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 812 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 812 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers), narrated by A hadith like this has been narrated by al-Hakam except that he said:, states: "" Bless Muhammad (ﷺ)" and he did not say:" O Allah I"

The Book of Prayers

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَكَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ زَكَرِيَّاءَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، وَعَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، وَعَنْ مَالِكِ بْنِ مِغْوَلٍ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ مِثْلَهُ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ وَبَارِكْ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَقُلِ اللَّهُمَّ ‏.‏

" Bless Muhammad (ﷺ)" and he did not say:" O Allah I

Narrated by A hadith like this has been narrated by al-Hakam except that he said:

Context

This narration discusses the practice of sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The emphasis on the phrase 'Bless Muhammad' without the addition of 'O Allah' highlights the importance of direct supplication and the manner in which blessings are conveyed, reflecting the respect and honor accorded to the Prophet.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, this hadith serves as a reminder to be mindful of how we express our respect and love for the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in our prayers and daily conversations, ensuring that our expressions are sincere and heartfelt.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings of Allah and Prophetic Authority because it illustrates the significance of invoking blessings upon the Prophet and acknowledges his esteemed position in Islam.

Blessings of Allah Prophetic Authority