What is Sahih Muslim 6048 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions), narrated by Ibn Umar reported Umar as saying:, states: "My lord concorded with (my judgments) on three occasions. In case of the Station of Ibrahim, in case of the observance of veil and in case of the prisoners of Badr."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 6048 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6048

The Book of the Merits of the Companions

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُقْبَةُ بْنُ مُكْرَمٍ الْعَمِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، قَالَ جُوَيْرِيَةُ بْنُ أَسْمَاءَ أَخْبَرَنَا عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ عُمَرُ وَافَقْتُ رَبِّي فِي ثَلاَثٍ فِي مَقَامِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَفِي الْحِجَابِ وَفِي أُسَارَى بَدْرٍ ‏.‏

My lord concorded with (my judgments) on three occasions. In case of the Station of Ibrahim, in case of the observance of veil and in case of the prisoners of Badr.

Narrated by Ibn Umar reported Umar as saying:

Context

In this hadith, Umar ibn al-Khattab recounts instances where he felt his judgments aligned with divine approval. He mentions three specific cases: the Station of Ibrahim, the observance of the veil, and the treatment of prisoners from the Battle of Badr. This highlights the importance of seeking divine guidance in decision-making and the recognition of the Prophet's (ﷺ) authority in matters of faith and practice.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today by encouraging individuals to seek guidance from religious teachings when making important decisions. It serves as a reminder that aligning one's actions with divine principles can lead to better outcomes and a sense of fulfillment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority and Prophetic Command because it illustrates the alignment of Umar's judgments with the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Prophetic Authority Prophetic Command