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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 5940 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5940 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues) states: "Ibn 'Abbas reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) stayed in Mecca for thirteen years and he died when he had attained the age of sixty three 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 إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَهَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ رَوْحِ بْنِ عُبَادَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مَكَثَ بِمَكَّةَ ثَلاَثَ عَشْرَةَ وَتُوُفِّيَ وَهُوَ ابْنُ ثَلاَثٍ وَسِتِّينَ ‏.‏

Ibn 'Abbas reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) stayed in Mecca for thirteen years and he died when he had attained the age of sixty three years.

Context

Ibn 'Abbas reports that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) spent thirteen years in Mecca before his passing at the age of sixty-three. This period was crucial for the establishment of the early Muslim community and the dissemination of the message of Islam. The hadith serves to highlight the Prophet's dedication and the challenges faced during the early years of his mission.

Modern Application

Understanding the Prophet's (ﷺ) early years in Mecca can inspire individuals today to appreciate the importance of perseverance and dedication in their own pursuits. It serves as a reminder that significant achievements often require time and resilience, especially when faced with challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority and Prophetic Biography because it provides insight into the life and timeline of the Prophet (ﷺ), emphasizing his role and authority in the early Islamic community.

Prophetic Authority Prophetic Biography