What is Sahih Muslim 6436 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship), narrated by Jarir reported from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ):, states: "He who is deprived of tenderly feelings is in fact deprived of good."

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 6436 in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship.

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Sahih Muslim #6436

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنِي يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا مَنْصُورٌ، عَنْ تَمِيمِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ هِلاَلٍ، عَنْ جَرِيرٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ يُحْرَمِ الرِّفْقَ يُحْرَمِ الْخَيْرَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

He who is deprived of tenderly feelings is in fact deprived of good.

Narrated by Jarir reported from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ):

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the value of compassion by stating that those who lack tenderness are deprived of goodness. This highlights the essential nature of kindness and gentleness in human interactions and the spiritual benefits that arise from them.

Modern Application

In modern life, practicing compassion can significantly enhance relationships and community bonds. Simple acts of kindness can create a positive environment, encouraging others to reciprocate and fostering a culture of empathy.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Compassion because it underscores the importance of tenderness and kindness in achieving goodness in one's life.

Good Deeds Compassion