Sahih Muslim #5726

The Book Concerning the Use of Correct Words
Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَعِيدٍ الأَشَجُّ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَفِي حَدِيثِهِمَا ‏"‏ وَلاَ يَقُلِ الْعَبْدُ لِسَيِّدِهِ مَوْلاَىَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَزَادَ فِي حَدِيثِ أَبِي مُعَاوِيَةَ ‏"‏ فَإِنَّ مَوْلاَكُمُ اللَّهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
My Lord, and Abu Mu'awiya made an addition:" For it is Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, Who is your Lord."
Narrated by This hadith has been reported on the authority of al-A'mash with the same chain of transmitters, and the words are that the servant should not say to his chief:

Context

This hadith addresses the manner in which a servant should communicate with their master, emphasizing respect and proper etiquette. The Prophet ﷺ teaches that the ultimate master is Allah, reinforcing the importance of humility and respect in relationships.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle encourages respectful communication in all relationships, whether professional or personal. It promotes a culture of respect and understanding, which is essential for harmonious interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Prophetic Etiquette because it emphasizes the importance of respectful dialogue and proper conduct in interactions.

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وَإِنَّ رَبَّكَ لَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
And indeed, your Lord - He is the Exalted in Might, the Merciful.
وَإِنَّ رَبَّكَ لَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
And indeed, your Lord - He is the Exalted in Might, the Merciful.
وَإِنَّ رَبَّكَ لَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
And indeed, your Lord - He is the Exalted in Might, the Merciful.
وَإِنَّ رَبَّكَ لَهُوَ ٱلْعَزِيزُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ
And indeed, your Lord - He is the Exalted in Might, the Merciful.

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About Sahih Muslim

This hadith is #5726 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book Concerning the Use of Correct Words. It is graded Sahih and narrated by This hadith has been reported on the authority of al-A'mash with the same chain of transmitters, and the words are that the servant should not say to his chief:.

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