What is Sahih Muslim 6775 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Heart-Melting Traditions), narrated by Usama b. Zaid reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "I have not left after me any (chance) of turmoil more injurious to men than the harm done to the men because of women."

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 6775 in the Book of The Book of Heart-Melting Traditions.

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Sahih Muslim #6775

The Book of Heart-Melting Traditions

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، وَمُعْتَمِرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ التَّيْمِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ النَّهْدِيِّ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَا تَرَكْتُ بَعْدِي فِتْنَةً هِيَ أَضَرُّ عَلَى الرِّجَالِ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

I have not left after me any (chance) of turmoil more injurious to men than the harm done to the men because of women.

Narrated by Usama b. Zaid reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Usama b. Zaid reported that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warned about the turmoil caused by women, indicating that this could lead to significant challenges for men. This hadith reflects the complexities of social relationships and the responsibilities that come with them. The takeaway emphasizes the need for awareness and responsibility in interpersonal dynamics.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can be applied to understanding the dynamics of relationships and the importance of mutual respect and responsibility. It encourages individuals to navigate personal relationships thoughtfully, recognizing the potential for misunderstanding and conflict.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community Responsibility because it addresses the social dynamics and responsibilities individuals have towards one another.

Community Responsibility