Sahih Muslim #7279
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this narration, 'Abdullah b. Umar relays a warning from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the inhabitants of Hijr, the people of Thamud who faced divine punishment. The Prophet advised against entering their dwellings unless one was in a state of mourning, as a precaution against incurring a similar fate. This serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience to Allah and the importance of learning from the past.
Modern Application
Today, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on the lessons from history and to approach places of past calamities with humility and respect. It serves as a reminder to avoid repeating the mistakes of those who came before us.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Punishment and Lessons from Past Nations because it highlights the consequences faced by a community that disobeyed Allah, urging reflection on historical events to avoid similar outcomes.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #7279 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Abdullah b. Umar reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said in connection with the people of Hijr (Thamud):.