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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 6161 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6161 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions), narrated by Anas reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) did not enter the house of any woman except that of his wives and that of Umm Sulaim. He used to visit her. It was said to him why it was so, whereupon he said:, states: "I feel great compassion for her. Her brother was killed while he was with me."

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 حَسَنٌ الْحُلْوَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَاصِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، عَنْ إِسْحَاقَ بْنِ عَبْدِ، اللَّهِ عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لاَ يَدْخُلُ عَلَى أَحَدٍ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ إِلاَّ عَلَى أَزْوَاجِهِ إِلاَّ أُمِّ سُلَيْمٍ فَإِنَّهُ كَانَ يَدْخُلُ عَلَيْهَا فَقِيلَ لَهُ فِي ذَلِكَ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنِّي أَرْحَمُهَا قُتِلَ أَخُوهَا مَعِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏

I feel great compassion for her. Her brother was killed while he was with me.

Narrated by Anas reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) did not enter the house of any woman except that of his wives and that of Umm Sulaim. He used to visit her. It was said to him why it was so, whereupon he said:

Context

In this hadith, Anas reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) only entered the homes of his wives and Umm Sulaim. When questioned about this, he expressed his compassion for her, as her brother had been killed while with him. This highlights the importance of compassion and the special bond that can exist between individuals in times of grief.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages us to show compassion and support to those who are grieving or in need. It reminds us of the significance of visiting and comforting friends and family during difficult times, fostering a sense of community and care.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Compassion and Hospitality in Islam because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) compassionate nature towards Umm Sulaim and highlights the importance of visiting and supporting those in distress.

Compassion Hospitality in Islam