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 44, The Book of the Merits of the Companions, highlights virtues and merits of the Prophet’s companions.

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 193

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 193 (6050) Jarir b. ‘Abdullah said: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) never refused me permission to see him since I embraced Islam and never looked at me but with a smile. حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ بَيَانٍ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ أَبِي، حَازِمٍ عَنْ جَرِيرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 194

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 194 Jarir reported: Since I embraced Islam Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) never refused to see me and he did not see me but with a smile on his face. Ibn Numair has made this addition to this hadith which has been reported on the authority of Ibn Idris that he (Jarir) […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 195

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 195 Jabir reported that there was in pre-Islamic days a temple called Dhu’l- Khalasah and it was called the Yamanite Ka’ba or the northern Ka’ba. Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said unto me: Will you rid me of Dhu’l-Khalasah and so I went forth at the head of 350 horsemen of the […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 196

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 196 Jarir b. ‘Abdullah al-Bajali said: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said to me: Can’t on rid me of Dhu’I-Khalasah, the idol-house of Khath’am, and this idol-house was called the Yamanite Ka’ba. So I went along with 150 horsemen and I could not sit with steadfastness upon the horse. I made the […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 197

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 197 This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Ismail with different chains of transmitters and in the hadith transmitted on the authority of Marwan (the words are): “A person giving the glad tidings on behalf of Jarir came or Abu Husain b. Rabi`a came in order to give […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 198

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 198 Ibn ‘Abbas reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) came to privy and I placed for him water for ablution, When he came out he said: Who placed it here? And in a version of Zuhair they (the Companions) said, and in the version of Abu Bakr (the words are): I […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 199

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 199 Ibn ‘Umar reported: I saw in a state of sleep as if I have in my hand a piece of silk cloth and there is no place in the Paradise where I intend to reach but that piece of cloth does not fly towards it. I made a mention […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 200

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 200 Ibn ‘Umar reported that when a person saw anything in sleep during the lifetime of Allah’s Messenger (may peace he upon him) he narrated it to Allah’s Messenger, and I also had a longing that I should also see in a dream something which I should narrate to Allah’s […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 201

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 201 Ibn Umar reported: I used to spend nights in the mosque and by that time I had no wife and children. I saw in a dream as if I am being taken to a well. I made a mention of it to Allah’s Messenger (may peacebe upon him). The […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 202

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 202 Anas reported that Umm Sulaim said (to the Holy Prophet) Allah’s Messenger, here is your servant Anas, invoke blessings of Allah upon him. Thereupon he (the Holy Prophet) said: O Allah, make an increase in his wealth, and progeny, and confer blessings upon him in everything Thou hast bestowed […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 203

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 203 – Anas reported (that his mother) Umm Sulaim said (to the Holy Prophet) Allah’s Messenger, here is your servant Anas. The rest of the hadith is the same. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، سَمِعْتُ أَنَسًا، يَقُولُ قَالَتْ أُمُّ سُلَيْمٍ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ خَادِمُكَ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 204

Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 204 – This hadith has been reported on the authority of Anas through another chain of transmitters. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، سَمِعْتُ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ، يَقُولُ مِثْلَ ذَلِكَ ‏.‏ Sahih Muslim: Book 44, Hadith 204   The above hadith is […]