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Sahih Muslim #4808

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

حَدَّثَنَا حَامِدُ بْنُ عُمَرَ الْبَكْرَاوِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ زِيَادٍ - حَدَّثَنَا عَاصِمٌ، عَنْ حَفْصَةَ بِنْتِ سِيرِينَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ لِي أَنَسُ بْنُ مَالِكٍ بِمَا مَاتَ يَحْيَى بْنُ أَبِي عَمْرَةَ قَالَتْ قُلْتُ بِالطَّاعُونِ ‏.‏ قَالَتْ فَقَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الطَّاعُونُ شَهَادَةٌ لِكُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Anas b. Malik asked me the cause of death of Yahya b. 'Abu 'Amra. I said: (He died) of plague. He said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said that death by plague is martyrdom for a Muslim.
Narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of Hafsa daughter of Sirin who said:

Context

This hadith discusses the significance of dying from the plague, as conveyed by Anas b. Malik. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that such a death is considered martyrdom for a Muslim. This highlights the honor associated with those who die from this illness, framing it as a noble end in the eyes of Allah.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith can encourage individuals to support and care for those affected by epidemics or pandemics. It reminds us of the importance of compassion and community support during health crises, viewing those who suffer as deserving of honor and respect.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Martyrdom because it emphasizes the elevated status of those who die from the plague as martyrs.

Martyrdom

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This hadith is #4808 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book on Government. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of Hafsa daughter of Sirin who said:.

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