What is Sahih Muslim 7236 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts), narrated by Mutarrif reported on the authority of his father:, states: "I came to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as he was reciting:" Abundance diverts you" (cii. 1). He said: The son of Adam claims: My wealth, my wealth. And he (the Holy Prophet) said: O son of Adam. is there anyth…"

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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 7236 in the Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts.

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Sahih Muslim #7236

The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا هَدَّابُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ مُطَرِّفٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ أَتَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَهُوَ يَقْرَأُ ‏{‏ أَلْهَاكُمُ التَّكَاثُرُ‏}‏ قَالَ ‏ "‏ يَقُولُ ابْنُ آدَمَ مَالِي مَالِي - قَالَ - وَهَلْ لَكَ يَا ابْنَ آدَمَ مِنْ مَالِكَ إِلاَّ مَا أَكَلْتَ فَأَفْنَيْتَ أَوْ لَبِسْتَ فَأَبْلَيْتَ أَوْ تَصَدَّقْتَ فَأَمْضَيْتَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

I came to Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as he was reciting:" Abundance diverts you" (cii. 1). He said: The son of Adam claims: My wealth, my wealth. And he (the Holy Prophet) said: O son of Adam. is there anything as your belonging except that which you consumed, which you utilised, or which you wore and then it was worn out or you gave as charity and sent it forward?

Narrated by Mutarrif reported on the authority of his father:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) reflects on the futility of material wealth, reminding believers that true possessions are limited to what one consumes, wears, or gives in charity. This teaching serves as a profound reminder of the transient nature of worldly goods and the importance of focusing on what truly matters.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith encourages individuals to avoid extravagance and prioritize meaningful spending. It promotes a mindset of generosity and mindfulness regarding wealth, urging people to invest in experiences and acts of kindness rather than material accumulation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spending in God's Cause and Wealth because it emphasizes the limited nature of material possessions and encourages believers to focus on charitable acts and meaningful consumption.

Spending in God's Cause Wealth