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 6390 in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6390 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship), narrated by Thauban, the freed slave of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:, states: "He who visits the sick continues to remain in the fruit garden of Paradise until he returns."

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى التَّمِيمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي، أَسْمَاءَ عَنْ ثَوْبَانَ، مَوْلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ عَادَ مَرِيضًا لَمْ يَزَلْ فِي خُرْفَةِ الْجَنَّةِ حَتَّى يَرْجِعَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

He who visits the sick continues to remain in the fruit garden of Paradise until he returns.

Narrated by Thauban, the freed slave of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the virtue of visiting the sick, stating that those who do so remain in the 'fruit garden' of Paradise until they return. This highlights the importance of compassion and support within the community, encouraging Muslims to care for one another during times of illness and distress.

Modern Application

Visiting the sick is a powerful act of kindness that can uplift spirits and foster a sense of community. In today's fast-paced world, taking the time to check on those who are unwell can make a significant difference in their lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Good Deeds because it underscores the importance of caring for others and the spiritual rewards associated with such acts.

Charity Good Deeds