Sahih Muslim #6910

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا رَوْحُ بْنُ عُبَادَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ زُرَارَةَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عَطَاءٍ - كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ فَيُقَالُ لَهُ كَذَبْتَ قَدْ سُئِلْتَ مَا هُوَ أَيْسَرُ مِنْ ذَلِكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
" It would be said to him: You have told a lie; what had been demanded from you was quite easier than this (the belief in the Oneness of Allah)."
Narrated by Anas reported this hadlth through another chain of transmitters and the words are:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and the simplicity of the fundamental belief in the Oneness of Allah. The hadith suggests that when individuals are questioned about their beliefs, they may complicate their responses, but the essence of faith is straightforward. The takeaway is that the core tenets of faith should be clear and uncomplicated.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith reminds us to communicate our beliefs and values simply and honestly. Whether in discussions about faith or personal principles, clarity and truthfulness can foster better understanding and connection with others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Truthfulness and Divine Revelation because it highlights the significance of being truthful in one's beliefs and the simplicity of the message of faith.

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This hadith is #6910 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas reported this hadlth through another chain of transmitters and the words are:.

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