What is Sahih Muslim 4674 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government), narrated by It has been narrated (through a different chain of transmitters) on the authority of Jabir who said:, states: "While swearing fealty to the Prophet (ﷺ) we did not take the oath to death but that we would not run away (from the battlefield)."

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 4674 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4674

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ لَمْ نُبَايِعْ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى الْمَوْتِ إِنَّمَا بَايَعْنَاهُ عَلَى أَنْ لاَ نَفِرَّ ‏.‏

While swearing fealty to the Prophet (ﷺ) we did not take the oath to death but that we would not run away (from the battlefield).

Narrated by It has been narrated (through a different chain of transmitters) on the authority of Jabir who said:

Context

This hadith highlights the commitment of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during their oath of allegiance. They pledged not to flee from the battlefield, emphasizing their dedication to stand firm in the face of adversity. This commitment reflects the importance of loyalty and bravery in the context of community and collective responsibility.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be seen in various forms of teamwork and commitment, whether in professional settings or community service. Individuals are encouraged to support each other and stand firm in their responsibilities, especially during challenging times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Oaths and Vows because it illustrates the companions' pledge to remain steadfast and not abandon their duty.

Community Oaths and Vows

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And you do not resent us except because we believed in the signs of our Lord when they came to us. Our Lord, pour upon us patience and let us die as Muslims [in submission to You]."

سُورَةُ الأَحۡزَابِ

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وَلَقَدْ كَانُوا۟ عَٰهَدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ مِن قَبْلُ لَا يُوَلُّونَ ٱلْأَدْبَٰرَ ۚ وَكَانَ عَهْدُ ٱللَّهِ مَسْـُٔولًۭا

And they had already promised Allah before not to turn their backs and flee. And ever is the promise to Allah [that about which one will be] questioned.

قُل لَّن يَنفَعَكُمُ ٱلْفِرَارُ إِن فَرَرْتُم مِّنَ ٱلْمَوْتِ أَوِ ٱلْقَتْلِ وَإِذًۭا لَّا تُمَتَّعُونَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًۭا

Say, [O Muhammad], "Never will fleeing benefit you if you should flee from death or killing; and then [if you did], you would not be given enjoyment [of life] except for a little."

سُورَةُ الأَنبِيَاءِ

Al-Anbiyaa (The Prophets)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَمَا جَعَلْنَٰهُمْ جَسَدًۭا لَّا يَأْكُلُونَ ٱلطَّعَامَ وَمَا كَانُوا۟ خَٰلِدِينَ

And We did not make the prophets forms not eating food, nor were they immortal [on earth].

سُورَةُ يُوسُفَ

Yusuf (Joseph)

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قَالَ مَعَاذَ ٱللَّهِ أَن نَّأْخُذَ إِلَّا مَن وَجَدْنَا مَتَٰعَنَا عِندَهُۥٓ إِنَّآ إِذًۭا لَّظَٰلِمُونَ

He said, "[I seek] the refuge of Allah [to prevent] that we take except him with whom we found our possession. Indeed, we would then be unjust."

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