What is Sahih Muslim 6296 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions) states: "This hadith has been transmitted through other chains of transmitters. The chain of of Abu Zur'a has 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.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 6296 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Sahih Muslim #6296

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.

حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ عُمَارَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي زُرْعَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُغِيرَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْحِزَامِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ تَجِدُونَ النَّاسَ مَعَادِنَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ الزُّهْرِيِّ غَيْرَ أَنَّ فِي حَدِيثِ أَبِي زُرْعَةَ وَالأَعْرَجِ ‏"‏ تَجِدُونَ مِنْ خَيْرِ النَّاسِ فِي هَذَا الشَّأْنِ أَشَدَّهُمْ لَهُ كَرَاهِيَةً حَتَّى يَقَعَ فِيهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

This hadith has been transmitted through other chains of transmitters. The chain of of Abu Zur'a has a slight variation of wording.

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ speaks about the nature of people, comparing them to minerals. Just as different minerals possess varying qualities, people also have different natures and characteristics. The hadith emphasizes that those who may seem unworthy or undesirable can possess great value, especially when they are confronted with challenges that reveal their true character.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages us to look beyond surface appearances and judgments. It reminds us that individuals may surprise us with their capabilities and virtues, especially when faced with adversity. This can foster a more inclusive and understanding community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it has been transmitted through multiple reliable chains of narrators, ensuring its authenticity.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith