55/14. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 3002c — Same Warning Through Another Chain
The Prohibition Of Praising if It Involves Exaggeration And There Is The Fear That It May Be A Source Of Temptation (Fitnah) For The One Who Is Praised
Excessive Praise Hadith Through Another Chain
Sahih Muslim : 3002c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 3002c
وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَشْجَعِيُّ، عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُبَيْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ عَنْ سُفْيَانَ الثَّوْرِيِّ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، وَمَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ هَمَّامٍ، عَنِ الْمِقْدَادِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ .
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Miqdad through another chain of transmitters.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 3002cIn-book reference : Book 55, Hadith 89USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 42, Hadith 7144
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 3002c
This hadith is brief, but it still has value. It says that the same report was narrated from Miqdad through another chain of transmitters. That means this entry does not bring a new scene or a new ruling in its wording. Instead, it supports the same message already mentioned: those who shower others with too much praise should be stopped from that kind of speech. The core topic is excessive praise and flattery. In simple terms, the hadith reminds us that Islam is careful about words. Praise is not always harmless when it becomes too much or creates temptation. A believer should be truthful, modest, and careful when speaking about other people, especially in public.
What we learn from this hadith
- The same prophetic warning about excessive praise is reported through another chain.
- Repeating a narration through different transmitters can strengthen attention to its message.
- The focus remains on avoiding overpraise and flattery.
- Careful speech is part of good Islamic manners.
