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Sahih Muslim #5646

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو خَيْثَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ عَدْوَى وَلاَ طِيَرَةَ وَلاَ غُولَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
There is no transitive disease, no ill omen, no ghoul. Note: The majority of scholars interpret this to mean that these things in and of themselves do not transmit or cause harm through supernatural or hidden means but that Allah is ultimately in control and any fearful superstition around these is false.
Narrated by Jabir reported Allal's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Jabir narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated there is no transitive disease, ill omen, or ghoul. This hadith addresses common superstitions and fears regarding illness and misfortune, asserting that such beliefs are unfounded and that Allah is ultimately in control of all matters. The message emphasizes reliance on Allah rather than succumbing to irrational fears.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages individuals to focus on rationality and faith rather than succumbing to superstitions. It promotes a mindset of trust in Allah's plan, which can help alleviate anxiety about health and misfortune.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree and Prophetic Teachings because it underscores the belief that Allah governs all aspects of life and that reliance on superstitions is contrary to the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Divine DecreeProphetic Teachings

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This hadith is #5646 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Greetings. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir reported Allal's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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