What is Sahih Muslim 6438 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 b. 'Abdullah reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "He who is deprived of tenderly feelings is in fact deprived of good and 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 6438 in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship.

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Sahih Muslim #6438

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، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ بْنُ زِيَادٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ أَبِي إِسْمَاعِيلَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ هِلاَلٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَرِيرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ حُرِمَ الرِّفْقَ حُرِمَ الْخَيْرَ أَوْ مَنْ يُحْرَمِ الرِّفْقَ يُحْرَمِ الْخَيْرَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

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

Narrated by Jarir b. 'Abdullah reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

This hadith conveys the message that kindness and gentleness are essential virtues. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that those who lack compassion are deprived of goodness. This teaching underscores the significance of treating others with care and understanding, promoting a harmonious society.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle can be applied in everyday interactions, encouraging individuals to approach others with kindness. Whether in personal relationships or professional settings, fostering a gentle demeanor can lead to more positive outcomes.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Compassion because it highlights the critical role of kindness in achieving goodness and well-being in society.

Compassion