Is this hadith authentic?

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 4573 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4573 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government), narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of 'Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "The Caliphate will remain among the Quraish even if only two persons are left (on the earth),"

The Book on Government

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَاصِمُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ يَزَالُ هَذَا الأَمْرُ فِي قُرَيْشٍ مَا بَقِيَ مِنَ النَّاسِ اثْنَانِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Caliphate will remain among the Quraish even if only two persons are left (on the earth),

Narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of 'Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ states that the leadership of the Caliphate will remain among the Quraish as long as there are two people left on earth. This statement reflects the significance of lineage and leadership within the early Muslim community, emphasizing the role of the Quraish tribe in Islamic governance.

Modern Application

This hadith highlights the importance of leadership and authority in any community. In modern contexts, it serves as a reminder of the need for capable and trustworthy leaders who can guide their communities effectively.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Leadership and Authority because it addresses the concept of leadership continuity within a specific lineage in the Islamic community.

Leadership and Authority