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Sahih Muslim #6787

The Book of Repentance
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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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، حَدَّثَنَا عُمَارَةُ، بْنُ عُمَيْرٍ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الْحَارِثَ بْنَ سُوَيْدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، حَدِيثَيْنِ أَحَدُهُمَا عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَالآخَرُ عَنْ نَفْسِهِ فَقَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لَلَّهُ أَشَدُّ فَرَحًا بِتَوْبَةِ عَبْدِهِ الْمُؤْمِنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ جَرِيرٍ ‏.‏
Allah is more pleased with the repentance of a believing man. The rest of the hadith is the same.
Narrated by 'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

This hadith conveys the immense joy Allah experiences when a believer repents for their sins. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ illustrates that repentance is a significant act that brings a person closer to Allah. This teaching serves as a reminder of Allah's mercy and the importance of seeking forgiveness.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages individuals to acknowledge their mistakes and seek forgiveness. It fosters a culture of accountability and personal growth, reminding us that it is never too late to turn back to Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Repentance and Divine Mercy because it emphasizes the value of turning back to Allah and the joy it brings to Him.

RepentanceDivine Mercy

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This hadith is #6787 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Repentance. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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