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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 5883 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5883 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues), narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that Umm Sulaim was with the wives of Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) and a camel-driver had been driving (the camels) oil which they were riding. Thereupon Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said:, states: "Anjasha, drive slowly, for you are carrying (on the camels) vessels of glass."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ التَّيْمِيِّ، عَنْ أَنَسِ، بْنِ مَالِكٍ ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كَامِلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ، حَدَّثَنَا التَّيْمِيُّ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كَانَتْ أُمُّ سُلَيْمٍ مَعَ نِسَاءِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُنَّ يَسُوقُ بِهِنَّ سَوَّاقٌ فَقَالَ نَبِيُّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَىْ أَنْجَشَةُ رُوَيْدًا سَوْقَكَ بِالْقَوَارِيرِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Anjasha, drive slowly, for you are carrying (on the camels) vessels of glass.

Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that Umm Sulaim was with the wives of Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) and a camel-driver had been driving (the camels) oil which they were riding. Thereupon Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, Anas b. Malik recounts an incident where Umm Sulaim brought her son to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) for a blessing. The Prophet's gentle interaction and his advice to the camel-driver illustrate his compassionate nature and respectful communication style. This moment reflects the importance of kindness and consideration in interactions.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder to approach others with kindness and respect, especially in sensitive situations. It encourages individuals to communicate thoughtfully and to be mindful of the feelings of others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Respectful Communication because it highlights the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) compassionate interaction with Umm Sulaim and the importance of respectful communication.

Prophetic Conduct Respectful Communication