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Sahih Muslim #6641

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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، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ ‏ "‏ وَإِنْ تَقَرَّبَ إِلَىَّ ذِرَاعًا تَقَرَّبْتُ مِنْهُ بَاعًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
" He draws near Me by the space of a hand, I draw near him by the space (covered) by two hands."
Narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters, but there is no mention of these words:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the closeness between Allah and His servant, illustrating the reciprocal nature of their relationship. It highlights the importance of taking steps towards Allah, who responds generously to those who seek Him.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle encourages individuals to take initiative in their spiritual practices, knowing that their efforts will be met with divine support. It fosters a proactive approach to faith and worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings because it conveys essential lessons about the nature of the relationship between Allah and His servants.

Prophetic Teachings

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This hadith is #6641 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness. It is graded Sahih and narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters, but there is no mention of these words:.

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