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 6804 in the Book of The Book of Repentance.

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#6803

#6804

Sahih Muslim

#6805

›

Sahih Muslim #6804

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6804 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Repentance), narrated by Salman Farisi reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "Verily, there are one hundred (parts of) mercy for Allah, and it is one part of this mercy by virtue of which there is mutual love between the people and ninety-nine reserved for the Day of Resurrecti…"

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.

حَدَّثَنِي الْحَكَمُ بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ التَّيْمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عُثْمَانَ النَّهْدِيُّ عَنْ سَلْمَانَ الْفَارِسِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّ لِلَّهِ مِائَةَ رَحْمَةٍ فَمِنْهَا رَحْمَةٌ بِهَا يَتَرَاحَمُ الْخَلْقُ بَيْنَهُمْ وَتِسْعَةٌ وَتِسْعُونَ لِيَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Verily, there are one hundred (parts of) mercy for Allah, and it is one part of this mercy by virtue of which there is mutual love between the people and ninety-nine reserved for the Day of Resurrection.

Narrated by Salman Farisi reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, Salman Farisi reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ conveyed a profound message about the nature of Allah's mercy. He explained that Allah has divided His mercy into one hundred parts, with only one part being used in this world to foster compassion and love among people, while the remaining ninety-nine parts are reserved for the Day of Judgment. This emphasizes the vastness of divine mercy and its significance in human relationships.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith encourages individuals to practice kindness and compassion towards one another. Recognizing that the love we share is a reflection of Allah's mercy can inspire people to foster harmonious relationships, promote forgiveness, and support those in need, creating a more compassionate community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Divine Mercy because it highlights the distribution of Allah's mercy, with one part manifesting in human interactions and the majority reserved for the afterlife.

Day of Judgment Divine Mercy