Sahih Muslim #6006

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 هَدَّابُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَبِي رَافِعٍ، عَنْ أَبِي، هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ كَانَ زَكَرِيَّاءُ نَجَّارًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Zakariyya (peace be upon him) was a carpenter.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mentions that Zakariyya, a revered prophet, was a carpenter. This highlights the dignity of labor and the importance of skilled trades in society. It serves as a reminder that prophets, despite their elevated status, engaged in honest work and contributed to their communities through their skills.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages individuals to take pride in their professions, regardless of the field. It underscores the value of hard work and the importance of contributing positively to society through one's skills and efforts.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophets and Prophet Zakariya because it discusses the profession of a significant prophet, emphasizing the nobility of labor.

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This hadith is #6006 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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