Sahih Muslim #5647

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 عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ هَاشِمِ بْنِ حَيَّانَ، حَدَّثَنَا بَهْزٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ، - وَهُوَ التُّسْتَرِيُّ - حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ عَدْوَى وَلاَ غُولَ وَلاَ صَفَرَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
There is no transitive disease, no ghoul, no safar.
Narrated by Jabir reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ states that there is no transitive disease, no ghoul, and no safar. This reflects a broader understanding of divine decree and the belief that events are ultimately determined by Allah, encouraging reliance on Him rather than fear of superstitions.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can help individuals manage anxiety and fear regarding health and the unknown. Emphasizing trust in divine wisdom can foster a sense of peace and resilience in the face of challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree because it emphasizes the belief that ultimate control over events lies with Allah, encouraging reliance on Him.

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About Sahih Muslim

This hadith is #5647 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Greetings. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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