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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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Sahih Muslim #6793

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6793 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Repentance), narrated by Abu Ayyub Ansari reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:, states: "If you were not to commit sins, Allah would have swept you out of existence and would have replaced you by another people who have committed sin, and then asked forgiveness from Allah, and He would ha…"

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 هَارُونُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الأَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، حَدَّثَنِي عِيَاضٌ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْفِهْرِيُّ - حَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ عُبَيْدِ بْنِ رِفَاعَةَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ كَعْبٍ الْقُرَظِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي صِرْمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ الأَنْصَارِيِّ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَوْ أَنَّكُمْ لَمْ تَكُنْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبٌ يَغْفِرُهَا اللَّهُ لَكُمْ لَجَاءَ اللَّهُ بِقَوْمٍ لَهُمْ ذُنُوبٌ يَغْفِرُهَا لَهُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

If you were not to commit sins, Allah would have swept you out of existence and would have replaced you by another people who have committed sin, and then asked forgiveness from Allah, and He would have granted them pardon.

Narrated by Abu Ayyub Ansari reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:

Context

Abu Ayyub Ansari reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that if people did not commit sins, Allah would replace them with others who would. This hadith highlights the importance of repentance and the mercy of Allah, emphasizing that sin is a part of the human experience.

Modern Application

In our lives, this teaches us that making mistakes is natural, and seeking forgiveness is essential. It encourages us to embrace our imperfections and turn back to Allah for mercy.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Repentance, Divine Mercy, and Trust in Divine Plan because it emphasizes the importance of seeking forgiveness and the mercy of Allah towards those who repent.

Repentance Divine Mercy Trust in Divine Plan

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If you do not go forth, He will punish you with a painful punishment and will replace you with another people, and you will not harm Him at all. And Allah is over all things competent.

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وَلَوْلَا فَضْلُ ٱللَّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَتُهُۥ وَأَنَّ ٱللَّهَ تَوَّابٌ حَكِيمٌ

And if not for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy... and because Allah is Accepting of repentance and Wise.

وَلَوْلَا فَضْلُ ٱللَّهِ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَتُهُۥ فِى ٱلدُّنْيَا وَٱلْءَاخِرَةِ لَمَسَّكُمْ فِى مَآ أَفَضْتُمْ فِيهِ عَذَابٌ عَظِيمٌ

And if it had not been for the favor of Allah upon you and His mercy in this world and the Hereafter, you would have been touched for that [lie] in which you were involved by a great punishment

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لَّوْلَا كِتَٰبٌۭ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ سَبَقَ لَمَسَّكُمْ فِيمَآ أَخَذْتُمْ عَذَابٌ عَظِيمٌۭ

If not for a decree from Allah that preceded, you would have been touched for what you took by a great punishment.

وَمَا كَانَ ٱللَّهُ لِيُعَذِّبَهُمْ وَأَنتَ فِيهِمْ ۚ وَمَا كَانَ ٱللَّهُ مُعَذِّبَهُمْ وَهُمْ يَسْتَغْفِرُونَ

But Allah would not punish them while you, [O Muhammad], are among them, and Allah would not punish them while they seek forgiveness.

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This hadith is #6793 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Repentance. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Ayyub Ansari reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:.

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