Sahih Muslim #4160

The Book of Oaths
Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ سُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ مَيْسَرَةَ، عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ عُقْبَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي، الزِّنَادِ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ كُلُّهَا تَحْمِلُ غُلاَمًا يُجَاهِدُ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ ‏"‏‏.‏
" Every one of them giving birth to a child, who would have fought in the cause of Allah."
Narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Zinad with the same chain of transmitters with a variation of (these words):

Context

This hadith mentions that every horse will give birth to a child who would fight in the cause of Allah. This statement reflects the significance of horses in Islamic warfare and the belief in their role in supporting the Muslim community's efforts. The takeaway is the connection between animals and the broader mission of the Muslim community.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this hadith can inspire individuals to consider the legacy of their actions and contributions to society. It encourages a sense of responsibility to nurture and support future generations, whether through mentorship or community service.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment because it speaks to the enduring legacy of actions taken in the cause of Allah and the implications for future generations.

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This hadith is #4160 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Oaths. It is graded Sahih and narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Zinad with the same chain of transmitters with a variation of (these words):.

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