What is Sahih Muslim 4403 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions), narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "There will be for every perfidious person on the Day of Judgment a flag by which he will be recognised. It will be announced: Here is the breach of faith 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 4403 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Sahih Muslim #4403

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ شَقِيقٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لِكُلِّ غَادِرٍ لِوَاءٌ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ يُعْرَفُ بِهِ يُقَالُ هَذِهِ غَدْرَةُ فُلاَنٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

There will be for every perfidious person on the Day of Judgment a flag by which he will be recognised. It will be announced: Here is the breach of faith of so and so.

Narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns that every act of betrayal will be recognized on the Day of Judgment. This statement serves as a reminder of the consequences of dishonesty and the importance of integrity in all dealings.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in daily life by fostering honesty and trustworthiness in personal and professional relationships. Understanding the long-term implications of our actions encourages ethical behavior.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Punishments (Hudud) because it highlights the consequences of betrayal and the importance of maintaining integrity in one's actions.

Day of Judgment Punishments (Hudud)