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 4411 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4411 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions), narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Ibn Abu Aufa that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) cursed the tribes (who had marched upon Medina with a combined force in 5 H) and said:, states: "O Allah, Revealer of the Book, swift in (taking) account, put the tribes to rout. O Lord, defeat them and shake them."

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.

حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي أَوْفَى، قَالَ دَعَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى الأَحْزَابِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ مُنْزِلَ الْكِتَابِ سَرِيعَ الْحِسَابِ اهْزِمِ الأَحْزَابَ اللَّهُمَّ اهْزِمْهُمْ وَزَلْزِلْهُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

O Allah, Revealer of the Book, swift in (taking) account, put the tribes to rout. O Lord, defeat them and shake them.

Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Ibn Abu Aufa that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) cursed the tribes (who had marched upon Medina with a combined force in 5 H) and said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) invoked Allah's assistance against the tribes that threatened Medina. This moment illustrates the reliance on divine support during times of conflict, emphasizing the importance of faith in overcoming adversaries. The Prophet's prayer reflects a deep trust in Allah's power to provide victory and stability for the community.

Modern Application

Today, this principle of seeking divine assistance can be applied in various challenges we face, whether personal or communal. People often turn to prayer and faith during difficult times, believing that their sincerity and reliance on a higher power can lead to positive outcomes.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Assistance and Military Might and Warfare because it highlights the Prophet's invocation for Allah's help in a military context.

Divine Assistance Military Might and Warfare