What is Sahih Muslim 4407 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions), narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Jabir that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "War is a stratagem."

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 4407 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Sahih Muslim #4407

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ السَّعْدِيُّ، وَعَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لِعَلِيٍّ وَزُهَيْرٍ - قَالَ عَلِيٌّ أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ الآخَرَانِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، قَالَ سَمِعَ عَمْرٌو، جَابِرًا يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الْحَرْبُ خَدْعَةٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

War is a stratagem.

Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Jabir that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that 'war is a stratagem.' This reflects the understanding that warfare involves planning, strategy, and sometimes deception to achieve objectives. It underscores the complexities of conflict and the need for wisdom in military matters.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in various competitive environments today, such as business or negotiations, where strategic thinking and planning are crucial for success. It reminds us that careful preparation is key to overcoming challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Assistance and Military Might and Warfare because it emphasizes the strategic nature of conflict and the reliance on divine support in achieving victory.

Divine Assistance Military Might and Warfare

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سُورَةُ المُرۡسَلَاتِ

Al-Mursalaat (The Emissaries)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

فَإِن كَانَ لَكُمْ كَيْدٌۭ فَكِيدُونِ

So if you have a plan, then plan against Me.

سُورَةُ الطَّارِقِ

At-Taariq (The Morning Star)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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إِنَّهُمْ يَكِيدُونَ كَيْدًۭا

Indeed, they are planning a plan,

وَأَكِيدُ كَيْدًۭا

But I am planning a plan.

سُورَةُ الفَتۡحِ

Al-Fath (The Victory)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

وَمَغَانِمَ كَثِيرَةًۭ يَأْخُذُونَهَا ۗ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ عَزِيزًا حَكِيمًۭا

And much war booty which they will take. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise.

سُورَةُ الشُّعَرَاءِ

Ash-Shu'araa (The Poets)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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إِنْ أَنَا۠ إِلَّا نَذِيرٌۭ مُّبِينٌۭ

I am only a clear warner."

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This hadith is #4407 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Jabir that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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