What is Sahih Muslim 4406 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions), narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Sa'id that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "On the Day of Judgment there will be a flag for every person guilty of the breach of faith. It will be raised in proportion to the extent of his guilt; and there is no guilt of treachery more serious…"

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 4406 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Sahih Muslim #4406

The Book of Jihad and Expeditions

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

حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُسْتَمِرُّ بْنُ الرَّيَّانِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نَضْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لِكُلِّ غَادِرٍ لِوَاءٌ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ يُرْفَعُ لَهُ بِقَدْرِ غَدْرِهِ أَلاَ وَلاَ غَادِرَ أَعْظَمُ غَدْرًا مِنْ أَمِيرِ عَامَّةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

On the Day of Judgment there will be a flag for every person guilty of the breach of faith. It will be raised in proportion to the extent of his guilt; and there is no guilt of treachery more serious than the one committed by the ruler of men.

Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Sa'id that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warns about the consequences of betrayal and treachery, stating that each traitor will have a flag raised on the Day of Judgment corresponding to their level of betrayal. This emphasizes the seriousness of trust and integrity in leadership and community affairs.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today in discussions about ethical leadership and accountability. It serves as a reminder for leaders and individuals alike to uphold trust and integrity in their actions, fostering a culture of honesty and responsibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the consequences of betrayal and the accountability individuals will face in the hereafter.

Day of Judgment Punishments (Hudud)