What is Sahih Muslim 7296 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts), narrated by Abu Huraira reported that he heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "The servant speaks words for which he is sent down to the Hell-Fire farther than the distance between the east and the west."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 7296 in the Book of The Book of Zuhd and Softening of Hearts.

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Sahih Muslim #7296

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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا بَكْرٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مُضَرَ - عَنِ ابْنِ الْهَادِ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ، بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ عَنْ عِيسَى بْنِ طَلْحَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الْعَبْدَ لَيَتَكَلَّمُ بِالْكَلِمَةِ يَنْزِلُ بِهَا فِي النَّارِ أَبْعَدَ مَا بَيْنَ الْمَشْرِقِ وَالْمَغْرِبِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The servant speaks words for which he is sent down to the Hell-Fire farther than the distance between the east and the west.

Narrated by Abu Huraira reported that he heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns about the grave consequences of careless speech. He emphasizes that a single word can lead a person to Hell, illustrating the importance of being mindful of what we say. This serves as a reminder to always choose our words wisely, as they can have far-reaching effects on our spiritual state.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages us to think before we speak, especially in heated discussions or social media interactions. By being mindful of our language, we can avoid unnecessary conflicts and promote a more respectful dialogue.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Sin and Warning because it highlights the severe consequences of speaking carelessly, which can lead to significant spiritual harm.

Sin Warning