What is Sahih Muslim 4600 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government), narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of Abu al-Aswad who said:, states: "My father related to me that Ma'qil b. Yasir fell ill. 'Ubaidullah b. Ziyad called on him to inquire after his health. Here follows the tradition as narrated by Hasan from Ma'qil."

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 4600 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4600

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 عُقْبَةُ بْنُ مُكْرَمٍ الْعَمِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، أَخْبَرَنِي سَوَادَةُ بْنُ أَبِي، الأَسْوَدِ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي أَنَّ مَعْقِلَ بْنَ يَسَارٍ، مَرِضَ فَأَتَاهُ عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ زِيَادٍ يَعُودُهُ ‏.‏ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ الْحَسَنِ عَنْ مَعْقِلٍ، ‏.‏

My father related to me that Ma'qil b. Yasir fell ill. 'Ubaidullah b. Ziyad called on him to inquire after his health. Here follows the tradition as narrated by Hasan from Ma'qil.

Narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of Abu al-Aswad who said:

Context

This hadith narrates an incident where 'Ubaidullah b. Ziyad visited Ma'qil b. Yasir during his illness. The visit signifies the importance of checking on the well-being of others, reflecting the compassionate nature of the community. It highlights the value of maintaining relationships and supporting one another in times of need.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, taking time to visit friends or family who are unwell can strengthen bonds and show care. Simple gestures of kindness, like checking in on someone, can significantly uplift their spirits and foster a sense of community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the chain of narration and emphasizes the importance of reliable sources in conveying the teachings of the Prophet.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith