Sahih al-Bukhari #3845

Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ ـ هُوَ ابْنُ صَالِحٍ ـ حَدَّثَنَا عَنْبَسَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ، قَالَ ابْنُ شِهَابٍ ثُمَّ سَأَلْتُ الْحُصَيْنَ بْنَ مُحَمَّدٍ ـ وَهْوَ أَحَدُ بَنِي سَالِمٍ وَهْوَ مِنْ سَرَاتِهِمْ ـ عَنْ حَدِيثِ، مَحْمُودِ بْنِ الرَّبِيعِ عَنْ عِتْبَانَ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، فَصَدَّقَةُ‏.‏
I asked Al-Husain bin Muhammad who was one of the sons of Salim and one of the nobles amongst them, about the narration of Mahmud bin Ar-Rabi 'from `Itban bin Malik, and he confirmed it.
Narrated by Narrated Ibn Shihab:

Context

In this narration, Ibn Shihab seeks confirmation about a hadith from Al-Husain bin Muhammad regarding the transmission of knowledge. This highlights the importance of verifying and preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The act of confirming narrations underscores the meticulous nature of hadith transmission and the responsibility of scholars to ensure authenticity.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith emphasizes the value of verifying information before sharing it. In an age of misinformation, it is crucial to seek reliable sources and confirm facts, especially in matters of faith and knowledge.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it illustrates the importance of confirming narrations and maintaining the integrity of prophetic teachings.

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This hadith is #3845 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn Shihab:.

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