What is Sahih Muslim 6446 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 Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "It does not seem proper for a Siddiq that he should be an invoker of curse."

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 6446 in the Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship.

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Sahih Muslim #6446

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 هَارُونُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الأَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي سُلَيْمَانُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ بِلاَلٍ - عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، حَدَّثَهُ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَنْبَغِي لِصِدِّيقٍ أَنْ يَكُونَ لَعَّانًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

It does not seem proper for a Siddiq that he should be an invoker of curse.

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ states that it is inappropriate for a 'Siddiq' (truthful person) to be one who invokes curses. This highlights the ethical standards expected of believers and the importance of maintaining a positive and respectful demeanor in communication.

Modern Application

This principle can guide individuals in their daily interactions, encouraging them to communicate positively and avoid negative speech. It promotes a culture of respect and kindness in personal and professional relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Behavior because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining integrity and positivity in one's speech and actions.

Ethical Behavior