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 43, The Book of Virtues (Faḍāʾil), discusses the merits and excellence of righteous acts and individuals.

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 37

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 37 Uqba b. ‘Amir reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) one day went out and he offered prayer over the martyrs of Uhud just as prayer is offered over the dead. He then came back and sat on pulpit and said: I shall be present there (at the Cistern) before you. […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 38

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 38 Uqba b. ‘Amir reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Allah’s Messenger offered prayer over those who had fallen matyrs at Uhud. He then climbed the pulpit as if someone is saying good-bye to the living and the dead, and then said: I shall be there as your predecesor on […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 39

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 39 ‘Abdullah reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying; I shall be there at the Cistern before you, and I shall have to contend for some people, but I shall have to yield. I would be saying: My Lord, they are my friends, they are my friends, and it would be […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 40

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 40 The hadith has been narrated on the authority ot al-A’mash with the same chain of transmitters but no mention is made of: ” They are my companions; they are my companions.” وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ جَرِيرٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَذْكُرْ ‏ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 41

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 41 – This hadith has been narrated on the authority of ‘Abdullah through another chain of transmitters. حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ جَرِيرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ مُغِيرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ، اللَّهِ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 42

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 42 – This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Hudhaifa through another chain of transmitters. وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ سَعِيدُ بْنُ عَمْرٍو الأَشْعَثِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْثَرٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي، شَيْبَةَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ حُصَيْنٍ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 43

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 43 Haritha reported that he heard Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: His Cistern would be as extensive as the distance between San’a’ and Medina. Mustaurid (one of the narrators) said: Did you not hear anything about the utensils? Thereupon he said. No. Mustaurid said: You would find that the utensils […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 44

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 44 – Haritha b. Wahb al-Khuza’i reported Allah’s Messeiiger’s (ﷺ) words concerning the Cistern like it, but he made no mention of the words of Mustaurid. وَحَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَرْعَرَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَرَمِيُّ بْنُ عُمَارَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مَعْبَدِ بْنِ خَالِدٍ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ حَارِثَةَ بْنَ وَهْبٍ الْخُزَاعِيَّ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 45

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 45 Ibn ‘Umar reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: There is before you a Cistern and the distance between its two sides is as it is between Jarba’ and Adhruh. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الرَّبِيعِ الزَّهْرَانِيُّ، وَأَبُو كَامِلٍ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، – وَهُوَ ابْنُ زَيْدٍ – حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 46

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 46 This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Ibn ‘Umar and the words are: That he said there would be before you a Cistern extending from jarba’ and Adhruh and the same has been transmitted on the authority of Ibn Muthanna and the wording is:” My Cistern.” حَدَّثَنَا […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 47

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 47 A hadith like this has been transmitted on the authority, of ‘Ubaidullah with this addition: Ubaidullah was asked (about these two names, i. e. Jarba’ and Adhruh). He said: These are the two towns of Syria and there is between them the distance which can be covered in three […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 48

Sahih Muslim: Book 43, Hadith 48 – A hadith like this has been narrated on the authority of Ibn Umar through another chain of transmitters. وَحَدَّثَنِي سُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ مَيْسَرَةَ، عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ عُقْبَةَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ ‏.‏ Sahih Muslim: […]