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Sahih Muslim #7379

Introduction
Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنَ مَهْدِيٍّ، يَقُولُ لاَ يَكُونُ الرَّجُلُ إِمَامًا يُقْتَدَى بِهِ حَتَّى يُمْسِكَ عَنْ بَعْضِ مَا سَمِعَ ‏.‏
‘A man cannot be an Imām whose example is followed until he withholds from some of what he hears’.
Narrated by Muhammad bin ul-Muthannā narrated to us, he said I heard Abd ar-Rahman bin Mahdī saying:

Context

In this hadith, it is emphasized that a man cannot be a true Imām, whose example is to be followed, unless he refrains from certain things he hears. This highlights the importance of discernment and integrity in leadership roles, particularly in religious contexts. The takeaway is that true leadership requires a commitment to ethical standards and the ability to filter information responsibly.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied to various leadership roles, including community leaders and educators. It underscores the need for leaders to act with integrity and to be selective about the influences they allow to shape their guidance and decisions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the importance of integrity in the transmission of knowledge and the role of the Imām in guiding others.

Hadith TransmissionAuthenticity in Hadith

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This hadith is #7379 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of Introduction. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Muhammad bin ul-Muthannā narrated to us, he said I heard Abd ar-Rahman bin Mahdī saying:.

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