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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5325 in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5325 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment), narrated by This hadith has been reported on the authority of Shu'ba with the same chain of transmitters and in the hadith transmitted on the authority of Ibn ja'far (the words are):, states: "Marwan had made Abu Huraira as his deputy. and in the hadith transmitted on the authority of Ibn Muthanna (the words are). Abu Huraira was the Governor of Medina."

The Book of Clothes and Adornment

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 بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ يَعْنِي ابْنَ جَعْفَرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَفِي حَدِيثِ ابْنِ جَعْفَرٍ كَانَ مَرْوَانُ يَسْتَخْلِفُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ ‏.‏ وَفِي حَدِيثِ ابْنِ الْمُثَنَّى كَانَ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ يُسْتَخْلَفُ عَلَى الْمَدِينَةِ ‏.‏

Marwan had made Abu Huraira as his deputy. and in the hadith transmitted on the authority of Ibn Muthanna (the words are). Abu Huraira was the Governor of Medina.

Narrated by This hadith has been reported on the authority of Shu'ba with the same chain of transmitters and in the hadith transmitted on the authority of Ibn ja'far (the words are):

Context

This hadith highlights the role of Abu Huraira as a deputy appointed by Marwan, emphasizing the importance of leadership and responsibility within the community. It illustrates the trust placed in individuals to manage affairs in the absence of the main leader, showcasing the significance of delegation in governance. The takeaway is the recognition of capable individuals in positions of authority.

Modern Application

In today's world, effective delegation is crucial in various settings, including workplaces and community organizations. Trusting capable individuals to take on responsibilities can lead to better management and more efficient operations, allowing leaders to focus on broader goals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it demonstrates the reliability of narrators and the importance of accurate reporting in Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith