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Sahih Muslim #5490

The Book of Manners and Etiquette
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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 - وَاللَّفْظُ لأَبِي بَكْرٍ - قَالَ يَحْيَى أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا - وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ، اللَّهِ قَالَ اسْتَأْذَنْتُ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ ‏"‏ مَنْ هَذَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَقُلْتُ أَنَا ‏.‏ فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ أَنَا أَنَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
I sought permission from Allah's Messenger (may peace be upoh him) to see him. He said: Who is it? I said: It is I. Thereupon Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: It is I. it is I (these words lead me to no conclusion).
Narrated by Jabir b. Abdullah reported:

Context

In this hadith, Jabir b. Abdullah recounts an interaction with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) when he sought permission to see him. The Prophet's response, 'It is I,' emphasizes the importance of respectful communication and the acknowledgment of one's presence. This interaction reflects the Prophet's approachability and the significance of proper etiquette in communication.

Modern Application

This principle of respectful communication can be applied in everyday interactions, reminding individuals to be courteous and considerate when addressing others. It fosters a culture of respect and understanding in personal and professional relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Seeking Permission because it illustrates the etiquette involved in seeking permission and the respectful manner of addressing others.

Respectful CommunicationSeeking Permission

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This hadith is #5490 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Manners and Etiquette. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir b. Abdullah reported:.

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