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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 4494 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Sahih Muslim #4494

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4494 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions), narrated by It has been narrated by Ibn Abdullah who said:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) entered Mecca. There were three hundred and sixty idols around the Ka'ba. He began to thrust them with the stick that was in his hand saying:" Truth has come and falsehood has vanished…"

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَعَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، وَابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لاِبْنِ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ - قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مَعْمَرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ دَخَلَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مَكَّةَ وَحَوْلَ الْكَعْبَةِ ثَلاَثُمِائَةٍ وَسِتُّونَ نُصُبًا فَجَعَلَ يَطْعُنُهَا بِعُودٍ كَانَ بِيَدِهِ وَيَقُولُ ‏"‏ ‏{‏ جَاءَ الْحَقُّ وَزَهَقَ الْبَاطِلُ إِنَّ الْبَاطِلَ كَانَ زَهُوقًا‏}‏ ‏{‏ جَاءَ الْحَقُّ وَمَا يُبْدِئُ الْبَاطِلُ وَمَا يُعِيدُ‏}‏ زَادَ ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ يَوْمَ الْفَتْحِ ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) entered Mecca. There were three hundred and sixty idols around the Ka'ba. He began to thrust them with the stick that was in his hand saying:" Truth has come and falsehood has vanished. Lo! falsehood was destined to vanish" (xvii. 8). Truth has arrived, and falsehood can neither create anything from the beginning nor can It restore to life

Narrated by It has been narrated by Ibn Abdullah who said:

Context

This hadith recounts the moment when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) entered Mecca, surrounded by idols. He took a stick and began to destroy the idols while proclaiming the triumph of truth over falsehood. This act symbolizes the eradication of false beliefs and the establishment of monotheism, serving as a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and the rejection of idolatry.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can be applied by standing firm against falsehood and advocating for truth in various aspects of life. Whether in personal beliefs or social justice, it encourages individuals to challenge misinformation and uphold integrity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Truth and Falsehood, Prophetic Conduct, and Divine Revelation because it demonstrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) commitment to truth and the divine mandate to reject falsehood.

Truth and Falsehood Prophetic Conduct Divine Revelation