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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5673 in the Book of The Book of Greetings.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5673 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Greetings), narrated by 'Amr b. Sharid reported on the authority of his father that there was in the delegation of Thaqif a leper. Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) sent a message to him:, states: "We have accepted your allegiance, so you may go."

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.

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، وَهُشَيْمُ بْنُ بَشِيرٍ، عَنْ يَعْلَى بْنِ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ الشَّرِيدِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كَانَ فِي وَفْدِ ثَقِيفٍ رَجُلٌ مَجْذُومٌ فَأَرْسَلَ إِلَيْهِ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّا قَدْ بَايَعْنَاكَ فَارْجِعْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

We have accepted your allegiance, so you may go.

Narrated by 'Amr b. Sharid reported on the authority of his father that there was in the delegation of Thaqif a leper. Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) sent a message to him:

Context

This hadith describes an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addressed a leper from the delegation of Thaqif, instructing him to return after they had accepted his allegiance. This interaction highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) compassion and understanding towards those facing social stigma.

Modern Application

This narrative encourages individuals to approach those who may be marginalized or stigmatized with compassion and understanding. It serves as a reminder to foster inclusivity and support within communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) acceptance of individuals regardless of their circumstances.

Divine Decree