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Sahih Muslim #7322

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

حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْجَهْضَمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا صَخْرٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ جُوَيْرِيَةَ - عَنْ نَافِعٍ، أَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ أَرَانِي فِي الْمَنَامِ أَتَسَوَّكُ بِسِوَاكٍ فَجَذَبَنِي رَجُلاَنِ أَحَدُهُمَا أَكْبَرُ مِنَ الآخَرِ فَنَاوَلْتُ السِّوَاكَ الأَصْغَرَ مِنْهُمَا فَقِيلَ لِي كَبِّرْ ‏.‏ فَدَفَعْتُهُ إِلَى الأَكْبَرِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
It was shown in a vision that I was rinsing my mouth with miswak and two persons began to contend with one another for getting that miswak. One was older than the other. I gave the miswak to the younger one amongst them, but it was said to me: (Let it be given) to the older one. So I gave it to the older one.
Narrated by 'Abdullah b. Umar reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) shares a vision where he is shown the importance of respecting elders. He is presented with a choice between two individuals vying for a miswak, and despite initially choosing the younger one, he is instructed to give it to the older person. This emphasizes the value of honoring those who are older and more experienced.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can be applied by showing respect and deference to elders in our communities. Whether in family settings or social interactions, recognizing the wisdom and experience of older individuals fosters a culture of respect and gratitude.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Prophetic Example because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) behavior in valuing and respecting elders, serving as a model for others to follow.

Prophetic ConductProphetic Example

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This hadith is #7322 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:.

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