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 6480 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 6480 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: "The strong-man is not one who wrestles well but the strong man is one who controls himself when he is in a fit of rage."

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، وَعَبْدُ الأَعْلَى بْنُ حَمَّادٍ، قَالاَ كِلاَهُمَا قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَيْسَ الشَّدِيدُ بِالصُّرَعَةِ إِنَّمَا الشَّدِيدُ الَّذِي يَمْلِكُ نَفْسَهُ عِنْدَ الْغَضَبِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The strong-man is not one who wrestles well but the strong man is one who controls himself when he is in a fit of rage.

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the true measure of strength. It is not the ability to overpower others physically, but rather the ability to control one's emotions, particularly anger. This teaching highlights the importance of self-discipline and emotional intelligence in a person's character.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, controlling one's anger is essential for maintaining healthy relationships and fostering a positive environment. Practicing patience and self-control can lead to better communication and conflict resolution in both personal and professional settings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Patience because it teaches the value of self-control in moments of anger.

Patience