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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 827 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Sahih Muslim #827

Q: What is Sahih Muslim 827 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers), narrated by Anas b. Malik reported:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) fell down from his horse and his right side was grazed, and the rest of the hadith is the same. In this hadith there are no additions (of words) as transmitted by Yunus and…"

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 عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَنَسٌ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم سَقَطَ مِنْ فَرَسِهِ فَجُحِشَ شِقُّهُ الأَيْمَنُ ‏.‏ وَسَاقَ الْحَدِيثَ وَلَيْسَ فِيهِ زِيَادَةُ يُونُسَ وَمَالِكٍ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) fell down from his horse and his right side was grazed, and the rest of the hadith is the same. In this hadith there are no additions (of words) as transmitted by Yunus and Malik.

Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) fell from his horse, resulting in a graze on his right side. This event illustrates the human experiences of the Prophet, reminding followers of his physical vulnerability while emphasizing his resilience and steadfastness in the face of adversity. It serves as a reminder of the Prophet's humanity and the trials he faced.

Modern Application

In today’s context, this hadith can inspire individuals to remain resilient in the face of challenges. Just as the Prophet (ﷺ) continued his mission despite physical setbacks, we too can strive to overcome obstacles in our daily lives, maintaining our focus on our goals and responsibilities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it highlights a personal experience of the Prophet (ﷺ) that reflects his resilience and humanity.

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And what Allah restored [of property] to His Messenger from them - you did not spur for it [in an expedition] any horses or camels, but Allah gives His messengers power over whom He wills, and Allah is over all things competent.

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This hadith is #827 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayers. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas b. Malik reported:.

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