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 35, The Book of Sacrifices, discusses the ritual slaughter during Eid and other sacrifice-related rulings.

Sahih Muslim: Book 35, Hadith 61

Sahih Muslim: Book 35, Hadith 61 Abu Tufail reported: We said to ‘Ali b. Abi Talib: Inform us about something which Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) told you in secret, whereupon he said: He told me nothing in secret which he bid from people, but I heard him say: Allah cursed him who sacrificed for anyone besides […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 35, Hadith 62

Sahih Muslim: Book 35, Hadith 62 Abu Tufail reported: ‘Ali was asked whether Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) had showed special favour (by disclosing to him) a thing (which he kept secret from others). Thereupon he said: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) singled us not for (disclosing to us) anything (secret) which he did not make public, (but those […]