Sahih Muslim #6231

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ حَسَّانَ بْنَ ثَابِتٍ، كَانَ مِمَّنْ كَثَّرَ عَلَى عَائِشَةَ فَسَبَبْتُهُ فَقَالَتْ يَا ابْنَ أُخْتِي دَعْهُ فَإِنَّهُ كَانَ يُنَافِحُ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏
My nephew, leave him for he defended Allah's Messenger (ﷺ).
Narrated by Hisham reported on the authority of his father that Hassan b. Thabit talked much about 'A'isha. I scolded him, whereupon she said:

Context

In this hadith, A'isha defends Hassan b. Thabit, who spoke extensively about her. Despite the criticism he faced, she acknowledges his role in defending the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This situation illustrates the value of respectful communication and the importance of standing up for those who support the truth.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle encourages individuals to defend others who uphold integrity and truth, even in the face of criticism. It promotes a culture of respect and support in personal relationships and community interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Respectful Communication and Prophetic Etiquette because it highlights the importance of defending those who support the truth and maintaining respectful dialogue.

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This hadith is #6231 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Hisham reported on the authority of his father that Hassan b. Thabit talked much about 'A'isha. I scolded him, whereupon she said:.

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