Sahih Muslim

“Sahih Muslim” is a comprehensive collection of Hadiths, comprising the sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Compiled by the renowned Islamic scholar Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj al-Nisaburi (c. 817–875 CE), this collection is considered one of the most authentic and reliable sources of Hadith in Islam. Imam Muslim dedicated his life to meticulously selecting and verifying Hadiths from a vast pool of narrations, applying strict criteria for authenticity. Only those Hadiths that met stringent standards in terms of chain of narration (isnad) and content (matn) were included in Sahih Muslim. The result is a compilation of approximately 7,190 Hadiths, arranged into various chapters and sections, covering a wide range of topics including theology, jurisprudence, ethics, and daily life. Sahih Muslim is highly esteemed by Islamic scholars and practitioners alike for its accuracy and trustworthiness, and it is considered one of the six major Hadith collections in Islam. Scholars often study, reference, and interpret these Hadiths to better understand the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad and to derive guidance for various aspects of life.