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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 6921 in the Book of Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6921 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of Characteristics of the Day of Judgment, Paradise, and Hell) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ibn Ka'b through another chain of transmitters but with " "the similitude of the disbeliever is that of a cypress tree"."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ هَاشِمٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، - وَهُوَ الْقَطَّانُ - عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، - قَالَ ابْنُ هَاشِمٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ كَعْبِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، وَقَالَ ابْنُ بَشَّارٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ كَعْبِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، - عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِنَحْوِ حَدِيثِهِمْ وَقَالاَ جَمِيعًا فِي حَدِيثِهِمَا عَنْ يَحْيَى، ‏ "‏ وَمَثَلُ الْكَافِرِ مَثَلُ الأَرْزَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ibn Ka'b through another chain of transmitters but with " "the similitude of the disbeliever is that of a cypress tree".

Context

This hadith presents a metaphor comparing disbelievers to a cypress tree, suggesting their temporary strength and eventual downfall. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) used such imagery to convey deeper truths about faith and the nature of belief. This serves as a reminder of the transient nature of worldly power.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, we often encounter individuals or groups that may seem powerful or influential. However, this hadith reminds us that true strength lies in faith and righteousness, which ultimately prevail over superficial appearances.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it reflects the importance of preserving and conveying the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ) through reliable narrations.

Hadith Transmission