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 38, The Book of Manners & Etiquette (Adab), discusses ethical behavior, speech, and social conduct.

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 1

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 1 Anas reported that person at Baqi’ called another person as” Abu’l- Qasim,” and Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) turned towards him. He (the person who had uttered these words) said: Messenger of Allah, I did not mean you, but I called such and such (person), whereupon Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: You […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 2

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 2 Ibn Umar reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: The names dearest to Allah are ‘Abdullah and ‘Abd al-Rahman. حَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ زِيَادٍ، – وَهُوَ الْمُلَقَّبُ بِسَبَلاَنَ – أَخْبَرَنَا عَبَّادُ بْنُ عَبَّادٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، وَأَخِيهِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، سَمِعَهُ مِنْهُمَا، سَنَةَ أَرْبَعٍ وَأَرْبَعِينَ وَمِائَةٍ يُحَدِّثَانِ عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 3

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 3 Jabir b. ‘Abdullah reported that a child was born to a person amongst us and he gave him the name of Muhammad. Thereupon his people said: We will not allow You to give the name of Muhammad (to your child) after the name of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ). He set […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 4

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 4 Jabir b. ‘Abdullah reported that a child was born to one of the persons amongst us and he decided to give him the name of Muhammad We said: We will not allow you to give the name after the name of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) until you ask him (the […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 5

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 5 This hadith has been reported on the authority of Husain With the same chain of transmitters but no mention is made of these words: ” (I have been sent as a distributor), so I distribute amongst you.” حَدَّثَنَا رِفَاعَةُ بْنُ الْهَيْثَمِ الْوَاسِطِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، – يَعْنِي الطَّحَّانَ – عَنْ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 6

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 6 Jabir b. Abdullah reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Give the name after my name, but do not give (the kunya of Abu’l-Qasim after my) kunya, for I am Abu’l-Qasim (in the sense) that I distribute amongst you (the spoils of war) and disseminate the knowledge (of revelation). This […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 7

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 7 – This hadith has been reported on the authority of A’mash with the same chain of transmitters but there is a slight variation (of wording) that, instead of the word Bu’ithat (I have been sent), the word ju’ilat (I have been made) has been used. وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 8

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 8 Jabir b. ‘Abdullah reported that a child was born to a person from the Ansar and he made up his mind to give him the name of Muhammad. He came to Allah’s Apostle (ﷺ) and, asked him (about it), whereupon he said: The Ansar have done well to give […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 9

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 9 – This hadith has been narrated through different chains of transmitters on the authority of Shu’ba with a slight variation of wording. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَمْرِو بْنِ جَبَلَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 10

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 10 Jabir b. ‘Abdullah reported: A child was born in the house of a person amongst us, and he gave him the name of Qasim. We said: We will not allow you (to give the name) to your child as Qasim (and thus adopt the kunya of Abu’l-Qasim) and coal […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 11

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 11 This hadith has been reported on the authority of Ibn Uyaina, but there is no mention of this: ” We will not allow you to cool your eyes.” وَحَدَّثَنِي أُمَيَّةُ بْنُ بِسْطَامٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ يَعْنِي ابْنَ زُرَيْعٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، – يَعْنِي ابْنَ عُلَيَّةَ – […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 12

Sahih Muslim: Book 38, Hadith 12 Abu Huraira reported that Abu’l-Qasim (ﷺ) said: Give name (to your children) after my name but do not give the kunya (of Abu’l- Qasim) after my kunya. ‘Amr reported from Abu Huraira that he did not say that he had heard it directly from Allah’s Apostle (ﷺ). وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو […]