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Sahih Muslim #5964

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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مَعْمَرِ بْنِ رِبْعِيٍّ الْقَيْسِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا رَوْحُ بْنُ عُبَادَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، أَخْبَرَنِي مُوسَى بْنُ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَجُلٌ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ مَنْ أَبِي قَالَ ‏"‏ أَبُوكَ فُلاَنٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَنَزَلَتْ ‏{‏ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا لاَ تَسْأَلُوا عَنْ أَشْيَاءَ إِنْ تُبْدَ لَكُمْ تَسُؤْكُمْ‏}‏ تَمَامَ الآيَةِ ‏.‏
Allah's Messenger, who is my father? And he said: Your father is so and so, and there was revealed this verse:" Do not ask about matters which, if they were to be made manifest to you, might cause you harm" (v. 101).
Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that a person said:

Context

In this hadith, a man asks Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) about his father, to which the Prophet (ﷺ) responds directly. This interaction led to the revelation of a verse cautioning against asking unnecessary questions that may lead to distress. The context underscores the importance of respectful communication and the guidance provided by divine revelation.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder to approach conversations with respect and mindfulness. It encourages individuals to consider the impact of their questions and to seek knowledge that is beneficial rather than potentially harmful.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Divine Revelation because it highlights the importance of respectful inquiries and the guidance provided through divine instruction.

Respectful CommunicationDivine Revelation

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This hadith is #5964 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that a person said:.

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