What is Sahih Muslim 5606 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Greetings), narrated by Ibn Umar reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "Fever is from the vehement raging of the fire of Hell, so extinguish it with 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 5606 in the Book of The Book of Greetings.

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Sahih Muslim #5606

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي هَارُونُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الأَيْلِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ، بْنُ رَافِعٍ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي فُدَيْكٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا الضَّحَّاكُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عُثْمَانَ - كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْحُمَّى مِنْ فَيْحِ جَهَنَّمَ فَأَطْفِئُوهَا بِالْمَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Fever is from the vehement raging of the fire of Hell, so extinguish it with water.

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet (ﷺ) is described in detail, highlighting his physical features. This serves to create a vivid image of the Prophet (ﷺ) in the minds of his followers, fostering a deeper connection and admiration for his character. Such descriptions contribute to the understanding of his personality and the respect he commanded.

Modern Application

Understanding the characteristics of the Prophet (ﷺ) can inspire individuals to emulate his virtues in their daily lives. By embodying qualities such as kindness, humility, and integrity, we can strive to reflect the teachings of Islam in our actions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Biography because it provides insights into the physical appearance and characteristics of the Prophet (ﷺ), enriching the understanding of his life.

Prophetic Teachings