Sahih Muslim #6245
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this narration, Ali describes an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) sent him and others on a mission to retrieve a letter from a woman associated with polytheists. This hadith illustrates the Prophet's proactive approach to safeguarding the Muslim community from potential threats and emphasizes the importance of vigilance.
Modern Application
This hadith reflects the significance of being aware of one's surroundings and taking necessary actions to protect the community. In today's context, it encourages individuals to be proactive in addressing issues that may pose a risk to their community's well-being.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Command and Court Procedure because it involves a directive from the Prophet and relates to actions taken to uphold justice and security.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #6245 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Ali reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) sent me and Abu Marthad al-Ghitnavi and Zubair b. 'Awwam and we were all riders, and he said:.