Is the hadith "I did not see anyone walk faster than [Prophet Muhammad], as if the earth folded for him" authentic?
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From Shama'il Muhammadiyah, Book 18, Hadith 116 , we have:
> Hazrat Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu says, "I did not see anyone more handsome as Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam. It was as if the brightness of the sun had shone from his auspicious face. **I did not see anyone walk faster than him, as if the earth folded for him.** A few moments ago he would be here, and then there. We found it difficult to keep pace when we walked with him, and he walked at his normal pace.
It is not assigned a grade at sunnah.com.
It reminds me of my earlier question which asks about Qur'an 31:17-19 :
> O my son, establish prayer, enjoin what is right, forbid what is wrong, and be patient over what befalls you. Indeed, [all] that is of the matters [requiring] determination. And do not turn your cheek [in contempt] toward people and do not walk through the earth exultantly. Indeed, Allah does not like everyone self-deluded and boastful. **And be moderate in your pace** and lower your voice; indeed, the most disagreeable of sounds is the voice of donkeys."
This makes me suspicious of its authenticity.
**Question**: Is this hadith authentic?
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Jun 22, 2017, 04:33 AM
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