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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 6432 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 6432 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 Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "The servant (whose fault) Allah conceals in this world, Allah would also conceal (his faults) on the Day of Resurrection."

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.

حَدَّثَنِي أُمَيَّةُ بْنُ بِسْطَامٍ الْعَيْشِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ زُرَيْعٍ - حَدَّثَنَا رَوْحٌ، عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَسْتُرُ اللَّهُ عَلَى عَبْدٍ فِي الدُّنْيَا إِلاَّ سَتَرَهُ اللَّهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The servant (whose fault) Allah conceals in this world, Allah would also conceal (his faults) on the Day of Resurrection.

Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Abu Huraira narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that Allah conceals the faults of His servants in this world, promising that He will also conceal them on the Day of Judgment. This hadith emphasizes Allah's mercy and the importance of humility, as it reassures believers that their mistakes can be forgiven.

Modern Application

In our lives, this principle encourages us to be compassionate towards others' mistakes, knowing that we too are imperfect. It reminds us to seek forgiveness and to forgive others, fostering a more understanding and supportive community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Forgiveness because it highlights Allah's mercy in concealing faults and the hope for forgiveness on the Day of Resurrection.

Day of Judgment Forgiveness