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 33, The Book on Government (Imārah), discusses authority, leadership, governance, and public affairs.

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 205

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 205 A version of the tradition narrated on the authority of ‘Alqama b. Murthad has a differently worded end: It will be said to the Mujahid: Take from his noble deeds whatever you like. Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) turned to us and asked: What do you think (will […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 206

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 206 It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Ishaq, that he heard Bara’ talking about the Qur’anic verse: ” Those who sit (at home) from among the believers and those who go out for Jihad in the way of Allah are not aqual” (iv. 95). (He said that) […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 207

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 207 It has been narrated on the authority of Bara’ who said: When the Qur’anic verse:” Those who sit (at home) from among mu’min” (iv. 94) was revealed, the son of Umm Maktum spoke to him (the Holy Prophet). (At this). the words:” other than those who have a trouble […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 208

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 208 It has been reported on the authority of Jabir that a man said: Messenger of Allah, where shall I be if I am killed? He replied: In Paradise. The man threw away the dates he had in his hand and fought until he was killed (i. e. he did […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 209

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 209 It has been reported on the authority of Bara! ‘ who stated: A man from Banu Nabit (one of the Ansar tribes) came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: I testify that there is no god except Allah and that thou art His bondman and Messenger. Then he went […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 210

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 210 It has been reported on the authority of Anas b. Malik who said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent Busaisah as a scout to see what the caravan of Abu Sufyan was doing. He came (back and met the Prophet in his house) where there was nobody except myself […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 211

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 211 The tradition has been narrated on the authority of ‘Abdullah b. Qais. He heard it from his father who, while facing the enemy, reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Surely, the gates of Paradise are under the shadows of the swords. A man in a shabby condition […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 212

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 212 It has been reported on the authority of Anas b. Malik that some people came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said to him: Send with us some men who may teach us the Qur’an and the Sunnah. Accordingjy, he sent seventy men from the Ansar. They were […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 213

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 213 It has been Deported on the authority of Anas who said: My uncle and I have been named after him was not present with the Messenger of Allah (mav peace be upon him) on the Day of Badr. He felt distressed about it. He would say: I have missed […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 214

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 214 It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Musa Ash’ari that a desert Arab came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: Messenger of Allah, one man fights fgr the spoils of war; another fights that he may be remembered, and another fights that he may see his (high) […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 215

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 215 It has been narrated (through another chain of transmitters) on the authority of Abu Musa who said. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was asked which of the men fights in the way of Allah: (one who fights) for displaying his valour; (a man who) fights out of his family […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 216

Sahih Muslim: Book 33, Hadith 216 It has been narrated (through yet another chain of transmitters) on the same authority, i. e. Abu Musa, who said: We, came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said: Messenger of Allah, one of us hho fights to display his valour… (followed by the same words as we […]