Sahih Muslim #6776

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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 الْعَنْبَرِيُّ، وَسُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، جَمِيعًا عَنِ الْمُعْتَمِرِ، قَالَ ابْنُ مُعَاذٍ حَدَّثَنَا الْمُعْتَمِرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ قَالَ أَبِي حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدِ بْنِ حَارِثَةَ، وَسَعِيدِ بْنِ زَيْدِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ نُفَيْلٍ، أَنَّهُمَا حَدَّثَا عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا تَرَكْتُ بَعْدِي فِي النَّاسِ فِتْنَةً أَضَرَّ عَلَى الرِّجَالِ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
I have not left after me turmoil for the people but the harm done to men by women.
Narrated by Usama b. Zaid b. Harith and Sa'id b. Zaid b. 'Amr b. Naufal both reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the challenges that arise from relationships between men and women. He emphasizes that after his departure, the greatest turmoil for men would stem from women. This statement highlights the complexities of gender dynamics and the potential for discord that can arise from these interactions.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can be reflected upon in the context of how relationships and societal expectations can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. It serves as a reminder to approach relationships with respect and understanding, ensuring that communication is clear and intentions are honorable.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Social Conflict because it addresses the potential for discord arising from interactions between men and women.

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This hadith is #6776 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Heart-Melting Traditions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Usama b. Zaid b. Harith and Sa'id b. Zaid b. 'Amr b. Naufal both reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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