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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 6857 in the Book of Characteristics of The Hypocrites And Rulings Concerning Them.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6857 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of Characteristics of The Hypocrites And Rulings Concerning Them), narrated by Zaid b. Thabit reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) set out for Uhud. Some of those persons who were with them came back. The Companions of Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) were divided in two groups. One group said:, states: "We would kill them, and the other one said: No, this should not be done, and it was on this occasion that this verse was revealed:" Why should you, then, be two parties in relation to hypocrites?" (iv…"

Characteristics of The Hypocrites And Rulings Concerning Them

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ الْعَنْبَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَدِيٍّ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ ثَابِتٍ - قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ يَزِيدَ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم خَرَجَ إِلَى أُحُدٍ فَرَجَعَ نَاسٌ مِمَّنْ كَانَ مَعَهُ فَكَانَ أَصْحَابُ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِيهِمْ فِرْقَتَيْنِ قَالَ بَعْضُهُمْ نَقْتُلُهُمْ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ بَعْضُهُمْ لاَ ‏.‏ فَنَزَلَتْ ‏{‏ فَمَا لَكُمْ فِي الْمُنَافِقِينَ فِئَتَيْنِ‏}‏

We would kill them, and the other one said: No, this should not be done, and it was on this occasion that this verse was revealed:" Why should you, then, be two parties in relation to hypocrites?" (iv. 88).

Narrated by Zaid b. Thabit reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) set out for Uhud. Some of those persons who were with them came back. The Companions of Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) were divided in two groups. One group said:

Context

This hadith recounts an event during the Battle of Uhud, where the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) were divided in their opinions regarding the treatment of hypocrites. The revelation that followed highlights the importance of unity and the dangers of division within the community.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this serves as a reminder of the importance of unity within communities, especially during challenging times. It encourages dialogue and understanding rather than division and conflict.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community Responsibility and Historical Prophetic Events because it illustrates the significance of unity and the lessons learned from historical events in the Prophet's life.

Community Responsibility Historical Prophetic Events