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Sahih Muslim #5739

The Book of Poetry
Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِي ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ زَائِدَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ أَصْدَقُ بَيْتٍ قَالَهُ الشَّاعِرُ أَلاَ كُلُّ شَىْءٍ مَا خَلاَ اللَّهَ بَاطِلٌ وَكَادَ ابْنُ أَبِي الصَّلْتِ أَنْ يُسْلِمَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The truest verse recited by a poet is: "Behold! apart from Allah everything is vain," and Ibn Abu Salt was almost a Muslim.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ quotes a line from a poet, emphasizing the transient nature of everything except for Allah. This statement reflects the core Islamic belief in the oneness of Allah and the futility of worldly pursuits without divine connection. It encourages reflection on the purpose of life.

Modern Application

This principle resonates today as individuals seek meaning and purpose in their lives. It serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual growth and connection with Allah over material pursuits.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings because it conveys a profound message about the nature of existence and the importance of focusing on Allah.

Prophetic Teachings

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This hadith is #5739 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Poetry. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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