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 1059 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1059 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers), narrated by This hadith has been narrated by Sufyan with the same chain of transmitters and in the hadith transmitted by Numair the words are:, states: "I called upon the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).""

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.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، ح قَالَ وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، جَمِيعًا بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَفِي حَدِيثِ ابْنِ نُمَيْرٍ قَالَ دَخَلْتُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

I called upon the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)."

Narrated by This hadith has been narrated by Sufyan with the same chain of transmitters and in the hadith transmitted by Numair the words are:

Context

This hadith discusses the transmission of a narration about the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and highlights the importance of reliable sources in hadith literature. The mention of different chains of transmitters underscores the rigorous standards upheld in preserving the Prophet's teachings.

Modern Application

In today's information age, the emphasis on verifying sources and ensuring the credibility of information is crucial. Just as scholars meticulously validate hadith, individuals can apply this principle by critically assessing the reliability of the information they encounter.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it emphasizes the significance of maintaining accurate chains of narration in the preservation of Islamic teachings.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith