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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 5938 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5938 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues), narrated by 'Amr reported:, states: "I said to 'Urwa: How long did Allah's Apostle - (ﷺ) stay in Mecca? He said: For ten years. I said: Ibn 'Abbas says (that he stayed in Mecca) for thirteen years."

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 أَبُو مَعْمَرٍ، إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الْهُذَلِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ قُلْتُ لِعُرْوَةَ كَمْ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمَكَّةَ قَالَ عَشْرًا ‏.‏ قَالَ قُلْتُ فَإِنَّ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ يَقُولُ ثَلاَثَ عَشْرَةَ ‏.‏

I said to 'Urwa: How long did Allah's Apostle - (ﷺ) stay in Mecca? He said: For ten years. I said: Ibn 'Abbas says (that he stayed in Mecca) for thirteen years.

Narrated by 'Amr reported:

Context

This hadith reflects on the duration of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) stay in Mecca, showcasing the historical context of his early life and mission. The differing accounts between narrators highlight the importance of historical accuracy and the need for careful documentation of prophetic biography.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith encourages individuals to appreciate the historical context of their faith. It serves as a reminder to study and understand the life of the Prophet (ﷺ) to gain insights into the foundations of Islamic teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Historical Prophetic Events and Prophetic Biography because it discusses the duration of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) stay in Mecca, emphasizing the significance of historical accuracy.

Historical Prophetic Events Prophetic Biography