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 6887 in the Book of Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6887 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell) states: "Abdullah reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) was reclining against a tree in the garden. The rest of the hadith is the same with a slight variation of wording."

Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَعِيدٍ الأَشَجُّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ إِدْرِيسَ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ الأَعْمَشَ، يَرْوِيهِ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُرَّةَ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي نَخْلٍ يَتَوَكَّأُ عَلَى عَسِيبٍ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِهِمْ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ وَقَالَ فِي رِوَايَتِهِ وَمَا أُوتِيتُمْ مِنَ الْعِلْمِ إِلاَّ قَلِيلاً ‏.‏

Abdullah reported that Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) was reclining against a tree in the garden. The rest of the hadith is the same with a slight variation of wording.

Context

In this hadith, Abdullah narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was reclining against a tree while imparting wisdom. He mentions that the knowledge given to humanity is limited. This highlights the humility and awareness of the Prophet regarding the vastness of knowledge and the importance of seeking it. It serves as a reminder of the need for continuous learning and growth.

Modern Application

This teaches individuals today to remain humble in their pursuit of knowledge, recognizing that there is always more to learn. It encourages a mindset of lifelong learning and the importance of humility in the face of vast knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) approach to knowledge and his humility in recognizing the limits of human understanding.

Prophetic Conduct