَلَدِ سَعْدِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ كُلُّهُمْ يُحَدِّثُنِيهِ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ صَاحِبِهِ فَقَالَ مَرِضَ سَعْدٌ بِمَكَّةَ فَأَتَاهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَعُودُهُ ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ عَمْرِو بْنِ سَعِيدٍ عَنْ حُمَيْدٍ الْحِمْيَرِيِّ ‏.‏

Sa'd fell ill in Mecca and Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) visited him. The rest of the hadith is the same.

Narrated by Humaid b. Abd al-Rahman reported this hadith on the authority of three of Sa'd's sons:

Context

In this hadith, it is reported that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) visited Sa'd when he fell ill in Mecca. This act of visiting a sick person highlights the importance of maintaining strong community ties and supporting one another during difficult times. The Prophet's actions serve as a model for how Muslims should treat one another with compassion and care.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of visiting and supporting our elderly parents or relatives when they are unwell. Such gestures can significantly uplift their spirits and strengthen family bonds, reflecting the values of compassion and care in our communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the process of narrating and sharing the Prophet's actions and teachings through reliable sources.

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This hadith is #4088 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Wills. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Humaid b. Abd al-Rahman reported this hadith on the authority of three of Sa'd's sons:.

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