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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 6236 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6236 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions) states: "'Urwa reported on the same chain of transmitters that Hassan b. Thabit sought permission from Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) to satirise against the polytheists, but he did not mention Abu Sufyan. And instead of…"

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 عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ قَالَتِ اسْتَأْذَنَ حَسَّانُ بْنُ ثَابِتٍ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي هِجَاءِ الْمُشْرِكِينَ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ أَبَا سُفْيَانَ وَقَالَ بَدَلَ الْخَمِيرِ الْعَجِينِ ‏.‏

'Urwa reported on the same chain of transmitters that Hassan b. Thabit sought permission from Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) to satirise against the polytheists, but he did not mention Abu Sufyan. And instead of the word al- Khamir, the word al-'Ajin was used.

Context

This hadith narrates an incident where Hassan b. Thabit sought permission from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to satirize the polytheists. It reflects the balance between freedom of expression and the ethical considerations that guide such expressions within the Islamic framework.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can be seen in discussions about the boundaries of free speech and the responsibility that comes with it. Individuals are encouraged to express themselves while being mindful of the impact their words may have on others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the ethical considerations in expressing opinions and the guidance provided by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Prophetic Conduct Prophetic Etiquette