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 4465 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4465 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions), narrated by Through the same chain of transmitters Shu'ba has narrated the same tradition in which he says that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said (to Sa'd):, states: "You have adjudged according to the command of God. And once he said: you have adjudged by the decision of a king."

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 زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ فِي حَدِيثِهِ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ لَقَدْ حَكَمْتَ فِيهِمْ بِحُكْمِ اللَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ مَرَّةً ‏"‏ لَقَدْ حَكَمْتَ بِحُكْمِ الْمَلِكِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

You have adjudged according to the command of God. And once he said: you have adjudged by the decision of a king.

Narrated by Through the same chain of transmitters Shu'ba has narrated the same tradition in which he says that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said (to Sa'd):

Context

This hadith recounts a moment when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addressed Sa'd regarding a judgment he made. The Prophet affirmed that Sa'd had ruled according to God's command, contrasting it with a ruling made by a king. This highlights the importance of justice in Islam, emphasizing that divine guidance should be the foundation of all decisions, particularly in matters of fairness and equity.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle of justice can be applied in various contexts, such as in workplaces, schools, and communities. Individuals are encouraged to uphold fairness and integrity in their judgments and interactions, ensuring that their decisions reflect ethical standards.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Justice because it underscores the significance of ruling based on divine principles rather than human authority, promoting the pursuit of fairness in all aspects of life.

Justice