What is Sahih Muslim 58 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by It is narrated on the authority of 'Abbas b. 'Abdul-Muttalib that he heard the Messenger of Allah saying:, states: "He has found the taste of faith (iman) who is content with Allah as his Lord, with Islam as his religion (code of life) and with Muhammad (ﷺ) as his Prophet."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 58 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي عُمَرَ الْمَكِّيُّ، وَبِشْرُ بْنُ الْحَكَمِ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ - الدَّرَاوَرْدِيُّ عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ الْهَادِ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَامِرِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنِ الْعَبَّاسِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْمُطَّلِبِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ ذَاقَ طَعْمَ الإِيمَانِ مَنْ رَضِيَ بِاللَّهِ رَبًّا وَبِالإِسْلاَمِ دِينًا وَبِمُحَمَّدٍ رَسُولاً ‏"‏ ‏‏

He has found the taste of faith (iman) who is content with Allah as his Lord, with Islam as his religion (code of life) and with Muhammad (ﷺ) as his Prophet.

Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of 'Abbas b. 'Abdul-Muttalib that he heard the Messenger of Allah saying:

Context

This hadith, narrated by Abbas b. Abdul-Muttalib, emphasizes the essence of faith. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that true faith is experienced by those who are content with Allah as their Lord, Islam as their religion, and him as their Prophet. This statement encapsulates the core of Islamic belief and the profound connection between faith and personal fulfillment.

Modern Application

In modern life, many individuals seek a sense of purpose and fulfillment. This hadith serves as a reminder that true contentment comes from aligning one's life with faith in Allah and embracing the teachings of Islam, fostering a deeper spiritual connection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Faith and Belief because it highlights the essential components of true faith and the satisfaction derived from a strong belief in Allah, Islam, and the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Faith and Belief