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Sahih Muslim #5859

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، وَابْنُ، نُمَيْرٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ، حَدَّثَنِي سَعِيدٌ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ - عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ خَدَمْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم تِسْعَ سِنِينَ فَمَا أَعْلَمُهُ قَالَ لِي قَطُّ لِمَ فَعَلْتَ كَذَا وَكَذَا وَلاَ عَابَ عَلَىَّ شَيْئًا قَطُّ ‏.‏
I served the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) for nine years, and I do not know (of any instance) when he said to me: Why you have done this and that, and he never found fault with me in anything.
Narrated by Anas reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Anas served the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) for nine years and noted that he never criticized him for his actions. This reflects the Prophet's kind and patient demeanor, highlighting the importance of positive reinforcement over criticism in nurturing relationships. The takeaway is the value of understanding and compassion in interactions.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle can be applied in various settings, such as workplaces and homes, where constructive feedback and encouragement can foster a more supportive environment. It encourages leaders and peers to focus on strengths rather than weaknesses.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) approach to leadership and interpersonal relationships through kindness and understanding.

CommunityProphetic Conduct

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This hadith is #5859 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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