Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 4028 in the Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #4028

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 4028 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)) states: "(narration about the chain of narrators)"

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.

وَقَالَ شَبِيبٌ عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ الْمُسَيَّبِ، وَعَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ كَعْبٍ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ شَهِدْنَا مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم حُنَيْنًا‏.‏ وَقَالَ ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ عَنْ يُونُسَ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ عَنْ سَعِيدٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏ تَابَعَهُ صَالِحٌ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ‏.‏ وَقَالَ الزُّبَيْدِيُّ أَخْبَرَنِي الزُّهْرِيُّ أَنَّ عَبْدَ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنَ كَعْبٍ أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ عُبَيْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ كَعْبٍ قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي مَنْ شَهِدَ مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم خَيْبَرَ‏.‏ قَالَ الزُّهْرِيُّ وَأَخْبَرَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ وَسَعِيدٌ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏

(narration about the chain of narrators)

Context

This narration discusses the chain of narrators who transmitted a hadith from Abu Huraira about witnessing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during the Battle of Hunayn. It emphasizes the importance of reliable transmission in preserving the teachings of Islam. The integrity of the narrators is crucial for maintaining the authenticity of hadiths, which serve as a source of guidance for Muslims.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, this hadith underscores the significance of trustworthiness and accuracy in sharing information. Whether in personal conversations or social media, ensuring that we convey reliable and truthful information is essential for maintaining integrity in our communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it highlights the critical role of narrators in preserving the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith