Sahih Muslim #5999
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, a Jew approached the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after being struck in the face. The situation highlights the Prophet's concern for justice and fairness, as he reflects on the state of the individual and the implications of their actions in the Hereafter. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of compassion and understanding in addressing grievances.
Modern Application
This principle encourages us to approach conflicts with empathy and a desire for justice. In everyday life, we can apply this by listening to others' grievances and seeking fair resolutions, fostering a more harmonious community.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ approach to addressing grievances with compassion and fairness.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #5999 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Sa'id Khudri reported that a Jew who had received a blow at his face came to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) ; the rest of the hadith is the same, up to the hand (where the words are):.