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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 5897 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5897 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues), narrated by Anas reported:, states: "I never smelt ambergris or musk as fragrant as the fragrance of the body of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and I never touched brocade or silk and found it as soft as the body of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)."

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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - حَدَّثَنَا هَاشِمٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْقَاسِمِ - حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ الْمُغِيرَةِ - عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، قَالَ أَنَسٌ مَا شَمِمْتُ عَنْبَرًا قَطُّ وَلاَ مِسْكًا وَلاَ شَيْئًا أَطْيَبَ مِنْ رِيحِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَلاَ مَسِسْتُ شَيْئًا قَطُّ دِيبَاجًا وَلاَ حَرِيرًا أَلْيَنَ مَسًّا مِنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

I never smelt ambergris or musk as fragrant as the fragrance of the body of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and I never touched brocade or silk and found it as soft as the body of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ).

Narrated by Anas reported:

Context

Anas reports that he never encountered a fragrance as delightful as that of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). He also noted that the texture of the Prophet's (ﷺ) body was softer than any silk or brocade he had ever touched. This hadith reflects the profound respect and admiration that companions had for the Prophet (ﷺ), highlighting his unique qualities.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith inspires individuals to appreciate and express admiration for those who embody kindness and integrity. It encourages us to recognize the beauty in character and the impact of personal presence.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines and Modesty in Adornment because it illustrates the significance of appreciating beauty and softness in a manner that aligns with modesty.

Adornment Guidelines Modesty in Adornment