What is Sahih Muslim 5844 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues), narrated by Anas b. Milik reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "There would be such a vast distance between the sides of my Cistern as it is between Sana' and Medina."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5844 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Sahih Muslim #5844

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا عَاصِمُ بْنُ النَّضْرِ التَّيْمِيُّ، وَهُرَيْمُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، - وَاللَّفْظُ لِعَاصِمٍ - حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، سَمِعْتُ أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا بَيْنَ نَاحِيَتَىْ حَوْضِي كَمَا بَيْنَ صَنْعَاءَ وَالْمَدِينَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

There would be such a vast distance between the sides of my Cistern as it is between Sana' and Medina.

Narrated by Anas b. Milik reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ describes the vastness of the area surrounding his Cistern, comparing it to the distance between Sana' and Medina. This emphasizes the significance of the Cistern, which symbolizes the abundance of blessings and the unity of the Muslim community. The takeaway is the importance of the Prophet's legacy and the spiritual nourishment he provides to his followers.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can remind us of the importance of community and shared resources. Just as the Cistern symbolizes abundance, we can strive to create environments where everyone feels included and supported, fostering a sense of belonging among diverse groups.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Universal Message and Prophetic Mission because it highlights the inclusive nature of the Prophet's teachings and the significance of his role in providing spiritual sustenance to all.

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حَتَّىٰٓ إِذَا جَآءَنَا قَالَ يَٰلَيْتَ بَيْنِى وَبَيْنَكَ بُعْدَ ٱلْمَشْرِقَيْنِ فَبِئْسَ ٱلْقَرِينُ

Until, when he comes to Us [at Judgement], he says [to his companion], "Oh, I wish there was between me and you the distance between the east and west - how wretched a companion."

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And We placed between them and the cities which We had blessed [many] visible cities. And We determined between them the [distances of] journey, [saying], "Travel between them by night or day in safety."

سُورَةُ الكَهۡفِ

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أَوْ يُصْبِحَ مَآؤُهَا غَوْرًۭا فَلَن تَسْتَطِيعَ لَهُۥ طَلَبًۭا

Or its water will become sunken [into the earth], so you would never be able to seek it."

قَالَ مَا مَكَّنِّى فِيهِ رَبِّى خَيْرٌۭ فَأَعِينُونِى بِقُوَّةٍ أَجْعَلْ بَيْنَكُمْ وَبَيْنَهُمْ رَدْمًا

He said, "That in which my Lord has established me is better [than what you offer], but assist me with strength; I will make between you and them a dam.

قُل لَّوْ كَانَ ٱلْبَحْرُ مِدَادًۭا لِّكَلِمَٰتِ رَبِّى لَنَفِدَ ٱلْبَحْرُ قَبْلَ أَن تَنفَدَ كَلِمَٰتُ رَبِّى وَلَوْ جِئْنَا بِمِثْلِهِۦ مَدَدًۭا

Say, "If the sea were ink for [writing] the words of my Lord, the sea would be exhausted before the words of my Lord were exhausted, even if We brought the like of it as a supplement."

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This hadith is #5844 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas b. Milik reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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