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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 4473 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4473 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 b. Mughaffal who said I found a bag containing fat on the day of the Battle of Khaibar. I caught hold of it and said:, states: "I will not give anything today from it to anybody. Then I turned round and saw that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was smiling (at my words)."

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 شَيْبَانُ بْنُ فَرُّوخَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْمُغِيرَةِ - حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدُ، بْنُ هِلاَلٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُغَفَّلٍ، قَالَ أَصَبْتُ جِرَابًا مِنْ شَحْمٍ يَوْمَ خَيْبَرَ - قَالَ - فَالْتَزَمْتُهُ فَقُلْتُ لاَ أُعْطِي الْيَوْمَ أَحَدًا مِنْ هَذَا شَيْئًا - قَالَ - فَالْتَفَتُّ فَإِذَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُتَبَسِّمًا ‏.‏

I will not give anything today from it to anybody. Then I turned round and saw that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was smiling (at my words).

Narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of Abdullah b. Mughaffal who said I found a bag containing fat on the day of the Battle of Khaibar. I caught hold of it and said:

Context

This hadith describes an event during the Battle of Khaibar, where Abdullah b. Mughaffal finds a bag of fat and decides not to share it with others. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ smiles at his words, indicating a light-hearted moment amidst the seriousness of battle. This illustrates the human side of the Prophet and the camaraderie among companions.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle can remind us of the importance of maintaining a sense of humor and lightness, even in challenging situations. It encourages individuals to find moments of joy and connection with others, fostering a supportive community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Historical Prophetic Events because it recounts a specific incident during a significant moment in Islamic history, showcasing the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ character.

Historical Prophetic Events