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Sahih Muslim #5715

The Book Concerning the Use of Correct Words
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُغِيرَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَقُولَنَّ أَحَدُكُمْ يَا خَيْبَةَ الدَّهْرِ ‏.‏ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ هُوَ الدَّهْرُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
None of you should say: Woe be upon the Time, for verily Allah is the Time.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Abu Huraira reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advised against expressing despair about time, stating that Allah is the essence of time itself. This hadith emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and recognizing Allah's sovereignty over all aspects of life.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to refrain from negative speech about circumstances and to trust in Allah's plan. It promotes a mindset of hope and resilience in the face of challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree and Warning because it warns against speaking negatively about time, reflecting a deeper understanding of Allah's control over existence.

Divine DecreeWarning

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This hadith is #5715 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book Concerning the Use of Correct Words. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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