What is Sahih Muslim 988 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers), narrated by 'A'isha reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) before his death recited often:, states: "Hallowed be Thou, and with Thy praise, I seek forgiveness from Thee and return to Thee. She reported: I said: Messenger of Allah, what are these words that I find you reciting? He said: There has been…"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 988 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Sahih Muslim #988

The Book of Prayers

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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 بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُكْثِرُ أَنْ يَقُولَ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَمُوتَ ‏"‏ سُبْحَانَكَ وَبِحَمْدِكَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَتْ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ مَا هَذِهِ الْكَلِمَاتُ الَّتِي أَرَاكَ أَحْدَثْتَهَا تَقُولُهَا قَالَ ‏"‏ جُعِلَتْ لِي عَلاَمَةٌ فِي أُمَّتِي إِذَا رَأَيْتُهَا قُلْتُهَا ‏{‏ إِذَا جَاءَ نَصْرُ اللَّهِ وَالْفَتْحُ‏}‏ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ إِلَى آخِرِ السُّورَةِ ‏.‏

Hallowed be Thou, and with Thy praise, I seek forgiveness from Thee and return to Thee. She reported: I said: Messenger of Allah, what are these words that I find you reciting? He said: There has been made a sign for me in my Ummah; when I saw that, I uttered them (these words of glorification for Allah), and the sign is:" When Allah's help and victory..... to the end of the surah.

Narrated by 'A'isha reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) before his death recited often:

Context

In this hadith, 'A'isha reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) frequently recited a specific phrase before his passing. This phrase, which includes glorification of Allah and seeking forgiveness, was revealed to him as a sign for his Ummah. The Prophet's emphasis on these words highlights the importance of humility and repentance, especially in the face of divine assistance and victory.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to engage in regular supplication and reflection, especially during moments of success or relief. By incorporating phrases of glorification and seeking forgiveness into daily prayers or personal reflections, one can cultivate a deeper connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Supplication because it emphasizes the significance of glorifying Allah and seeking forgiveness, particularly in moments of divine assistance.

Prayer Supplication