What is Sahih Muslim 1051 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers) states: "A hadith like this has been narrated by Abu Huraira with another chain of transmitters."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1051 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Sahih Muslim #1051

The Book of Prayers

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ بْنُ شُعَيْبِ بْنِ اللَّيْثِ، وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ جَدِّي، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عُقَيْلُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، وَأَبِي، سَلَمَةَ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

A hadith like this has been narrated by Abu Huraira with another chain of transmitters.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the transmission of knowledge within Islamic teachings. It indicates that a similar narration has been passed down through various chains of transmitters, showcasing the meticulous nature of hadith preservation. This reinforces the reliability of the teachings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the emphasis on authentic knowledge transmission is crucial. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge from credible sources and to ensure that teachings are passed down accurately, fostering a deeper understanding of Islamic principles.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it underscores the significance of preserving and accurately transmitting the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith