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Sahih Muslim #89

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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 أَبُو الرَّبِيعِ الزَّهْرَانِيُّ، أَنْبَأَنَا حَمَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ جَاءَ أَهْلُ الْيَمَنِ هُمْ أَرَقُّ أَفْئِدَةً الإِيمَانُ يَمَانٍ وَالْفِقْهُ يَمَانٍ وَالْحِكْمَةُ يَمَانِيَةٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
There have come the people of Yemen; they are tender of hearts, the belief is that of the Yemenites, the understanding (of the faith) is that of the Yemenites and sagacity is that of the Yemenites.
Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah observed:

Context

This hadith highlights the qualities of the people of Yemen, as described by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). He praises their tender hearts and deep understanding of faith, which serves as a reminder of the diverse expressions of belief within the Muslim community. This acknowledgment fosters appreciation for different cultures and their contributions to Islam.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle encourages individuals to embrace diversity and learn from different cultures. It promotes understanding and respect among various communities, enriching the overall experience of faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Faith and Belief because it emphasizes the positive attributes of a specific community and their relationship with faith.

CommunityFaith and Belief

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This hadith is #89 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Faith. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah observed:.

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