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 972 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 972 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers), narrated by This hadith with the same chain of transmitters has been narrated by Shu'ba, and in the narration of Mu'adh the words are:, states: "" just as the white garment is cleansed from filth," and in the narration of Yazid:" from dirt"."

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 عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي ح، قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ فِي رِوَايَةِ مُعَاذٍ ‏"‏ كَمَا يُنَقَّى الثَّوْبُ الأَبْيَضُ مِنَ الدَّرَنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي رِوَايَةِ يَزِيدَ ‏"‏ مِنَ الدَّنَسِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

" just as the white garment is cleansed from filth," and in the narration of Yazid:" from dirt".

Narrated by This hadith with the same chain of transmitters has been narrated by Shu'ba, and in the narration of Mu'adh the words are:

Context

This hadith metaphorically compares the purification of the heart and soul to the cleansing of a white garment. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of maintaining purity in faith and actions, suggesting that just as a garment can be cleaned from dirt, so too can one's heart be purified from sin and negativity. This highlights the significance of striving for spiritual cleanliness.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to actively seek ways to cleanse their hearts and minds from negative influences. Engaging in acts of kindness, seeking forgiveness, and maintaining a positive mindset can contribute to personal spiritual growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the importance of preserving and transmitting authentic teachings for the purification of the soul.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith