What is Sahih Muslim 60 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Faith), narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) said:, states: "Faith has over seventy branches or over sixty branches, the most excellent of which is the declaration that there is no god but Allah, and the humblest of which is the, removal of what is injurious fr…"

Is this hadith authentic?

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 60 in the Book of The Book of Faith.

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Sahih Muslim #60

The Book of Faith

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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.

حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الإِيمَانُ بِضْعٌ وَسَبْعُونَ أَوْ بِضْعٌ وَسِتُّونَ شُعْبَةً فَأَفْضَلُهَا قَوْلُ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَأَدْنَاهَا إِمَاطَةُ الأَذَى عَنِ الطَّرِيقِ وَالْحَيَاءُ شُعْبَةٌ مِنَ الإِيمَانِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Faith has over seventy branches or over sixty branches, the most excellent of which is the declaration that there is no god but Allah, and the humblest of which is the, removal of what is injurious from the path: and modesty is the branch of faith.

Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) said:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Huraira narrates that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ described faith as having many branches, with the highest being the declaration of faith and the lowest being the removal of harm from the path. This illustrates the comprehensive nature of faith in Islam, encompassing both belief and action, and emphasizes the importance of modesty as a component of faith.

Modern Application

This principle manifests in our daily lives through acts of kindness and consideration for others. By removing obstacles and being mindful of our actions, we embody the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ, demonstrating that faith is not just a belief but also a commitment to good deeds.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Faith and Belief because it emphasizes the multifaceted nature of faith, highlighting the importance of both belief and practical actions in the life of a believer.

Good Deeds Faith and Belief