Is this hadith authentic?

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 6456 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 6456 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtue, Enjoining Good Manners, and Joining of the Ties of Kinship), narrated by This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of A'mash and in the hadith transmitted on the authority of 'Isa the words are:, states: "Make it a source of reward, and in the hadith transmitted on the authority of Abu Huraira (the words are):" Make it a source of mercy.""

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ، بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِإِسْنَادِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ ‏.‏ مِثْلَ حَدِيثِهِ غَيْرَ أَنَّ فِي، حَدِيثِ عِيسَى جَعَلَ ‏"‏ وَأَجْرًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فِي حَدِيثِ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ وَجَعَلَ ‏"‏ وَرَحْمَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فِي حَدِيثِ جَابِرٍ ‏.‏

Make it a source of reward, and in the hadith transmitted on the authority of Abu Huraira (the words are):" Make it a source of mercy."

Narrated by This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of A'mash and in the hadith transmitted on the authority of 'Isa the words are:

Context

This hadith recounts the story of Juraij, a devoted worshipper who prioritized his prayers over his mother's call. His mother's subsequent prayer for him to witness trials reflects the consequences of neglecting familial duties. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used this story to illustrate the balance between devotion to worship and fulfilling family obligations, emphasizing the importance of both.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this teaching serves as a reminder to balance religious obligations with family responsibilities. It encourages individuals to prioritize their loved ones while maintaining their spiritual commitments.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Family Relations and Prophetic Teachings because it highlights the significance of balancing worship with family duties.

Divine Mercy