Sahih Muslim #4543

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالَ ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسُ بْنُ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقُولُ ‏"‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّ الْعَيْشَ عَيْشُ الآخِرَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ شُعْبَةُ أَوْ قَالَ ‏"‏ اللَّهُمَّ لاَ عَيْشَ إِلاَّ‎عَيْشُ الآخِرَهْ فَأَكْرِمِ الأَنْصَارَ وَالْمُهَاجِرَهْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
O God, there is no life but the life of the Hereafter, So grant honour to the Ansar and the Muhajirs.
Narrated by According to another version of the tradition, reported on the authority of Anas b. Malik, the Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) is reported to have said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of the Hereafter over worldly life. He prays for the Ansar and the Muhajirs, highlighting their significant roles in the early Muslim community. This reflects a theme of valuing spiritual life and community bonds over material concerns, urging believers to focus on the eternal rather than the temporal.

Modern Application

Today, this principle encourages individuals to prioritize their spiritual growth and community involvement. By engaging in acts that foster unity and support among community members, people can cultivate a sense of belonging and purpose that transcends material pursuits.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Good Deeds because it highlights the significance of the Ansar and Muhajirs in building a supportive community and emphasizes the importance of good deeds in the context of the Hereafter.

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This hadith is #4543 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by According to another version of the tradition, reported on the authority of Anas b. Malik, the Messenger of Allah (may peace he upon him) is reported to have said:.

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