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 6669 in the Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6669 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness), narrated by A hadith like this has been transmitted on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters and he (further) said:, states: "There is for him ten like that (the good he performed) or more than that."

The Book Pertaining to the Remembrance of Allah, Supplication, Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness

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 كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ نَحْوَهُ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ فَلَهُ عَشْرُ أَمْثَالِهَا أَوْ أَزِيدُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

There is for him ten like that (the good he performed) or more than that.

Narrated by A hadith like this has been transmitted on the authority of A'mash with the same chain of transmitters and he (further) said:

Context

This hadith discusses the rewards for good deeds, stating that for every good action, one receives ten times the reward or more. This emphasizes the generosity of Allah in rewarding believers for their righteous actions and encourages a life of virtue.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this hadith motivates individuals to engage in good deeds, knowing that their efforts will be rewarded abundantly. It fosters a spirit of kindness and generosity in communities, encouraging people to help one another.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Reward of Deeds because it highlights the principle of divine reward for righteous actions.

Good Deeds Reward of Deeds