Sahih Muslim #5839
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet (ﷺ) warns about the consequences of straying from his guidance. He uses the metaphor of driving away people from his Cistern, similar to how stray camels are removed. This serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to the teachings of Islam and the potential consequences of neglecting them.
Modern Application
This principle can be applied in our daily lives by recognizing the importance of following ethical and moral guidance. Just as the Prophet (ﷺ) emphasizes the need to stay close to his teachings, we should strive to adhere to our values and principles in our actions and decisions.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Warning because it serves as a cautionary message about the importance of following the Prophet's (ﷺ) guidance.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #5839 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:.