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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 6422 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 6422 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship), narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported that a person from the emigrants struck the back of an Ansari. He came to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) and asked for compensation. Thereupon Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said:, states: "Leave it. for it is something disgusting. Ibn Mansur said that in the narration transmitted on the authority of Amr (these words are also found):" I heard Jabir.""

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 إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، قَالَ ابْنُ رَافِعٍ حَدَّثَنَا وَقَالَ الآخَرَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ كَسَعَ رَجُلٌ مِنَ الْمُهَاجِرِينَ رَجُلاً مِنَ الأَنْصَارِ فَأَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَسَأَلَهُ الْقَوَدَ فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ دَعُوهَا فَإِنَّهَا مُنْتِنَةٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ ابْنُ مَنْصُورٍ فِي رِوَايَتِهِ عَمْرٌو قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرًا ‏.‏

Leave it. for it is something disgusting. Ibn Mansur said that in the narration transmitted on the authority of Amr (these words are also found):" I heard Jabir."

Narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported that a person from the emigrants struck the back of an Ansari. He came to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) and asked for compensation. Thereupon Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, a dispute arises between an emigrant and an Ansari, leading to a request for compensation. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advises against pursuing the matter, labeling it as something distasteful. This response reflects the importance of resolving conflicts amicably and avoiding unnecessary disputes.

Modern Application

In community interactions, resolving conflicts peacefully is essential. Encouraging open dialogue and understanding can prevent disputes from escalating and promote harmony among individuals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Justice and Community because it emphasizes the importance of fair resolution of conflicts and maintaining peace within the community.

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