What is Sahih Muslim 6343 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship), narrated by Abu Huraira reported:, states: "A person came to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ). The rest of the hadith is the same as transmitted by jarir but with this addition: By your father, you would get the information."

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 6343 in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship.

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Sahih Muslim #6343

The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ عُمَارَةَ، وَابْنِ، شُبْرُمَةَ عَنْ أَبِي، زُرْعَةَ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ جَاءَ رَجُلٌ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ جَرِيرٍ وَزَادَ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ نَعَمْ وَأَبِيكَ لَتُنَبَّأَنَّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

A person came to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ). The rest of the hadith is the same as transmitted by jarir but with this addition: By your father, you would get the information.

Narrated by Abu Huraira reported:

Context

In this narration, a man approaches the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) with a question, which leads to a significant response. The interaction highlights the importance of seeking knowledge and the Prophet's willingness to engage with his followers. This moment reflects the value of community and guidance in Islam.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to seek knowledge and engage in meaningful conversations. It promotes a culture of inquiry and learning, fostering a supportive community where questions are welcomed.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the Prophet's approachability and the importance of community engagement.

Community Prophetic Conduct