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Sahih Muslim #6772

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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 عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي التَّيَّاحِ، قَالَ كَانَ لِمُطَرِّفِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ امْرَأَتَانِ فَجَاءَ مِنْ عِنْدِ إِحْدَاهُمَا فَقَالَتِ الأُخْرَى جِئْتَ مِنْ عِنْدِ فُلاَنَةَ فَقَالَ جِئْتُ مِنْ عِنْدِ عِمْرَانَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ فَحَدَّثَنَا أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ أَقَلَّ سَاكِنِي الْجَنَّةِ النِّسَاءُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Amongst the inmates of Paradise the women would form a minority.
Narrated by Imran b. Husain reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:

Context

Imran b. Husain reported that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that among the inhabitants of Paradise, women would be in the minority. This statement reflects the broader context of gender roles and the spiritual journey of women in Islam. It serves as a reminder of the importance of recognizing the contributions of women and their unique challenges in achieving spiritual fulfillment.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith invites reflection on the status of women in society and encourages efforts to empower them spiritually and socially. It highlights the need for equal opportunities for women to pursue their faith and contribute to the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise because it discusses the demographic characteristics of its inhabitants, particularly regarding women.

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This hadith is #6772 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Heart-Melting Traditions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Imran b. Husain reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:.

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