What is Sahih Muslim 6293 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions) states: "The other hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Abu Huraira with a slight variation of wording."

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 6293 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6293

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ عُمَارَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي زُرْعَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ لاَ أَزَالُ أُحِبُّ بَنِي تَمِيمٍ بَعْدَ ثَلاَثٍ سَمِعْتُهُنَّ مِنْ، رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُهَا فِيهِمْ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏

The other hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Abu Huraira with a slight variation of wording.

Context

In this hadith, Abu Huraira expresses his enduring affection for the tribe of Banu Tamim based on three positive statements he heard from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating the good qualities in others, as well as the impact of positive speech on relationships. The takeaway is the value of expressing admiration and love for those who contribute positively to society.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by acknowledging and appreciating the positive traits of individuals and communities around us. Celebrating the strengths of others fosters goodwill and strengthens social bonds, encouraging a culture of support and recognition.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it emphasizes the importance of relaying positive statements about others and the impact of such transmissions on community relationships.

Hadith Transmission