What is Sahih Muslim 5604 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Greetings), narrated by Ibn Umar reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "The fever from the vehement raging of the (heat of Hell), so cool it with the help of water."

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 5604 in the Book of The Book of Greetings.

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Sahih Muslim #5604

The Book of Greetings

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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 زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ سَعِيدٍ - عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنِي نَافِعٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْحُمَّى مِنْ فَيْحِ جَهَنَّمَ فَابْرُدُوهَا بِالْمَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The fever from the vehement raging of the (heat of Hell), so cool it with the help of water.

Narrated by Ibn Umar reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ describes fever as a manifestation of Hell's heat, advising to cool it with water. This metaphor emphasizes the severity of fever and the importance of seeking relief through natural means, illustrating the connection between physical ailments and spiritual beliefs.

Modern Application

Today, this teaching can encourage individuals to seek natural remedies for common illnesses. It highlights the importance of understanding the body’s signals and responding with appropriate care, such as hydration and rest.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Punishment because it uses the concept of Hell's heat to explain the nature of fever, linking physical suffering to spiritual lessons.

Divine Punishment