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Sahih Muslim #5725

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي، هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ يَقُولَنَّ أَحَدُكُمْ عَبْدِي ‏.‏ فَكُلُّكُمْ عَبِيدُ اللَّهِ وَلَكِنْ لِيَقُلْ فَتَاىَ ‏.‏ وَلاَ يَقُلِ الْعَبْدُ رَبِّي ‏.‏ وَلَكِنْ لِيَقُلْ سَيِّدِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏
None of you should say: My bondman, for all of you are the bondmen of Allah, but say: My young man, and the servant should not say: My Lord, but should say: My chief.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against using terms that imply ownership over others, emphasizing the importance of respectful communication. He encourages using terms that reflect equality and respect in relationships.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as it promotes respectful and dignified communication in all interactions. By choosing our words carefully, we can foster a more respectful and inclusive environment in our communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Slave Rights because it emphasizes the importance of using respectful language when referring to others.

Respectful CommunicationSlave Rights

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This hadith is #5725 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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