Delve into Sahih Muslim, revered as one of the two most authentic collections of Hadith alongside Sahih al-Bukhari. This category is dedicated to the masterpiece of Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj, who meticulously organized over 7,500 rigorously verified narrations. Here, you will explore the profound teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with a unique focus on clarity and completeness of chains. Furthermore, Imam Muslim’s thematic arrangement and minimal repetition make it an exceptional resource for systematic study. Engaging with this text allows you to build a comprehensive understanding of Islamic belief, law, and ethics with the highest degree of certainty. Therefore, this category serves as a foundational pillar for students and scholars seeking knowledge from the most trusted sources of the Sunnah.

 

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 262

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 262 It was narrated from Al-‘Abbas bin ‘Abdul Muttalib that he heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: “When a person prostates, he prostates on seven part of the body: His face, his hands, his knees and his feet.” حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا بَكْرٌ، – وَهُوَ ابْنُ مُضَرَ – […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 263

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 263 Abdullah b. Abbas reported that he saw ‘Abdullah b. al-Harith observing the prayer and (his hair) was plaited behind his head. He (‘Abdullah b. ‘Abbas) stood up and unfolded them. While going back (from the prayer) he met Ibn ‘Abbas and said to him: Why is it that you […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 264

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 264 Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Observe moderation in prostration, and let none of you stretch out his forearms (on the ground) like a dog. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 265

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 265 This hadith has been narrated by Shu’ba with the same chain of transmitters. And in the hidith transmitted by Ibn Ja’far (the words are): ” None of you should stretch out his forearms like the stretching out of a dog.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 266

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 266 Al-Bira’ (b. ‘Azib) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said. When you prostrate yourself, place the palms of your hands on the ground and raise your elbows. حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ إِيَادٍ، عَنْ إِيَادٍ، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 267

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 267 ‘Abdullah b. Malik ibn Bujainah reported: When the Prophet (ﷺ) prostrated, lie spread out his arms so that the whiteness of his armpits was visible. حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا بَكْرٌ، – وَهُوَ ابْنُ مُضَرَ – عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ ابْنِ بُحَيْنَةَ، […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 268

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 268 This hadith has been narrated by Ja’far b. Rabi’ with the same chain of transmitters. And in the narration transmitted by ‘Amr b. al-Harith (the words are): ” When the Messenger of Allah (rtiay peace be upon him) prostrated, he spread out his arms so that the whiteness of […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 269

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 269 Maimuna reported: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prostrated himself, if a lamb wanted to pass between his arms, it could pass. حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، وَابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، – قَالَ يَحْيَى أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، – عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الأَصَمِّ، عَنْ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 270

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 270 Maimuna, the wife of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), reported: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prostrated himself, he spread his arms, i. e. he separated them so much that the whiteness of his armpits became visible from behind and when he sat (for Jalsa) he rested on his […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 271

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 271 Maimuna daughter of Harith reported: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prostrated, he kept his hands so much apart from each other that when it was seen from behind the armpits became visible. Waki’ said: That is their whiteness. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَعَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 272

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 272 ‘A’isha reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to begin prayer with takbir (saying Allahu Akbar) and the recitation: “Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Universe.” When he bowed he neither kept his head up nor bent it down, but kept it between these extremes; when he […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 273

Sahih Muslim: Book 4, Hadith 273 Musa b. Talha reported it on the authority of his father: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: When one of you places in front of him so me. thing such as the back of a saddle, he should pray without caring who passes on the other side of it. […]