Sahih Muslim #4989
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith recounts an interaction between Ali and a questioner about whether the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) had given him any special knowledge. Ali clarifies that the Prophet (ﷺ) did not favor him with secrets that were not shared with the community. The hadith emphasizes the importance of transparency and equal access to knowledge among all believers.
Modern Application
In contemporary society, this hadith highlights the importance of equality in knowledge dissemination. It encourages individuals to share knowledge openly and ensure that everyone has access to the teachings of Islam without favoritism.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Charity and Sacrifice (Qurbani) because it emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge and the ethical implications of actions in the context of sacrifice.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #4989 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Sacrifices. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Tufail reported:.