Sahih Muslim #5848

The Book of Virtues
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا حَاتِمُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، عَنِ الْمُهَاجِرِ بْنِ مِسْمَارٍ، عَنْ عَامِرِ بْنِ سَعْدِ بْنِ أَبِي وَقَّاصٍ، قَالَ كَتَبْتُ إِلَى جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ مَعَ غُلاَمِي نَافِعٍ أَخْبِرْنِي بِشَىْءٍ، سَمِعْتَهُ مِنْ، رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم - قَالَ - فَكَتَبَ إِلَىَّ إِنِّي سَمِعْتُهُ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ أَنَا الْفَرَطُ عَلَى الْحَوْضِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
I wrote (a letter) to Jabir b. Samura (and it was sent) through my servant Nafi' asking him to inform me about something (pertaining to the Haud Kauthar). He wrote to me: I heard him (the Holy Prophet) say: I shall be there ahead of you at the Haud Kauthar.
Narrated by 'Amir b. Sa'd b. Abu Waqqas reported:

Context

In this narration, 'Amir b. Sa'd b. Abu Waqqas recounts a letter he sent to Jabir b. Samura, asking about the Haud Kauthar, a significant aspect of the afterlife. Jabir's response reveals the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) assurance of his presence at the Haud, highlighting the importance of this event for the believers and emphasizing the Prophet's (ﷺ) role as an intercessor.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the hope and assurance believers have in the afterlife. It encourages individuals to maintain their faith and strive for righteousness, knowing that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) will be there to intercede on their behalf.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings because it conveys an important message about the afterlife and the Prophet's (ﷺ) role in it.

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This hadith is #5848 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Amir b. Sa'd b. Abu Waqqas reported:.

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