What is Sahih Muslim 7280 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts), narrated by Ibn Shihab reported, and he had been talking about the stony abodes of Thamud, and he said:, states: "Salim b. 'Abdullah reported that 'Abdullah b. Umar said: We were passing along with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) through the habitations of Hijr, and Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: Do not enter but weepingly th…"

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 7280 in the Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts.

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Sahih Muslim #7280

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.

حَدَّثَنِي حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، - وَهُوَ يَذْكُرُ الْحِجْرَ مَسَاكِنَ ثَمُودَ - قَالَ سَالِمُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ إِنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عُمَرَ قَالَ مَرَرْنَا مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى الْحِجْرِ فَقَالَ لَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ تَدْخُلُوا مَسَاكِنَ الَّذِينَ ظَلَمُوا أَنْفُسَهُمْ إِلاَّ أَنْ تَكُونُوا بَاكِينَ حَذَرًا أَنْ يُصِيبَكُمْ مِثْلُ مَا أَصَابَهُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ زَجَرَ فَأَسْرَعَ حَتَّى خَلَّفَهَا ‏.‏

Salim b. 'Abdullah reported that 'Abdullah b. Umar said: We were passing along with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) through the habitations of Hijr, and Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: Do not enter but weepingly the habitations of these persons who committed tyranny among themselves, lest the same calamity should fall upon you as it fell upon them. He then urged his mount to proceed quickly and pass through that valley hurriedly.

Narrated by Ibn Shihab reported, and he had been talking about the stony abodes of Thamud, and he said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his companions passed through the ruins of the Thamud people, who were known for their tyranny. The Prophet (ﷺ) warned them not to enter these dwellings except in a state of mourning, as a reminder of the consequences of wrongdoing. This serves as a cautionary tale about the fate that befell those who disobeyed Allah, emphasizing the importance of humility and reflection on past transgressions.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages us to reflect on the consequences of our actions and to approach places of historical significance with respect and humility. It serves as a reminder to learn from the mistakes of others and to avoid repeating them in our own lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Warning and Lessons from Past Nations because it highlights the consequences faced by those who committed tyranny and serves as a cautionary lesson for the living.

Divine Warning Lessons from Past Nations