Is this hadith authentic?

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 5675 in the Book of The Book of Greetings.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5675 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Greetings), narrated by This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Hisham. He said:, states: "The short-tailed snake and the snake having stripes over it should be killed."

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، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، أَخْبَرَنَا هِشَامٌ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ الأَبْتَرُ وَذُو الطُّفْيَتَيْنِ ‏.‏

The short-tailed snake and the snake having stripes over it should be killed.

Narrated by This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Hisham. He said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructs on the importance of dealing with certain harmful creatures, specifically snakes. He mentions the short-tailed snake and the striped snake, advising that they should be killed. This guidance reflects a broader theme of protecting oneself and the community from potential dangers posed by such animals.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be seen in how we manage pests and harmful animals in our environment. It emphasizes the need for safety and caution in our living spaces, ensuring that we take appropriate measures to protect ourselves and our families from potential threats.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings because it conveys a direct instruction from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding the handling of dangerous creatures.

Prophetic Teachings