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Sahih Muslim #6791

The Book of Repentance
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا هَدَّابُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَلَّهُ أَشَدُّ فَرَحًا بِتَوْبَةِ عَبْدِهِ مِنْ أَحَدِكُمْ إِذَا اسْتَيْقَظَ عَلَى بَعِيرِهِ قَدْ أَضَلَّهُ بِأَرْضِ فَلاَةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ أَحْمَدُ الدَّارِمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا حَبَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسُ بْنُ، مَالِكٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏
Allah is more pleased with the repentance of His servant than if one of you gets up and he finds his camel missing in a waterless desert (and then he accidentally finds it). This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Anas b. Malik through another chain of transmitters.
Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:

Context

Anas b. Malik narrates that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) expressed how Allah rejoices at the repentance of His servant. He likens this joy to a person who finds their lost camel in a desolate desert, emphasizing the immense relief and happiness that comes from returning to the right path after straying.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to seek forgiveness and turn back to Allah when they make mistakes. In everyday life, acknowledging our errors and striving to improve can lead to personal growth and a renewed sense of purpose.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Repentance because it highlights the significance of turning back to Allah and the joy it brings to Him when His servants seek forgiveness.

Repentance

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This hadith is #6791 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Repentance. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:.

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