What is Sahih Muslim 4401 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions), narrated by 'Abdullah reported Allah's Prophet (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "There will be a flag for every perfidious person on the Day of Judgment, and it would be said: Here is the perfidy of so and so."

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 4401 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Sahih Muslim #4401

The Book of Jihad and Expeditions

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي بِشْرُ، بْنُ خَالِدٍ أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ جَعْفَرٍ - كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لِكُلِّ غَادِرٍ لِوَاءٌ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ يُقَالُ هَذِهِ غَدْرَةُ فُلاَنٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

There will be a flag for every perfidious person on the Day of Judgment, and it would be said: Here is the perfidy of so and so.

Narrated by 'Abdullah reported Allah's Prophet (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated that every traitor will have a flag on the Day of Judgment, signifying their betrayal. This hadith emphasizes the gravity of treachery and the moral responsibility individuals have towards honesty and integrity. It serves as a warning against deceitful behavior and highlights the importance of trust in relationships.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to act with integrity in personal and professional relationships. It reminds us that dishonesty can have lasting repercussions and that maintaining trust is essential for healthy interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Punishments (Hudud) because it discusses the consequences of betrayal in the afterlife and the moral accountability individuals face for their actions.

Day of Judgment Punishments (Hudud)