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 4620 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 4620 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government), narrated by According to one version of the tradition, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "Whoso obeys the commander. He did not say:" My commander.""

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ حَيْوَةَ، أَنَّ أَبَا يُونُسَ، مَوْلَى أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ حَدَّثَهُ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِذَلِكَ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ أَطَاعَ الأَمِيرَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَقُلْ أَمِيرِي وَكَذَلِكَ فِي حَدِيثِ هَمَّامٍ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ‏.‏

Whoso obeys the commander. He did not say:" My commander."

Narrated by According to one version of the tradition, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of obeying leaders without specifying personal ownership of authority. This highlights the broader concept of leadership and the responsibility that comes with it. The takeaway is that obedience to rightful authority is crucial for maintaining order and harmony within a community.

Modern Application

In today's society, this principle can be applied in various contexts, such as workplaces and community organizations. Respecting and following the guidance of leaders fosters collaboration and helps achieve common goals, ensuring that everyone works towards a unified purpose.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Leadership and Authority because it underscores the significance of obeying leaders, regardless of personal affiliation.

Leadership and Authority