What is Sahih Muslim 4536 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions) states: "This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Anas b. Malik with a slight variation of words."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 4536 in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions.

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Sahih Muslim #4536

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 إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، قَالاَ أَخْبَرَنَا النَّضْرُ بْنُ شُمَيْلٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ لَمَّا أَتَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم خَيْبَرَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّا إِذَا نَزَلْنَا بِسَاحَةِ قَوْمٍ فَسَاءَ صَبَاحُ الْمُنْذَرِينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Anas b. Malik with a slight variation of words.

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses a profound observation upon arriving at Khaybar, indicating a warning to those who may face consequences. The phrase 'the morning of the warned' suggests a significant event or warning, emphasizing the importance of being aware of one's surroundings and the potential outcomes of actions.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by being mindful of our actions and their potential consequences. Just as the Prophet (ﷺ) highlighted the importance of awareness, individuals can benefit from being proactive in understanding the implications of their decisions in various aspects of life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it illustrates the process of narrating the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) words through reliable sources.

Hadith Transmission