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 5702 in the Book of The Book of Greetings.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5702 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Greetings), narrated by Nafi' reported from 'Abdullah that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:, states: "A woman was punished because she had kept a cat tied until it died, and (as a punishment of this offence) she was thrown into the Hell. She had not provided it with food, or drink, and had not freed h…"

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.

حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ أَسْمَاءَ الضُّبَعِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا جُوَيْرِيَةُ بْنُ أَسْمَاءَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ عُذِّبَتِ امْرَأَةٌ فِي هِرَّةٍ سَجَنَتْهَا حَتَّى مَاتَتْ فَدَخَلَتْ فِيهَا النَّارَ لاَ هِيَ أَطْعَمَتْهَا وَسَقَتْهَا إِذْ حَبَسَتْهَا وَلاَ هِيَ تَرَكَتْهَا تَأْكُلُ مِنْ خَشَاشِ الأَرْضِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

A woman was punished because she had kept a cat tied until it died, and (as a punishment of this offence) she was thrown into the Hell. She had not provided it with food, or drink, and had not freed her so that she could eat the vermin of the earth.

Narrated by Nafi' reported from 'Abdullah that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith recounts the story of a woman who was punished for mistreating a cat by keeping it imprisoned until it died. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) used this incident to illustrate the severe consequences of neglecting the welfare of animals. It serves as a reminder of the responsibility humans have towards all living beings.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by promoting animal welfare and advocating for the humane treatment of pets and wildlife. It encourages individuals to be compassionate and responsible caretakers of animals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Punishments (Hudud) because it discusses the consequences of neglecting animal welfare, emphasizing the seriousness of such actions.

Punishments (Hudud)