What is Sahih Muslim 5585 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Greetings), narrated by 'Auf b. Malik Ashja'i reported We practised incantation in the pre-Islamic days and we said:, states: "Allah's Messenger. what is your opinion about it? He said: Let me know your incantation and said: There is no harm in the incantation which does not smack of polytheism."

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 5585 in the Book of The Book of Greetings.

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Sahih Muslim #5585

The Book of Greetings

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي مُعَاوِيَةُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَوْفِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ الأَشْجَعِيِّ، قَالَ كُنَّا نَرْقِي فِي الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ فَقُلْنَا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ كَيْفَ تَرَى فِي ذَلِكَ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ اعْرِضُوا عَلَىَّ رُقَاكُمْ لاَ بَأْسَ بِالرُّقَى مَا لَمْ يَكُنْ فِيهِ شِرْكٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Allah's Messenger. what is your opinion about it? He said: Let me know your incantation and said: There is no harm in the incantation which does not smack of polytheism.

Narrated by 'Auf b. Malik Ashja'i reported We practised incantation in the pre-Islamic days and we said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ addresses the practice of incantation, allowing for those that do not involve polytheism. This reflects a nuanced understanding of cultural practices and the importance of maintaining monotheism while engaging with traditional methods of healing.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can be seen in the acceptance of various cultural practices, provided they align with core beliefs. It encourages individuals to explore beneficial traditions while ensuring they do not compromise their fundamental values.