Sahih Muslim #6352

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 خَالِدُ بْنُ مَخْلَدٍ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ بِلاَلٍ، حَدَّثَنِي سُهَيْلٌ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ رَغِمَ أَنْفُهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثَلاَثًا ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏
Let him be humbled thrice, and the rest of the hadith is the same.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this brief yet powerful hadith, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) expresses disdain for those who fail to show humility. By stating 'Let him be humbled thrice,' he emphasizes the importance of humility and the consequences of arrogance, reminding believers to remain grounded.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith serves as a reminder for individuals to practice humility in their interactions. It encourages people to recognize their limitations and to treat others with respect, fostering a more compassionate and understanding society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it reflects the teachings of the Prophet regarding humility and the importance of character in personal conduct.

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This hadith is #6352 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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