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Sahih Muslim #92

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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 يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ رَأْسُ الْكُفْرِ نَحْوَ الْمَشْرِقِ وَالْفَخْرُ وَالْخُيَلاَءُ فِي أَهْلِ الْخَيْلِ وَالإِبِلِ الْفَدَّادِينَ أَهْلِ الْوَبَرِ وَالسَّكِينَةُ فِي أَهْلِ الْغَنَمِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The summit of unbelief is towards the East and the pride and conceitedness is found among the owners of horses and camels who are rude and uncivil, people of the tents, and tranquillity is found among those who rear goats and sheep.
Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) remarked:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights the characteristics of different groups of people, associating pride and arrogance with those who own horses and camels, while indicating that tranquility is found among those who tend to goats and sheep. This reflects a broader theme of humility versus pride, emphasizing the importance of modesty in character and behavior.

Modern Application

In today's society, this hadith encourages us to reflect on our attitudes towards others and our possessions. It serves as a reminder to practice humility and avoid arrogance, particularly in our interactions with others, regardless of their social status or wealth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Pride because it discusses the social dynamics between different groups and highlights the negative traits of pride and arrogance.

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About Sahih Muslim

This hadith is #92 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 (may peace and blessings be upon him) remarked:.

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