What is Sahih Muslim 5888 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues), narrated by Anas reported that a woman had a partial derangement in her mind, so she said. Allah's Messenger, I want something from you. He said:, states: "Mother of so and so, see on which side of the road you would like (to stand and talk) so that I may do the needful for you. He stood aside with her on the roadside until she got what she needed."

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 5888 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Sahih Muslim #5888

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، عَنْ حَمَّادِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ امْرَأَةً، كَانَ فِي عَقْلِهَا شَىْءٌ فَقَالَتْ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنَّ لِي إِلَيْكَ حَاجَةً فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ يَا أُمَّ فُلاَنٍ انْظُرِي أَىَّ السِّكَكِ شِئْتِ حَتَّى أَقْضِيَ لَكِ حَاجَتَكِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَخَلاَ مَعَهَا فِي بَعْضِ الطُّرُقِ حَتَّى فَرَغَتْ مِنْ حَاجَتِهَا ‏.‏

Mother of so and so, see on which side of the road you would like (to stand and talk) so that I may do the needful for you. He stood aside with her on the roadside until she got what she needed.

Narrated by Anas reported that a woman had a partial derangement in her mind, so she said. Allah's Messenger, I want something from you. He said:

Context

Anas narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ assists a woman with a mental condition by taking the time to address her needs. This illustrates the Prophet's compassion and willingness to help those in need, regardless of their circumstances.

Modern Application

In today's society, this principle encourages individuals to be attentive and compassionate towards those who may be vulnerable or in need of assistance. It promotes a culture of kindness and support within communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Respectful Communication because it exemplifies the Prophet's compassionate approach in interacting with others and addressing their needs.

Prophetic Conduct Respectful Communication

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And We had prevented from him [all] wet nurses before, so she said, "Shall I direct you to a household that will be responsible for him for you while they are to him [for his upbringing] sincere?"

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And when he came to the well of Madyan, he found there a crowd of people watering [their flocks], and he found aside from them two women driving back [their flocks]. He said, "What is your circumstance?" They said, "We do not water until the shepherds dispatch [their flocks]; and our father is an old man."

سُورَةُ النَّمۡلِ

An-Naml (The Ant)

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قَالَتْ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْمَلَؤُا۟ أَفْتُونِى فِىٓ أَمْرِى مَا كُنتُ قَاطِعَةً أَمْرًا حَتَّىٰ تَشْهَدُونِ

She said, "O eminent ones, advise me in my affair. I would not decide a matter until you witness [for] me."

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And We called him from the side of the mount at [his] right and brought him near, confiding [to him].

سُورَةُ عَبَسَ

Abasa (He frowned)

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ثُمَّ ٱلسَّبِيلَ يَسَّرَهُۥ

Then He eased the way for him;

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This hadith is #5888 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas reported that a woman had a partial derangement in her mind, so she said. Allah's Messenger, I want something from you. He said:.

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