Sahih Muslim #4978

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي حَجَّاجُ بْنُ الشَّاعِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا الضَّحَّاكُ بْنُ مَخْلَدٍ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ، بْنِ مَرْثَدٍ عَنِ ابْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ كُنْتُ نَهَيْتُكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ بِمَعْنَى حَدِيثِ أَبِي سِنَانٍ ‏.‏
I used to forbid you. The rest of the hadith is the same.
Narrated by Ibn Buraida, on the authority of his father, reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) having said this:

Context

This hadith reflects the importance of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) guidance and the need for clarity in religious teachings. It serves as a reminder that the Prophet (ﷺ) sometimes revised his previous statements based on new understanding or circumstances, showcasing the dynamic nature of his teachings.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages adaptability and openness to change. Just as the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) adjusted his guidance, individuals can embrace new information and perspectives to grow and improve their understanding of various issues.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of accurately conveying the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) while acknowledging the evolution of understanding.

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This hadith is #4978 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Sacrifices. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn Buraida, on the authority of his father, reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) having said this:.

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