Sahih Muslim #5663

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الْحَنْظَلِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، عَنِ ابْنِ، جُرَيْجٍ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ جَابِرًا، يُخْبِرُ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنْ كَانَ فِي شَىْءٍ فَفِي الرَّبْعِ وَالْخَادِمِ وَالْفَرَسِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
If bad luck were to be in anything, it is found in the land, in the servant and in the horse.
Narrated by Jabir reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, Jabir reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mentioned that if bad luck were to be found in anything, it would be in three specific areas: the land, the servant, and the horse. This statement reflects the understanding of misfortune and its association with certain aspects of life, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing potential sources of adversity.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by being mindful of the factors that may bring challenges into our lives, such as our environment, relationships, and responsibilities. By being proactive and addressing these areas, individuals can work towards minimizing difficulties and enhancing their overall well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree and Spiritual Awareness because it highlights the concept of bad luck being associated with specific elements of life, prompting reflection on one's circumstances.

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This hadith is #5663 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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