What is Sahih Muslim 5453 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Manners and Etiquette), narrated by Samura b. Jundub reported:, states: "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) forbade us to give names to our servants as these four names: Aflah (Successful), Rabdh (Profit), Yasar (Wealth), and Nafi' (Beneficial)."

Is this hadith authentic?

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 5453 in the Book of The Book of Manners and Etiquette.

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Sahih Muslim #5453

The Book of Manners and Etiquette

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ قَالَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرُ بْنُ، سُلَيْمَانَ عَنِ الرُّكَيْنِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ سَمُرَةَ، وَقَالَ، يَحْيَى أَخْبَرَنَا الْمُعْتَمِرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الرُّكَيْنَ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ سَمُرَةَ بْنِ جُنْدَبٍ، قَالَ نَهَانَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ نُسَمِّيَ رَقِيقَنَا بِأَرْبَعَةِ أَسْمَاءٍ أَفْلَحَ وَرَبَاحٍ وَيَسَارٍ وَنَافِعٍ ‏.‏

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) forbade us to give names to our servants as these four names: Aflah (Successful), Rabdh (Profit), Yasar (Wealth), and Nafi' (Beneficial).

Narrated by Samura b. Jundub reported:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) forbids certain names for servants, emphasizing the significance of names and their meanings. This teaching highlights the importance of choosing names that reflect positive attributes and avoid those that may carry negative connotations.

Modern Application

Today, the choice of names remains a significant aspect of cultural identity and personal values. This hadith encourages individuals to be mindful of the names they give, ensuring they reflect positive qualities and aspirations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Etiquette of Naming because it addresses the importance of selecting appropriate names and the implications they carry.

Etiquette of Naming

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فَقَالَ لَهُمْ رَسُولُ ٱللَّهِ نَاقَةَ ٱللَّهِ وَسُقْيَٰهَا

And the messenger of Allah [Salih] said to them, "[Do not harm] the she-camel of Allah or [prevent her from] her drink."

سُورَةُ الأَعۡرَافِ

Al-A'raaf (The Heights)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَلِلَّهِ ٱلْأَسْمَآءُ ٱلْحُسْنَىٰ فَٱدْعُوهُ بِهَا ۖ وَذَرُوا۟ ٱلَّذِينَ يُلْحِدُونَ فِىٓ أَسْمَٰٓئِهِۦ ۚ سَيُجْزَوْنَ مَا كَانُوا۟ يَعْمَلُونَ

And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them. And leave [the company of] those who practice deviation concerning His names. They will be recompensed for what they have been doing.

سُورَةُ الصَّافَّاتِ

As-Saaffaat (Those drawn up in Ranks)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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إِلَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ

Except the chosen servants of Allah.

إِلَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ

But not the chosen servants of Allah.

إِلَّا عِبَادَ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُخْلَصِينَ

But not the chosen servants of Allah.

Common Words

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ولله1x

ٱلأسماء1x

ٱلحسنى1x

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بها1x

وذروا1x

ٱلذين1x

يلحدون1x

فى1x

أسمئه1x

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This hadith is #5453 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Manners and Etiquette. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Samura b. Jundub reported:.

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