Sahih Muslim #4954

The Book of Sacrifices
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، عَنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ وَيَقُولُ ‏ "‏ بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Anas with a slight variation of wording.

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of beginning actions with the invocation of God's name, 'In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest.' This highlights the significance of intention and spirituality in daily activities, reminding believers to seek God's blessings in their endeavors. The hadith reflects a broader theme of mindfulness and reverence in Islamic practice.

Modern Application

In daily life, this principle encourages individuals to start their tasks, whether mundane or significant, with a moment of reflection or prayer. By doing so, they align their intentions with their actions, fostering a sense of purpose and gratitude throughout their day.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it has been transmitted through reliable narrators, ensuring its authenticity and preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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This hadith is #4954 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Sacrifices. It is graded Sahih.

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