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Sahih Muslim #6327

The Book of the Merits of the Companions
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ حُصَيْنٍ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ نَبِيُّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَا مِنْ نَفْسٍ مَنْفُوسَةٍ تَبْلُغُ مِائَةَ سَنَةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ سَالِمٌ تَذَاكَرْنَا ذَلِكَ عِنْدَهُ إِنَّمَا هِيَ كُلُّ نَفْسٍ مَخْلُوقَةٍ يَوْمَئِذٍ ‏.‏
None amongst the created beings (from my Companions) would survive after one hundred years. Salim said: We made a mention of it to him (Jabir), whereupon he said: It means those who had been living on that day.
Narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith conveys a significant message about the transient nature of life. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ indicates that none of his companions would survive beyond a hundred years, a reminder of mortality and the importance of living a meaningful life. It reflects on the inevitability of death and encourages believers to reflect on their actions and their legacy.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder to cherish each moment and to focus on what truly matters. It encourages individuals to live purposefully and to make the most of their time, fostering a sense of urgency to engage in good deeds.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Historical Lessons and Prophetic Teachings because it emphasizes the lessons learned from the past and the teachings of the Prophet regarding the nature of life.

Historical LessonsProphetic Teachings

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This hadith is #6327 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:.

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