What is Sahih Muslim 4681 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government), narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of 'Abdullah b. Abu Aufa who said:, states: "The Companions of the Tree (i e. those who swore fealty under the tree) were one thousand and three hundred, and the people of Aslam tribe were one-eighth of the Muhajirs."

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 4681 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4681

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.

حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مُرَّةَ - حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ أَبِي أَوْفَى، قَالَ كَانَ أَصْحَابُ الشَّجَرَةِ أَلْفًا وَثَلاَثَمِائَةٍ وَكَانَتْ أَسْلَمُ ثُمُنَ الْمُهَاجِرِينَ ‏.‏

The Companions of the Tree (i e. those who swore fealty under the tree) were one thousand and three hundred, and the people of Aslam tribe were one-eighth of the Muhajirs.

Narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of 'Abdullah b. Abu Aufa who said:

Context

This hadith refers to the Companions of the Tree, who pledged allegiance to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ under a tree. The number of these companions was significant, indicating their commitment to the Prophet and the early Muslim community. This event is a crucial moment in Islamic history, representing unity and loyalty among the early followers of Islam.

Modern Application

The concept of community and loyalty is vital in contemporary society. It encourages individuals to stand together in support of shared values and objectives, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual responsibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Historical Prophetic Events because it highlights a significant moment of unity among the early Muslims and illustrates the importance of collective commitment.

Community Historical Prophetic Events