Sahih Muslim #4529

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.

حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حُجَيْنٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْمُثَنَّى - حَدَّثَنَا لَيْثٌ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ بِمِثْلِهِ وَزَادَ وَذَلِكَ قَبْلَ أَنْ يُسْلِمَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ ‏.‏
" Before Abdullah (b. Ubayy) became a Muslim."
Narrated by A similar tradition has been narrated through a different chain of transmitters by Ibn Shihab with the addition of the words:

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a narration regarding Abdullah before he embraced Islam. It highlights the importance of the chain of narrators in preserving the authenticity of hadiths. The mention of Abdullah's status before his conversion serves as a reminder of the transformative power of faith and the significance of individual journeys to Islam.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting the backgrounds of individuals who embrace Islam. It encourages communities to support new Muslims in their journey, acknowledging their past while celebrating their new faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the significance of the chain of narrators in ensuring the reliability of the hadith.

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This hadith is #4529 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by A similar tradition has been narrated through a different chain of transmitters by Ibn Shihab with the addition of the words:.

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