Sahih Muslim is one of the most authentic collections of hadith in Sunni Islam, compiled by the Islamic scholar Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (821–875 CE). It is considered second only to Sahih al-Bukhari in terms of authenticity and is part of the “Sahihain,” the two most reliable hadith collections. Sahih Muslim meticulously gathers sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) with a rigorous methodology that emphasizes the reliability of the chain of narrators. The collection covers a broad spectrum of Islamic jurisprudence, ethics, theology, and ritual practices, serving as a foundational reference for scholars and students of Islamic knowledge worldwide.

Book 1, The Book of Faith, discusses matters of belief, the nature of faith (īmān), and what constitutes true belief.

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 289

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 289 It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed: We have more claim to doubt than Ibrahim (ﷺ) when he said: My Lord! Show me how Thou wilt quicken the dead. He said: Believeth thou not? He said: Yes! But that my […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 290

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 290 ‘Abdullah b. Muhammad narrated the same hadith on the authority of Abu Huraira and in the transmission by Malik the words are that he (the Holy Prophet) recited the verse: ” but that my heart may rest at ease” and completed it. This hadith has also been narrated by […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 291

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 291 It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed: There has never been a Prophet amongst the prophets who was not bestowed with a sign amongst the signs which were bestowed (on the earlier prophets). Human beings believed in it and verily […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 292

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 292 It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed: By Him in Whose hand is the life of Muhammad, he who amongst the community of Jews or Christians hears about me, but does not affirm his belief in that with which I […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 293

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 293 It is narrated on the authority of Sha’bi that one among the citizens of Khurasan asked him: 0 Abu! some of the people amongst us who belong to Khurasan say that a person who freed his bondswoman and then married her is like one who rode over a sacrificial […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 294

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 294 Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: By Him in Whose hand is my life, the son of Mary (ﷺ) will soon descend among you as a just judge. He will break crosses, kill swine and abolish Jizya and the wealth will pour forth to such […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 295

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 295 The same hadith is transmitted from Zuhri with the same chain of transmission. But in the tradition narrated by Ibn ‘Uyaina the words are: ” impartial leader and just judge” and in the tradition narrated by Yunus: the” judge judging with justice” and” impartial leader” are not mentioned. And […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 296

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 296 It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger or Allah (ﷺ) observed: I swear by Allah that the son of Mary will certainly descend as a just judge and he would definitely break the cross, and kill swine and abolish Jizya and would leave the […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 297

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 297 It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed: What will be your state when the son of Mary descends amongst you and there will be an Imam amongst you? حَدَّثَنِي حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 298

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 298 It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that he heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying: What would you do when the son of Mary would descend and lead you? وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَخِي ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عَمِّهِ، قَالَ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 299

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 299 It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed: What would you do when the son of Mary would descend amongst you and would lead you as one amongst you? Ibn Abi Dhi’b on the authority of Abu Huraira narrated: Your leader […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 300

Sahih Muslim: Book 1, Hadith 300 Jabir b. ‘Abdullah reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: A section of my people will not cease fighting for the Truth and will prevail till the Day of Resurrection. He said: Jesus son of Mary would then descend and their (Muslims’) commander would invite him to […]