Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 6826 in the Book of The Book of Repentance.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6826 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Repentance), narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him ) as saying:, states: "A believer is self-respecting and Allah is extremely self-respecting."

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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مُحَمَّدٍ - عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْمُؤْمِنُ يَغَارُ وَاللَّهُ أَشَدُّ غَيْرًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

A believer is self-respecting and Allah is extremely self-respecting.

Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) speaks about the nature of believers and their self-respect. He draws a parallel between the believer's sense of honor and Allah's own self-respect, highlighting the moral and ethical standards expected of Muslims. This statement serves as a reminder of the dignity inherent in faith.

Modern Application

Today, this principle encourages individuals to maintain their self-respect and uphold their values in various situations. It inspires people to act with integrity and to stand firm in their beliefs, fostering a sense of pride in their identity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's dignity and moral standards as a reflection of one's faith.

Good Deeds