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Sahih Muslim #5811

The Book of Virtues
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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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَثَلِي وَمَثَلُ النَّبِيِّينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏
The similitude of mine and that of the Apostles; the rest of the hadith is the same.
Narrated by Abu Sa'id reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) draws a comparison between himself and other prophets, emphasizing his unique role and mission. This statement serves to highlight the continuity of the prophetic message and the significance of his teachings in the broader context of Islamic belief.

Modern Application

Understanding the prophetic experience can inspire individuals to reflect on their own roles in conveying positive messages and values in their communities. It encourages a sense of responsibility towards upholding ethical standards.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Experience because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) self-awareness of his role among the prophets.

Prophetic Experience

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This hadith is #5811 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Sa'id reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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