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 5373 in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5373 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Hazim with the same chain of transmitters that Gabriel had promised Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) that he would come; the rest of the hadith is the same,…"

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 إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الْحَنْظَلِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا الْمَخْزُومِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبٌ، عَنْ أَبِي، حَازِمٍ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ أَنَّ جِبْرِيلَ، وَعَدَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ يَأْتِيَهُ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ الْحَدِيثَ وَلَمْ يُطَوِّلْهُ كَتَطْوِيلِ ابْنِ أَبِي حَازِمٍ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Hazim with the same chain of transmitters that Gabriel had promised Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) that he would come; the rest of the hadith is the same, but it is not so lengthy as the other one.

Context

This hadith recounts an event where the Angel Gabriel promised to visit the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It emphasizes the significance of divine communication and the role of angels in conveying messages from Allah. The transmission of this hadith through multiple narrators also highlights the importance of preserving such significant events in Islamic history.

Modern Application

Today, many people seek spiritual guidance and reassurance through prayer and reflection. This hadith can inspire individuals to remain hopeful and attentive to signs of divine support in their lives, fostering a deeper connection with their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it reflects the careful preservation of significant events in Islamic history through reliable narrators.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith