What is Sahih Muslim 5350 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment) states: "Anas reported that the ring of Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) was on this, and he pointed toward the little finger of his left hand."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5350 in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment.

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Sahih Muslim #5350

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ خَلاَّدٍ الْبَاهِلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ، بْنُ سَلَمَةَ عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ خَاتِمُ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي هَذِهِ ‏.‏ وَأَشَارَ إِلَى الْخِنْصَرِ مِنْ يَدِهِ الْيُسْرَى ‏.‏

Anas reported that the ring of Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) was on this, and he pointed toward the little finger of his left hand.

Context

This hadith describes the placement of the ring worn by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, indicating it was on the little finger of his left hand. This detail not only reflects a personal aspect of the Prophet's ﷺ life but also serves as a point of reference for his followers regarding the significance of adornments and symbols of authority. The act of pointing to his finger emphasizes the importance of this detail in Islamic tradition.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, the way we adorn ourselves can carry meaning and significance. This hadith reminds us to be mindful of our choices in accessories, as they can reflect our identity and values, just as the Prophet's ﷺ ring symbolized his authority.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates a specific aspect of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ life that conveys his authority and the manner in which he presented himself to others.

Prophetic Authority Prophetic Conduct