Is this hadith authentic?

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 417 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 417 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by Abdullah b. al-Harith reported:, states: "I heard Abbas say: I said: Messenger of Allah, verily Abu Talib defended you and helped you; would it be beneficial for him? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Yes; I found him in the lowest part of the Fire…"

The Book of Faith

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الْعَبَّاسَ، يَقُولُ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنَّ أَبَا طَالِبٍ كَانَ يَحُوطُكَ وَيَنْصُرُكَ فَهَلْ نَفَعَهُ ذَلِكَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ نَعَمْ وَجَدْتُهُ فِي غَمَرَاتٍ مِنَ النَّارِ فَأَخْرَجْتُهُ إِلَى ضَحْضَاحٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

I heard Abbas say: I said: Messenger of Allah, verily Abu Talib defended you and helped you; would it be beneficial for him? He (the Holy Prophet) said: Yes; I found him in the lowest part of the Fire and I brought him to the shallow part.

Narrated by Abdullah b. al-Harith reported:

Context

This hadith discusses the fate of Abu Talib, the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) uncle, who supported him during his mission. The Prophet's statement reveals the concept of divine justice, indicating that even those who have done good may still face consequences in the afterlife if they do not believe. This highlights the importance of faith in addition to good deeds.

Modern Application

In contemporary discussions, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on the balance between good deeds and faith. It serves as a reminder that while support and kindness are valuable, true belief is essential for ultimate salvation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Justice and Afterlife because it illustrates the consequences faced by individuals in the afterlife based on their beliefs and actions.

Divine Justice Afterlife