What is Sahih Muslim 4204 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Oaths), narrated by This hadith has been narrated through another chain of transmitters (and the words are):, states: "" He will be required to work (in order to secure freedom) for that por- tion in which he has not been emancipated, without overburdening him.""

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 4204 in the Book of The Book of Oaths.

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Sahih Muslim #4204

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ خَشْرَمٍ، قَالاَ أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، جَمِيعًا عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي، عَرُوبَةَ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ عِيسَى ‏ "‏ ثُمَّ يُسْتَسْعَى فِي نَصِيبِ الَّذِي لَمْ يُعْتِقْ غَيْرَ مَشْقُوقٍ عَلَيْهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

" He will be required to work (in order to secure freedom) for that por- tion in which he has not been emancipated, without overburdening him."

Narrated by This hadith has been narrated through another chain of transmitters (and the words are):

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) discusses the responsibilities of a slave who has not been fully emancipated. He emphasizes that the individual must work to secure their freedom, but this should be done without placing undue burden on them. This highlights the importance of fairness and compassion in labor and the process of manumission.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be seen in the importance of fair labor practices and humane treatment of workers. It encourages employers to ensure that their employees are not overworked and are compensated fairly for their efforts, reflecting a commitment to justice and compassion in the workplace.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor and Manumission of Slaves because it addresses the responsibilities of a slave in securing their freedom through work while ensuring they are not overburdened.

Wages and Labor Manumission of Slaves